The European authorities have agreed with the Danish clubs and have prohibited the promoters of the Super League project from registering that name, the Association of Danish Professional Clubs reported this Wednesday.
"The European Super League company has attempted to register its trademark in the European Union (EU), but it understood that it would be a violation of the Super League, the trademark that is jointly owned by the Danish clubs," stated in a statement. The ruling, which is appealable, would force the promoters of the European project to find another name for their competition.
The Danish Super League, which currently consists of twelve teams, was created in 1991 and is currently sponsored by 3F, one of the main union federations in this country.
"We are very happy because the EU registration authority has agreed with us that the brand 'The Super League' would violate the value that Danish clubs have invested in the 3F Super League," said the president of football's top flight. Danish, Claus Thomsen.
Thomsen recalled the opposition of clubs in Denmark and other countries to the hypothetical creation of a new European league. "We understand that there must be openness and qualification for international tournaments through national leagues. Football should not be a closed party for clubs that do not dare to participate in an open competition," he stated.
