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'Champions League expansion will be devastating for English football', says Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish as he attacks the 'never-ending creep' for more cash with some EFL clubs facing a threat to their existence

UEFA's plans to supersize the Champions League will have a devastating effect on English football, according to Crystal Palace chairman, Steve Parish.

The proposals to increase the number of clubs in the competition from 32 to 36 and change the format, which will see the number of games rise by 100,

Plans to dramatically expand the Champions League would have a 'devastating' effect on English football, it is claimed

The changes, if approved by UEFA, are likely to kill off the Carabao Cup and threaten the existence of EFL clubs, said Parish, as well as destroy the competitive balance in top tiers across Europe.

He was speaking at a meeting organised by the European Leagues, which represents the Premier League.