talkSPORT pundit Jason Cundy reignites the Super League debate after a thrilling Champions League encounter between Barcelona and Inter Milan.
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Cundy insists Super League 'is going to come'Barcelona and Inter played out breathtaking 3-3 draw on WednesdayFans rejected new proposal in 2021Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Jason Cundy has called for the conversation surrounding the Super League to be reignited after Wednesday evening's thrilling Champions League clash between Barcelona and Inter Milan. The former Chelsea defender suggested the Premier League is currently lacking the elite quality and competitiveness showcased in European competition, leading him to claim a Super League might be the answer.
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Cundy's comments come amid ongoing debates about the competitiveness and entertainment value of the Premier League. The proposed European Super League, which was met with fierce opposition from fans, pundits and governing bodies, aimed to create a closed-shop competition featuring Europe's elite clubs. While the initial plans collapsed following fan backlash, the underlying issues of financial disparity and the desire for consistent high-quality matches remain relevant.
WHAT CUNDY SAID
Speaking on talkSPORT, Cundy said: "The Premier League needs to be very, very careful here because I've said for a while…the Premier League is a bit meh. It's a little bit dull. It's not great.
"I'm just wondering whether the Premier League is now in danger of that Super League conversation becoming louder and louder.
"After that tonight, the conversation's going to get louder. I want the best of the best. Give me that every day of the week than watching Liverpool play against Brighton.
"I'm open to the idea of the conversation of the Super League. I'm genuinely open to the idea and the conversation of a Super League.
"You can't stop progress, right? The Super League is going to come. It's coming. It doesn't matter whether it comes in your lifetime, my lifetime, whenever, it's going to happen."
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The debate surrounding the Super League is unlikely to disappear, with discussions about the future of European football ongoing. UEFA reformatted the Champions League for the 2024-25 season and beyond in an attempt to satisfy clubs' desires for more high-profile matches, but sides like Real Madrid and Barcelona still want a Super League in order to bolster their revenue streams.
