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Premier League wants changes to UEFA's Champions League 'Swiss Model' reforms

Premier League clubs have voted against many of UEFA's plans to revamp the Champions League after 2024, including the awarding of places based on historical performance.

The English top-flight had a video conference call with members from each club to discuss proposals by UEFA that also would see more fixtures for clubs in Europe.

It is feared that the new plans, if left unchecked, would diminish the interest in domestic leagues.

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The changes were focused on three main points: access to the competitions, impact on the football calender and changes to the volume of matches.