In a long-awaited decision, the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg ruled that UEFA "has been abusing a dominant position" in its prohibition of the Super League, saying its attempts to ban the Super League were illegal.

Hours later, A22 Sports chief executive Bernd Reichart outlined plans for a three-league, 64-club men's competition and a two-league, 32-club women's competition -- both would replace UEFA's Champions League and Women's Champions League.

The proposals have been supported by Real Madrid and Barcelona, but have faced opposition from some of Europe's biggest clubs, as well as the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, players' union FIFPRO, UEFA, FIFA and the European Club Association (ECA).

"Manchester United said they remain committed to playing in competitions run by UEFA despite Thursday's EU court verdict which said Europe's soccer governing body and FIFA contravened EU law by preventing the formation of a Super League," United said in a statement.