Dozens of European clubs are lobbying to form new football association: What do they want?

A new organisation of "non-elite" clubs is trying to change the balance of power in European football.

The Union of European Clubs (UEC) counts zero official members so far, but it's already registered the interest of 40 teams, including Sevilla, Aston Villa, Brighton, Crystal Palace and Union Saint-Gilloise.

At the launch event in Brussels - also joined by EU Commission VP Margaritis Schinas and La Liga president Javier Tebas - the new organisation promised to be a voice for the clubs who, at European level, have no power or representation.

"There are over 1,500 professional football clubs in Europe and over 90% of them don't have any possibility to vote in the current representative body, which is the European Club Association", told Euronews UEC General Secretary and sports law professor Katarina Pijetlovic.

"These clubs have absolutely no power or input over the rules that directly govern and impact their financial and sporting opportunities - such as access to competitions and redistribution of money".

Led by PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the European Club Association (ECA) is at the moment the sole body recognised by UEFA (Europe's football governing body) to represent the interests of clubs at European level. 

The organisation has a strong influence in deciding how the Champions League is run and distributes money. Its founding members include Manchester United, Real Madrid , Barcelona and Juventus.

However, ECA membership with full voting rights is only for clubs that regularly play in UEFA competitions. Something which, according to Ms Pijetlovic, only contributes to "consolidate their dominant position".

While ECA president Al-Khelaifi has talked down the UEC project, it is yet to be seen whether UEFA will leave