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UEFA Dismisses A22's Champions League Reform Talks

10/10/2025

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UEFA denies ongoing talks with A22 Sports Management on a Champions League format, noting informal meetings; no official results.
A22 proposed a structure: 36 teams in two groups of 18, with a round of 32.
A22's Unify League would include 96 clubs and merit-based access for smaller teams.
National leagues and football bodies oppose; Barcelona's president seeks a UEFA agreement.

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UEFA denies ongoing talks with A22 Sports Management on a Champions League format, noting informal meetings; no official results.
A22 proposed a structure: 36 teams in two groups of 18, with a round of 32.
A22's Unify League would include 96 clubs and merit-based access for smaller teams.
National leagues and football bodies oppose; Barcelona's president seeks a UEFA agreement.