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European Leagues strongly opposed to Champions League reforms

The organisation has heavily criticised the proposed changes to European football that could see the group stages extended

The European Leagues has said plans to revamp the Champions League should be started from scratch, as the current proposals only benefit "a few rich and dominant clubs".

The statement comes after a board meeting in Warsaw, with European Leagues criticising the proposals from the European Clubs Association.

The Premier League has come out against plans to expand the group stage of the tournament, with the French Football League and German Football League following suit.

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The European Clubs Association, which is led by Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli, is reportedly keen to introduce changes that would see teams play as many as 14 group matches.