THE QATARI DOES NOT BELIEVE IN THE VIABILITY OF THE SUPERLEAGUE
Al-Khelaïfi's hint against Laporta for the Super League
Nasser To the-Khelaïfi, president of the PSG, launched an indirect to Joan Laporta, one of the maxima impulsores of the Superliga, when affirming that the president of the Barça neither believes in the project
The Superliga, the project that pretends to revolutionise the European football, keeps on being subject of controversy. This ambitious project, that in his moment generated an earthquake mediático and massive rejection by part of the fans has gone back to be the centre of attention after the recent statements of Nasser to the-Khelaïfi, president of Paris Saint-Germain, affirming contundentemente that does not believe in the feasibility of the Superliga.
In an interview, To the-Khelaïfi showed cutting: "The Superliga does not exist. It will not exist never." These statements reinforce his continuous rejection to the project, to the that always has opposite with firmness. The leader of the PSG took advantage of the occasion to underline his loyalty to the traditional structures of the European football, supporting to the UEFA and his competitions.
Besides, the catarí revealed a curious detail on his conversations with Joan Laporta, president of the FC Barcelona and one of the most visible defenders of the Superliga. "When I speak with Laporta on the Superliga, he only smiles. I do not think that he same creates in this," commented, adding a touch of irony to the situation and suggesting that even between the promoters of the Superliga, there are doubts on his implementation and success.
The Real Madrid and the Barça, keep on being the maxima impulsores
The current context of the European football follows marked by the uncertainty and the constant debates on the economic sustainability and the competitiveness of the leagues and competitions. The firm posture of To the-Khelaïfi reflects the resistance of a significant part of the system futbolístico to changes so radical like the proposed by the Superliga, whereas others, as Real Madrid and the Barça, follow pleading for his implementation.