PARIS :UEFA said on Thursday it had held informal discussions with A22 Sports Management, the company behind plans to revive a European Super League, but stressed that no changes were being considered to the format of its elite club competition.

"We can confirm reports that (UEFA general secretary) Mr Theodore Theodoridis had met with (A22 Sports Management co-founder) Mr Anas Laghrari on a few occasions in public settings. No formal outcomes resulted from these conversations," UEFA told Reuters on Thursday.

"We categorically reaffirm that there are no plans to change the format of the UEFA Champions League."

Media reports said earlier on Thursday that A22 had entered exploratory talks with UEFA officials to discuss a possible framework for a new competition.

Subscribe to CNA's Recomme

See Full Page