New uefa competition
You're referring to the new UEFA competition that was announced in 2020!
The new competition is called the UEFA Europa Conference League, and it's a third-tier European club competition that will feature teams from UEFA's 55 member associations. The competition will be played from 2021-2024, and it's designed to provide more opportunities for clubs to compete in European competitions.
Here are some key details about the UEFA Europa Conference League:
- Format: The competition will feature 32 teams in the group stage, with 10 groups of 4 teams each. The top 2 teams from each group will advance to the knockout phase.
- Qualification: The competition will feature teams that finish outside the top 4 in their domestic league, as well as teams that win the UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds.
- Schedule: The group stage will take place from September to December, with the knockout phase scheduled from February to May.
- Prize money: The winner of the competition will receive a prize money of €10 million, while the runner-up will receive €5 million.
The UEFA Europa Conference League is seen as a way to provide more opportunities for smaller clubs to compete in European competitions, while also giving fans more matches to watch and enjoy.