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New Champions League format set to be agreed “within weeks”

European Clubs Association Chairman Andrea Agnelli has claimed that a shake up to the Champions League format is close to being agreed.

Agnelli, who is also Chairman of Italian giants Juventus, has proposed a number of reforms to UEFA, including a new “Swiss system” format to European football’s biggest competition. This may involve expanding the tournament to 36 teams instead of 32.

Agnelli has been at the heart of Champions League restructure negotiations

As quoted by the Guardian, Agnelli said: “I think we’re very close to my ideal Champions League, I think the Swiss system is beautiful.