News: UEFA approves new international tournament

Discussion in 'TV, Satellite & Radio' started by SirFozzie, Mar 27, 2014.

  1. SirFozzie

    SirFozzie Moderator
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    Apr 17, 2001
    Franklin, MA
    http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/26762899
    http://www.uefa.org/mediaservices/mediareleases/newsid=2079544.html

    Probably a pretty blatant cash grab, as it gives UEFA new rights to sell, but here's the details, such as they're known:

    Starts in 2018 (Divisional Games from September 2018-November 2018), and will feed four teams directly to Euro 2020 qualifying.

    Pushes back the start of Euro 2020 qualifying to March 2019.

    Top Division (currently entitled "Division A") will feature 4 groups of three teams, playing each other twice. The winners play off in a "Final Four" to determine the UEFA Nations champion.

    There will be promotion and relegation between the divisions (unknown if it's direct promotion/relegation or if there will be playoffs between say the top teams in Division 2 and the worst teams in Division 1)
     
  2. HomietheClown

    HomietheClown Member+

    Dusselheim FC 1971
    Sep 4, 2010
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    It is an interesting concept to say the least.

    I'd watch.

    ESPN would probably want it most you'd think.
     

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