The European Football Clubs (EFC) organization has reached a milestone, breaking through the 850-club barrier. A newly promoted Premier League club has also joined the organization.
The EFC just keeps growing. As the organization announced on Tuesday, it has surpassed the 850-club mark—according to its own figures, more than 80 new member clubs have joined in the last twelve months alone.
Among the five most recent clubs that helped reach this milestone are Premier League newcomer Hull City—which stunned Manchester United right off the bat—and La Liga newcomer Racing Santander.
The EFC is the only representative body for soccer clubs in Europe officially recognized by both UEFA and FIFA. “It ensures that the interests of all its members are fully represented in the discussions and decisions that shape the future of European and international club soccer,” according to a statement.
Al-Khelaifi: “This reflects our mission”
With their membership, clubs from 55 countries now have exclusive access to valuable knowledge sharing. The EFC provides support “in key areas such as governance, legal affairs, strategic finance, sustainability, medicine, and performance and youth development.”
“Reaching 850 members is another fantastic milestone for the EFC and reflects our ongoing mission to represent clubs of all types and sizes across Europe and to offer them significant benefits and services,” explains EFC Chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who also serves as president of the reigning Champions League winner, Paris Saint-Germain.
“We are proud that the EFC works constructively and hand in hand with all stakeholders to ensure that our members have a say in decisions that shape the future of European and international club soccer, and to jointly create a better ecosystem for everyone.”
