In a notable development in the UEFA Champions League, the European Football Association (UEFA) is considering inviting some teams that have not qualified for the tournament to participate. According to the Spanish sports newspaper "Marca," the selection of the teams to be invited will be based on a cumulative assessment of their performance over the past five years prior to the edition to which they are invited.
The idea was discussed during a meeting held on Monday, but its implementation will not occur for at least two years, according to the newspaper. For example, if an English team fails to qualify for the Champions League via one of the top four positions in the Premier League, it may still qualify if it has won a title within the five years leading up to the relevant edition.
This provision could benefit major teams that stumble in a season and fail to qualify directly for the most significant European competition via their domestic league. European clubs rush to participate in the Champions League to take advantage of the substantial financial gains associated with mere participation, not to mention achieving good results.
