^*^ Champions League places based on historical performance receive backing

• Reforms include reserving two spots for previous performance
• Plans to ensure competition remains ‘premium’ and ‘inclusive’

Plans to allow teams to qualify for the Champions League based on historical performance have received the backing of Europe’s top clubs as the best way to ensure the competition remains “premium” and “inclusive”. The changes are all but certain to be implemented by Uefa for the 2024-25 season.

The influential European Club Association has developed the system as part of a process of reforming Uefa’s competitions from 2024 and on Tuesday also gave its backing at its congress in Vienna to new rules regarding financial fair play (FFP).

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