29 Oct 2025

"Clifford Chance Achieves Landmark Legal Victory for European Super League"

"Clifford Chance has achieved a significant legal victory for the European Super League, as the High Court of Madrid has upheld previous rulings and dismissed all appeals from UEFA, LaLiga, and the Spanish Football Federation. The court ruled that these organizations abused their dominant position, and they are ordered to cover the legal costs. The legal team from Clifford Chance was led by partners Fernando Irurzun, Luis Alonso, and Miguel Odriozola."

**Law Firms Involved:** Clifford Chance represented the European Super League Company and A22 Sports Management in a landmark legal case. **Transaction Description:** In a significant ruling issued by the High Court of Madrid, all appeals from UEFA, LaLiga, and the Spanish Football Federation regarding the Super League case have been fully dismissed. The court confirmed that UEFA and FIFA had abused their dominant position, thereby affirming the rights of the European Super League Company and A22 Sports Management. Additionally, UEFA, LaLiga, and the Spanish Football Federation have been ordered to pay the costs of the proceedings. **Legal Team:** The Clifford Chance team was led by partners Fernando Irurzun, Luis Alonso, and Miguel Odriozola. They were supported by counsels Fernando Giménez-Alvear and Pablo Murcia, as well as senior associate Laura García-Valdecasas.
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