Bayern Chairman Voices Opposition to European Super League & Says Idea Won't Take Off for 10 Years

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has voiced his opposition to the formation of a European Super League, claiming that the concept would not get off the ground for at least 10 years due to the coronavirus crisis. 

The idea of a breakaway competition containing Europe's top clubs has been discussed on numerous occasions over the past two decades. 

The most recent plans proposed the creation of 32 team division that would replace the current knockout format of the Champions League. The idea is opposed strongly by the Premier League but retains significant support from the likes of ​Juventus and ​Real Madrid.

Now, Bayern chairman Rummenigge has given his thoughts on a breakaway competition, saying that any such plans will likely be put on ice for a decade due to the COVID-19 outbreak. 

"My advice is to deal with these types of issues when we have overcome the crisis. Of course, regarding one aspect I am very convinced: there will be no Super League in the next ten years. It does not matter which screw is tightened or loosened," he claimed (via ​AS).

"At this point there can be no interest in this. This idea only had one goal, that of earning more money. These kinds of reflections have been reduced to absurdity by the crisis we are going through." 

Rummenigge went on to throw his support behind the current composition of elite European club football.

"I consider the current static, with the Bundesliga and the possibility of qualifying for the Champions and Europa League through it, does not require modifications," Rummenigge added.

"Perhaps it will provoke the crisis that we, as clubs, no longer continue to chase money with so much momentum. Above all, I want us to overcome it, without suspending the season."

Bayern have been active in supporting the coronavirus relief effort. Recently, the club's players took a ​20% pay cut in order to help non-playing staff members get paid, while Die Roten have also ​donated €20m to prevent smaller German sides going bust.

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