The revamped UEFA Champions League aimed to increase participation and competition among a wider range of clubs. However, the systemic issues of football's hierarchy persist, as most of the slots still favor dominant teams. Despite the promised expansion, only minimal changes have occurred, leading to further consolidation of power among traditional elites. The increase in prize money primarily benefits these top clubs, reinforcing an unequal distribution system that marginalizes smaller associations, contradicting the initial intentions of making the tournament more inclusive.
"The prize money on offer has grown by a quarter in the space of a single season... but these riches will not be spread more evenly; quite the opposite, in fact."
"the story they tell, that of a competition remaining a closed shop for most, is not. The same forces dominate the European football landscape as they have done for close to two decades."
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