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Napoli President De Laurentiis Plotting Revised Super League

September 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Aurelio De Laurentiis denied that he tried to get Napoli into the Super League when it was first instituted. The owner criticized it, but that does not mean he agrees with the current scenario. The flamboyant executive has lofty plans to create a new European competition that could yield €10B in revenues. It would follow a different model.

Napoli and Juventus square off at the Maradona Stadium on Saturday in Serie A Round 3 and it's time to preview the game and look at the lineups

Serie A Re-Open Talks with Hedge Funds after Massive La Liga Deal

September 8, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A

Serie A was nearing an agreement on a ten-year deal with CVC, Advent and FSI last Spring. Then, a few clubs withdrew their approval following the sale of TV rights, partly due to the Super League. Italian teams have now rekindled preliminary talks to try getting a new contract done.

Andrea Agnelli: “Super League Was Not a Coup But a Cry of Alarm”

June 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Super League

Juventus president Andrea Agnelli spoke to the press today in Fabio Paratici’s final sendoff. He defended the Super League project and weighed in on the return of Massimiliano Allegri before bidding farewell to the long-time director. "I tried to bring change for many years inside UEFA and ECA. The Super League was never a coup, but rather a desperate cry of alarm of a system that is marching toward insolvency."

Juventus Could Face Domestic Sanctions Without Agreement with UEFA

May 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella FIGC, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The Italian Football Association could punish Juventus if they did not reconcile with UEFA after the collapse of the Super League project. President Gabriele Gravina said that the exclusion from Serie A is still on the table as a worst-case scenario. The official also commented on the new reduced Coppa Italia format.

Italian Football Association Introduces New Anti Super League Rule

April 26, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

After weathering the Super League storm, Federations want to prevent similar situations from happening again in the future. FIGC, the Italian Football Association, has amended its bylaws today and UEFA is working on some counter-measures as well. Clubs that want to play in Serie A can not participate in breakaway competitions organized by private associations that are not affiliated with FIFA and UEFA.

Milan CEO Ivan Gazidis praised the fans ahead of the final home game against Atalanta: “We are all looking forward to this great match."

Milan Facing Internal Divide Following Paolo Maldini Outburst

April 22, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The words of Paolo Maldini against the Super League could have lasting effects inside of Milan. The technical director directly attacked the project proposed by Ivan Gazidis, whose position is not as solid as in the past. The two had a vehement argument earlier in the day when the CEO suggested explaining what was happening to the squad.

Milan director Paolo Maldini admitted the difficulties but urged to avoid panicking following the large defeat to Lazio Tuesday.

Milan Director Maldini: “I Did Not Know About the Super League”

April 21, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Milan legend Paolo Maldini stated that he did not partake in the talks to join the Super League and apologized to the fans. The Rossoneri were one of the final teams to withdraw from the breakaway competition Wednesday morning. He said: "We must not go beyond the principles of the sport, such as meritocracy.”

Juventus and Andrea Agnelli Wave White Flag on Super League Project

April 21, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Milan, Inter and Atletico have officially announced that they are abandoning the Super League. While still defending the concept, Juventus conceded that it will not move forward after the withdrawals, even if those have yet to be formalized. President Andrea Agnelli, who spearheaded the effort, weighed in on the matter.

Problems at Multiple Levels Caused Suspension of Super League

April 21, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Several causes contributed to the collapse of the Super League, which halted the project in the middle of the night. Its participants, the English clubs, in particular, ceded to the pressure coming from their fans, players, and coaches, but also some geopolitical factors led to the debacle.

How People and Fans Uprising Ended the War of the Super League

April 21, 2021 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Super League, Tactical Trends

The Super League won’t happen, at least for now. In what was a lively Tuesday night, the project for a closed-access European competition collapsed as participating members started to step down, crushed by a crossfire of criticism that gave the initiators no quarter since the very moment of the breakaway announcement.

Multiple Serie A Coaches Slam Concept of Super League

April 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Roma announced through a statement that they will not be joining the Super League, while Napoli are ready to embark on the project if they will be offered such opportunity. During the pre-game pressers ahead of the midweek round, most Serie A coaches were asked about it and voiced their displeasure.

Juventus, Milan and Inter Not Planning to Abandon Serie A

April 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

In a heated virtual assembly yesterday, Andrea Agnelli, Giuseppe Marotta and Ivan Gazidis were called “Judas” by other Serie A owners for joining the Super League and invited to resign from their charges. Juventus, Inter and Milan confirmed that they want to continue playing in Serie A, while a minority of sides called to banish them.

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