Juventus Rejoins European Club Association

Juventus has been readmitted to the European Club Association (ECA) after previously withdrawing to support the controversial European Super League, which collapsed in April 2021 due to fan backlash and threats from UEFA and FIFA. ECA President Nasser Al-Khelaifi announced the club's return during a General Assembly in Athens, emphasizing the unity of top division clubs from over 20 countries. Former Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli was a key figure in the Super League initiative but faced severe consequences, including two bans from Italian football for financial misconduct. Despite the original Super League's failure, A22 Sports Management is still promoting a revised version of the competition, which could feature 64 teams in three divisions. The European Union’s Court of Justice previously ruled that banning the Super League would breach EU law, leaving the door open for its potential revival. Additionally, Juventus directors are engaging in ECA meetings for the first time in over three years, discussing issues such as club revenues from the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.