The European Court of Justice is set to make a decision on the European Super League case this Thursday. The verdict could shape the future of football in Europe for many years to come and have a huge impact on both Manchester United and Manchester City.
The court must decide if UEFA and FIFA broke competition laws when they stopped the formation of the European Super League last year and tried to punish the clubs involved.
Last December, the Advocate General made a non-binding decision that said UEFA's rules allowing it to approve new competitions were in line with EU law.
The original Super League proposal from 2021 was criticised because it would have been a 'closed' competition, with 15 founding clubs not at risk of being relegated. READ MORE: Same parking spot and life at home - how Kobbie Mainoo is keeping grounded at Man Utd READ MORE: 'Brazilian Guardiola' and ex-Madrid star - meet Man City’s CWC final opponents A22, a company that helped create the competition, has now made new plans for a competition with multiple divisions and between 60 to 80 teams.