Cutting Premier League viewed as option to accommodate new-look Champions League

Soccer – UEFA Champions League – Semi Final – Second Leg – Chelsea v Atletico Madrid – Stamford Bridge
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Cutting the Premier League from 20 teams would be one way to accommodate an expanded Champions League format, according to Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli.

The Italian also chairs the influential European Club Association and gave the body’s approval to UEFA proposals for a new-look continental competition to begin in 2024 with 36 instead of 32 clubs.

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