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Elite clubs lobby Uefa for bigger Champions League squads but face opposition
- Elite clubs want the Champions League squad cap raised from 25 to 28 to reduce injury risk and improve selection options.
- The proposal was discussed at UEFA's club competitions committee, with no decision taken yet.
- Some CCC members opposed expansion, signaling mixed opinions within UEFA on the change.
- Clubs say bigger squads would help managers reduce overwork and keep late-stage matches competitive.
- Critics warn that more squads may concentrate elite talent at the top and widen gaps with smaller leagues.
- The discussion ties into broader tensions over financial growth and redistribution in European football.
- Charlie Marshall of the European Football Clubs argued the pyramid must protect the game while meeting the needs of big clubs.
- The topic surfaced again after being discussed at UEFA’s national team competitions committee.
- The Guardian reported on the debate, providing the exclusive perspective from club executives.
- No final decision has been made; the topic remains under consideration for future meetings.
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