Quote from: redhack on August 20, 2025, 10:45:41 PM

Quote from: emrecemsan on August 20, 2025, 11:44:10 AM

To tell the truth, I always question the existence of the Conference League. Tongue

Why did UEFA feel the need of a 3rd European tournament which is even below the level of the Europa League?
Look at the prize money of this tournament.
The biggest prize is literally €7m. The winner of the tournament gets it. What's the point of this then? Just to make more teams happy with a different kind of trophy?
I still question the future of the Conference League because of that. It might not even exist as long as the Europa League.

I agree with the competition prize problem. UEFA needs to increase the prizes a little more. At least the prizes for the quarter-finals and beyond should be increased so that the teams in the tournament are more motivated.
Apart from that, a new cup means new excitement. It's also important for the prestige of the teams. Teams that cannot win the Champions League or Europa League can aim for this cup and be successful.
In the past, there were tournaments such as the Cup Winners' Cup, Intertoto Cup and Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. The Conference League is a very competitive tournament. Especially after the group stage, it's quite enjoyable. Look at it that way.

It was because these small small tournaments were stopped that led to the advent of Conference league. The game of football is not just about the price or excitement that comes with it. Just like many other games, the game of football is also aimed at creating relationships among cities and nations and the introduction of conference league helped to reach out to more cities and nations who could not make it to the Champions League or Europa League. It's just like trying to stop club world cup or preseason games. These games are not just about the money, it's more about creating relationships and bonding in order to foster peace among the nations. Conference league may not be interesting until your fan club is involved, then you will realise how interesting it is. Let the focus not be on the money alone, that's the only chance some teams can have to own a European trophy.