UEFA have rejected an order by a Madrid judge to drop sanctions imposed on clubs which founded the ill-fated European Super League.
Plans drawn up in April for a breakaway European competition involving 12 of the world's wealthiest clubs which guaranteed them vast riches without the threat of relegation led to a fierce backlash from supporters, with nine sides withdrawing their interest within days of the concept going public.
Juventus, Barcelona and Real Madrid still plan to hold the ESL, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, both Manchester clubs, Tottenham, both Milan clubs and Atletico Madrid pulling out.