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lefty
11-28-2012, 01:29 PM
There is, however, an acknowledgement that changes are needed to the Europa League if it is to prosper. As such, Uefa is likely to offer a place in the Champions League to both finalists in the competition from 2015 in a bid to increase its allure.

Clubs in England have particular issues with the competition because of the already crowded fixture calendar, which is less of an issue in Spain and Italy. The lure of a place in the following season's Champions League would increase its appeal to sponsors and television audiences.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/nov/28/uefa-europa-league-champions-league

velik_m
11-28-2012, 04:03 PM
Just scrap it, and bring back cup-winners cup

lefty
11-28-2012, 04:14 PM
Just scrap it, and bring back cup-winners cup

yup


And I really miss the original CL format, when it was called " Coupe d'Europe des Clubs Champions", and you only had the Champion of each country


Yeah, back then, you had to be national champ to be a part of it, you had to deserve it

Now, you are 2nd, 3rd, 4th and you participate in the "Champion's League" .... smh
How can you be part of the Champion's League if you are not a champion?

Old format was better, especially with the knockout all around. Anything could happen, and in fact the best team rarely won it and in any case, we didn't find the same 8 teams every year in the quarters.

sonic21
11-29-2012, 04:37 AM
if only the champ is in the CL, the top 16 teams will creat their own league. too much money to lose.

lefty
11-29-2012, 09:59 AM
if only the champ is in the CL, the top 16 teams will creat their own league. too much money to lose.

Of course it's about the money

UEFA doesnt give a fuck if it'S a shittier formula, they just want the $$$$$