04.12.20
ECA contributes to debate on the future of solidarity in football at PACE hearing
Speaking at a Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) hearing on ‘Football governance: business......
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The European Club Association is the sole, independent body directly representing football clubs at European level. Since its creation in 2008, ECA, the 'voice of the clubs', has positioned itself as an important and respected stakeholder in the international football landscape.
MISSION
ECA exists to protect and promote European club football. Its aim is to create a new, more democratic governance model that truly reflects the key role of the clubs. ECA acts to strengthen each of the clubs for the benefit of all and to ensure that club football is recognised by decision-makers as the main stakeholder in the game.
THE FOUR ECA PILLARS
In this section
- Representation: Direct representation of clubs to safeguard and promote their interests on European club football matters.
- Participation: High level involvement in the decision-making process of football governing bodies.
- Cooperation: Commitment to play a constructive role in European football, together with all stakeholders.
- Service: To offer knowledge sharing, information and services to member clubs on European club football matters.
WHO ARE WE TO THE CLUBS?
- We are the only association that directly represents their voice, understands their issues and looks after their rights and interests at the highest levels
- We offer them access to best practice and knowledge from over 230 European clubs
