The organizers of the controversial Super League, which has already failed once, are also hoping for the participation of German clubs for their renewed attempt.

"Of course I would also like to convey to the German clubs what has changed in the approach," said Bernd Reichart, the new head of A22 Sports Management, which supports the Super League, the German Press Agency.

“I look forward to talks in every European territory, including Germany, of course.

I'm just going to file the openness of the competition."

The Super League project with Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Juventus Turin at the top failed in its original form in April 2021.

The European Football Union (UEFA), which organizes the Champions League, which is currently the most important international club competition, had put up massive resistance.

Of the twelve top clubs that initially sought a split, nine withdrew within a few hours.

German clubs were not among the founding members.

verdict next year

There was particularly strong criticism, among other things, of the concept that undermined the sporting qualification through permanent memberships of clubs.

"There is no format sketch that is ready," Reichart said about the new plans.

"It's an open dialogue.

The clubs involved have taken the concept of permanent membership off the table.”

The fundamental question of whether UEFA and the world governing body FIFA form a cartel with their competitions, as according to the lawsuit, is currently before the European Court of Justice.

A verdict is expected next year.

Regardless of the court's decision, UEFA boss Aleksander Ceferin had called the Super League project "dead".

"If someone declares something dead like a prayer wheel, I become suspicious and would get to the bottom of it," said Reichart.

"I'm very excited and very motivated to see how the clubs really think and whether Aleksander Ceferin really speaks for all clubs in Europe qua office."