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MANCHESTER, England — The organization that represents European soccer leagues has rejected latest proposals for a breakaway super league. Plans for a new rival to the Champions League — the Unify League — were released this week by Madrid-based A22 Sports Management. It was not clear what support there was for the proposed competition, but A22 says it held talks with clubs, leagues and "other parties." But the European Leagues which represents 39 leagues and associations says it rejected "any suggestion that a consultation took place with our organization." It reaffirmed leagues' commitment to the current system by which teams qualify for UEFA competitions like the Champions League and Europa League.
