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Football Weekly The new Champions League, England’s squad and dynamic pricing: Football Weekly
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Sep 3, 2024 Dive into the debate over the new Swiss model for the Champions League and its impact on match quality. Discover the implications for fan engagement and player welfare. Celebrate the historic achievements of Northern Irish and Welsh teams reaching European competition. Explore Lee Carsley’s first England squad, spotlighting the promising Angel Gomez. Unpack the ethics of dynamic pricing in football ticket sales and its effects on fans, while humorously critiquing the evolving landscape of football management.
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Champions League Format Changes
- The new Champions League format expands to 36 teams with a single league table and eight matches per team.
- However, teams won't play each other twice, potentially leading to dead rubbers despite UEFA's assurances.
Potential for Dead Rubbers
- Man City's draw includes Inter at home and PSG away, but the latter might be a dead rubber due to its late scheduling.
- This highlights a potential flaw in the format, where high-profile matches lose significance.
Home and Away Disadvantage
- Each team plays eight different opponents once, either home or away, but not both.
- This eliminates the traditional home-and-away narrative and the excitement of experiencing different stadiums.