Overview
- UEFA announced the agreement on Feb. 11 in Brussels following an Executive Committee meeting, with the European Football Clubs association joining as a party.
- The principles highlight qualification by sporting performance and commit to technology-driven improvements to the fan experience.
- Settlement of related litigation would follow once the principles are implemented, after Real Madrid and promoter A22 sought more than €4 billion in damages.
- Real Madrid's shift leaves the breakaway project without a leading backer, signaling its de facto end in European football.
- Detailed terms and any governance or competition changes were not disclosed after months of negotiations.