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The G-14 group of Europe's most powerful soccer clubs disbands
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS1 hour, 1 minute ago
ZURICH, Switzerland - The G-14 group of Europe's most powerful soccer clubs disbanded Tuesday and is expected to be replaced by the European Club Association.
The G-14, which included Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Manchester United and AC Milan, had been at odds with both FIFA and UEFA for years, but the group signed a letter of intent Tuesday to work more closely together with the governing bodies.
UEFA and FIFA said they could start paying clubs compensation for players who take part in European Championships and World Cups.
"The demands of the clubs to be heard and to be associated, also financially, are well-founded," UEFA president Michel Platini said. "The letter of intent signed today is not a political step, but a logical one."
On Jan. 21, UEFA will propose the creation of the European Club Association. It would have more than 100 members, including one from each of Europe's 53 national associations.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS1 hour, 1 minute ago
ZURICH, Switzerland - The G-14 group of Europe's most powerful soccer clubs disbanded Tuesday and is expected to be replaced by the European Club Association.
The G-14, which included Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Manchester United and AC Milan, had been at odds with both FIFA and UEFA for years, but the group signed a letter of intent Tuesday to work more closely together with the governing bodies.
UEFA and FIFA said they could start paying clubs compensation for players who take part in European Championships and World Cups.
"The demands of the clubs to be heard and to be associated, also financially, are well-founded," UEFA president Michel Platini said. "The letter of intent signed today is not a political step, but a logical one."
On Jan. 21, UEFA will propose the creation of the European Club Association. It would have more than 100 members, including one from each of Europe's 53 national associations.