straight to your inbox every day for freeAndrea Agnelli, the chairman of the European Clubs Association, has revealed that an agreement on a new “ideal” Champions League is imminent.The Juventus chairman has been on record of being in favour of an expanded tournament, in addition to several other high-profile reforms which could have a knock-on effect for the Premier League and would come into effect in 2024.The Guardian report that UEFA are close to ratifying plans for a 36-team tournament, which would see each team play up to 10 group matches in a 'Swiss table' system.
This change would end any threat of a European Super League breakaway, which has been touted for several years, though the prospect of an extended tournament could force.
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