A European Super League is set to become a reality if Michel Platini has his way.
With UEFA trying to increase the appeal of the Europa League amidst the growing success and popularity of its premiere Champions League, a merger of the Champions and Europa Leagues to form a 64-team European Super League is an option that should be seriously considered.
With the English, Spanish and German leagues running away from the rest of Europe in terms of revenue, the 64-team European Super League could be a way for the elite teams from the rest of Europe's leagues to catch up and compete with the likes of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Chelsea.
It would also make the cup competitions in each country far more attractive.
The format of the competition remains to be seen although it is likely we will see 16 groups of 4 with the top 2 from each group going through to compete for the Champions Cup.
There will be concerns over dilution of Europe's premiere competition - however, the clubs from the less high profile leagues will be happy to finally be included in the big pot of gold that is what is currently the Champions League. It will also give more relevance to the fixtures that currently make up the Europa League.
A breakaway European Super League is what will should and will happen.
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