Jimbo 133 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 The Uefa Cup is to be renamed the Uefa Europa League from next season, with the competition set to be extended. The new-look league will have 48 clubs in 12 groups of four, with teams playing each other home and away as opposed to just once as it stands now. The top two in each group then join the eight third-placed Champions League clubs in a 32-club knock-out stage. The competition will also have its TV rights sold centrally, in the same way as the Champions League. This switch should increase income to clubs. "I am convinced the new format will give the Uefa Europa League a successful new impetus," said Uefa president Michel Platini. "These changes will improve this historic competition, which is very important for Uefa and for European football as it gives more fans, players and clubs the thrill of European club football." A statement on the Uefa website adds: "The new name and logo will help underline the tournament's special character and unique sporting appeal. "Uefa's ambition in making these changes is to rejuvenate the competition in the light of the new European football landscape, which has shifted significantly with the continued success of the Champions League, so that the Uefa Europa League can establish itself as a major competition." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 More pointless matches in an already busy season then... for those in the tournament... hell, why am I bothered?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 How many places will England get? Has the Intertoto been knocked on the head now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 So we have a European Premiership and a European Championship then basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonGoodwyn 1 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Guess it won't be on channel 5 any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stormrider Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 we're not gonna be in it anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 27294 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Guess it won't be on channel 5 any more. I'm guessing that it's bad news for English clubs as they would attract much more than some of the pub teams in the competition yet now have to share the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizza 105 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 we're not gonna be in it anyway This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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