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The man behind plans to launch a European Super League has rejected accusations that the proposals would be a closed league benefitting only the biggest clubs. A possible European Super League moved closer on Thursday after judges ruled that UEFA and FIFA were going against EU law by trying to block a breakaway competition. Bernd Reichart, head of the A22 Sports agency which is trying to organize the breakaway, told a news conference: “Participation will be based on sporting merit. There will be no permanent members and clubs will remain committed to their domestic leagues.” Any Super League w…