Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that a European Super League ‘cannot happen’ and has suggested a more appropriate alternative.
Speculation surrounding a potential breakaway league has continued to circulate in recent months, amid a growing push from several of Europe’s elite to increase glamour fixtures against the best on the continent.
UEFA has moved to reduce the threat of a European Super League with new proposals to reform the Champions League, increasing the number of participating teams and fixtures played in club football’s most prestigious competition.
Ancelotti believes that a Super League concept threatens the value of national competitions and has called for greater emphasis to be placed on domestic leagues, with the Everton manager insisting that a competitive division is a key to fans retaining interest.
He also believes that relaxing of Financial Fair Play rules ‘could be a good step’ because Financial Fair Play favours the biggest sides, admitting it is difficult for sides to break into the elite without the backing of substantial outside investment.