Chinanews.com, April 23. In the early morning of the 23rd Beijing time, the Barcelona club issued a statement on the recent joining of the UEFA Europa League, saying: "The reason for this decision is because we realize that if we refuse to be the founder of this tournament It would be a historic mistake."
Barcelona said that FC Barcelona and other major European clubs still maintain the same views: "In view of the current economic environment, our opinion is more consistent: reforms are necessary to ensure the financial sustainability of football. At the same time, continue to stabilize and expand the football community. Group foundation, in order to maintain the progress and development of this sport, fans are the cornerstone and strength of the survival of this sport."
Barcelona believes that the UEFA Champions League matches are not only designed to provide fans with a better viewing experience, but also in line with the most unswerving guidelines of FC Barcelona, constantly seeking new ways to unite the entire football family.
As the world's leading sports organization, Barcelona's aim is to always be in the forefront. This is not only the club's characteristics, but also an indispensable part of the club's competitive sports spirit, society and system concepts.
At the end of the statement, Barcelona also said: “In any case, as a club that has always belonged to all Barcelona members, after necessary and in-depth research, we will hand over the final ruling of this important decision to our club’s member institutions. ."(Finish)