In a surprising turn of events, the European Super League (ESL) has resurfaced with a bold vision for its 2024 edition, presenting an extensive and inclusive format that includes both men’s and women’s football. The initial attempt at a European Super League in 2021 faced widespread criticism and collapsed within 72 hours. However, the organizers are back with a reimagined plan to reshape the landscape of elite football competitions.
Under the leadership of A22, the chief executive Bernd Reichart shared details outlining how the revitalized competition would function. The plan not only features men’s football but introduces a women’s league, a novel inclusion not previously disclosed.
The men’s competition will consist of 64 European clubs, categorized into three tiers – Star, Gold, and Blue. Each tier will comprise 16 clubs, further divided into teams of eight. The league stage will involve 14 matches per season, fostering intense competition with seven home and seven away games. The women’s league, with 32 European clubs, will be structured similarly, embracing the Star and Gold tiers.
All ESL games are intended to be broadcasted on a free-to-air streaming platform developed by the league, ensuring broad accessibility for fans globally.
The knockout stage will see the top four teams from each group in the Star and Gold leagues advancing to the quarter-finals, setting the stage for intense clashes. In a unique promotion and relegation system, the men’s Blue league will witness the top two teams from each group progressing to the quarter-finals, while clubs finishing at the bottom of the Star league groups face relegation to the Gold league.
As the ESL aims for a fresh start, dialogue with clubs and leagues will be crucial to refining the details of promotions into the Blue league. The revamped league promises to bring a new era of competition, offering thrilling matchups and reshaping the dynamics of European football.
Read Latest Football updates on CrPatiNews
- Indian Football FIFA Ranking From 1996-2025)
The Indian men’s national football team’s journey in the FIFA World Rankings has been a rollercoaster ride, marked by periods of promising highs and disheartening lows. However, over the last… - Franco Mastantuono to Real Madrid! €45M Deal Secured, Joins After Club World CupJust when you thought Real Madrid’s star-studded squad was complete, they’ve pulled off another masterstroke. The long-standing rumors are true: Franco Mastantuono, the dazzling 17-year-old midfielder from River Plate, is…
- The Beautiful Game’s Ugly Truth: Why Indian Football Struggles to Win Hearts, Not Just MatchesAnother day, and another disappointment comes from the Indian football side as they lost to Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup Qualification on June 10, 2025. There is now…
