The Super League project is definitively over. That confirmation comes from Belgian club presidents Bart Verhaeghe of Club Brugge and Michael Verschueren of Anderlecht, both of whom hold key roles within the European Football Clubs (EFC) organisation.
"The Super League is dead," Verschueren said this week. His words mark the end of a years-long battle that began in 2021 with an attempt by twelve elite clubs to form a breakaway closed competition. Resistance from supporters, national associations, and UEFA was so strong that most clubs withdrew. In February 2026, Barcelona, one of the last major defenders, formally pulled out as well.
Verhaeghe and Verschueren represent Belgium's top clubs within the EFC, the body that advocates for European club interests. The EFC, chaired by PSG's Nasser Al-Khelaifi, is now working more closely with UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. This rapprochement in 2026 signifies a fundamental shift in football governance, away from confrontation and towards dialogue.
For Club Brugge, this European-level stability is key for long-term planning. The club can now focus entirely on its sporting ambitions, starting with the title race in the Jupiler Pro League. Club Brugge currently sits third with 18 points from seven games, just one point behind leaders Union St. Gilloise. Nicky Hayen's team has a goal difference of +12, having scored fifteen and conceded only three.
Recent form has been mixed with three wins and two defeats in the last five matches. The last two league games were victories, however: 3-1 against Antwerp and 3-0 against Genk. In the latter match, goals came from Carlos Forbs, Lee Han-beom, and Brandon Mechele. The full standings and upcoming fixtures show the busy schedule ahead.
The next challenge is an away match against RAAL La Louvière on October 10th. La Louvière are 14th, but every point counts in the title race. The focus is now on securing results, not political battles in boardrooms. The death of the Super League means clubs like Club Brugge can build their future within the existing European system, with the Champions League as the ultimate aim. The next EFC meeting is scheduled for later this month.
The report in full is at HLN Voetbal
