European Leagues’ Olsson warns new CL format could ‘cannibalise’ domestic TV deals
February 19 – The president of the European Leagues Lars-Christer Olsson (pictured) has sounded a warning about the proposed Swiss model for the Champions League, saying extra European fixtures will ‘cannibalise’ domestic TV rights across the continent.
The European governing body UEFA and various stakeholders have long been in talks over the changes to the format of the Champions League, the continent’s premier club competition, which will be implemented in 2024. At the moment it is believed the ‘Swiss model’ is the preferred option,
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