Champions League could be FINISHED in landmark court ruling over controversial European Super League

The European Court of Justice will deliver its initial findings on Thursday. It will decide whether Uefa remains in control of club football or if it must let the European Super League try to establish itself. Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus want to create a rival breakaway competition. The rebels are funded by the three clubs and their financial backers. The final decision will not be made until March. However, the Court will give a non-binding opinion suggesting the likely outcome from the 15 Judges sitting on the case.

Bernd Reichart, A22 chief executive, is critical of Uefa's monopoly. He points to rugby union's Six Nations Championship and cycling's Tour de France as examples of private sector companies organising major European sports events.