Union of European Clubs: the "European Professional Football Forum" in Brussels on 11/10/2023

The Union of European Clubs is organising the "European Professional Football Forum" in Brussels (BEL) on Wednesday 11/10/2023, "in which we will have a properly focused discussion on the rising challenges, the future governance model and new solidarity initiatives in European football," announced the UEC (Union of European Clubs) on 06/09/2023.

This new body, designed to represent "medium-sized and small" European clubs, was set up in Brussels on 24/04/2023. "Football clubs, of all sizes deserve a voice. Our office is located close to the European Parliament (Square de Meeûs)," stated the UEC at the time. The first general assembly, to be held at the end of 2023, will appoint the 11 clubs that will sit on the organisation's executive board.

The UEC welcomed UEFA's announcement on 06/09/2023 to adjust the criteria and current revenue distribution model for UEFA club competitions from 2024-25: "The share reserved in the new cycle to clubs not participating in the league phase of UEFA competitions will increase to a total of 10%: besides the 3% reserved for clubs eliminated in the…