"Leicester City's success has made the big European clubs worry. The British media wrote that dreams of clubs like "Leicester" playing in the Champions League may be doomed, as elite continental clubs have started to consider the idea of turning the Champions League into a closed tournament. The initiators of the "project" are mentioned clubs "Manchester United" and "AC Milan". "Milan" has not played against elite European teams for the third season in a row, while "Manchester United" is currently fifth in the English "Premier" league and it is still unclear whether they will play in the Champions League next season. This year, the Red Devils' appearance has already ended. According to a secret plan, the wealthiest clubs should have a guaranteed place in the Champions League from 2018, ensuring themselves financial stability provided by the payments in the Champions League. It is said that the idea is attractive to TV broadcasters. UEFA does not deny that it could happen. "UEFA constantly reviews the competition format, consulting with interested parties, including the European Club Association. At the moment, there is no specific proposal on the table, as club competitions have just started a four-year cycle (2015-18). We will refrain from further comments for now," said a UEFA representative when "The Sun" revealed the grand clubs' conspiracy plans. Danas King, a journalist from "The Sun", insists that the Club Association aims to take advantage of the turmoil that has arisen within the UEFA organization following Michel Platini's removal from the presidency, and reform the very rarely changing competition system."
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