Representatives from first and second division clubs, 39 out of 42 teams, with Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Athletic Bilbao not included, gathered with the Government this Monday to voice concerns about the Sports Act. The proposal is set to pass through Congress first and then move to the Senate for final approval.
Initially, the clubs contemplated a league-wide disruption, but after the meeting the stance softened. They now agreed to reopen dialogue after a meeting with the Minister of Culture and Sports, Miquel Iceta, and the head of the CSD, Jose Manuel Franco.
Meeting with Iceta
“A viable path exists through constructive dialogue and mutual understanding,” said Levante’s president on behalf of the clubs. He noted that the group pledged to submit additional texts to the minister in the coming days. These documents would clarify positions, establish shared values, and form a foundation from which a successful model could emerge. The emphasis would be on solving disputes through discussion rather than confrontation, with the aim of delivering results the clubs can be proud of. He stressed that the immediate path forward lies in continued dialogue.
The clubs voiced disappointment over changes to the Sports Act that had been agreed with the PSOE, only to be withdrawn by the PP just before the vote. These amendments were designed to shield clubs from potential disruptions, including arrangements associated with the Super League. There was public speculation that Florentino Pérez would push for those changes to be withdrawn, a move seen as potentially enabling a Super League scenario, while also impacting negotiations with CVC and the sale of television rights.