Is the new Champions League a European Super League by stealth?
After Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson became the latest footballer to complain about the increasing number of games elite professionals are being expected to play, The Sports Agents, investigate the new and extended Champions League format which kicks off later today... UEFA Vice Secretary General Giorgio Marchetti and European Club's Association Chief Exec Charlie Marshall join Gabby and Mark to discuss the new format, trying to ensure more jeopardy and bigger games for fans and if it end the threat of a breakaway European Super League? Plus, just how serious is UEFA's recent 'threat' to Keir Starmer's government was regarding Labour's plans for an independent football watchdog?Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producer: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for Global You can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".And, the Sports Agents now have merch!