“Our PEC meeting in Frankfurt is an example of ECA's commitment to bringing the European football community closer together – both ECA members and non-members – based on common interests. We are constantly looking to give clubs of all shapes and sizes a voice; listening to their views and finding solutions that seek to benefit everyone. ECA is proud to represent over 500 clubs across Europe, and we will continue our progressive reforms to expand our membership even further. On behalf of ECA, I would like to thank Axel Hellmann for helping drive this important work in Germany and across Europe.” - Nasser Al-Khelaifi, ECA Chairman
The PEC format, aimed at fostering dialogue between the ECA and its, now more than 500 members has proven to be an invaluable platform for strategic discussions and collaboration. Eintracht Frankfurt, as the host of this two-day event, ensured a seamless and productive gathering, emphasizing the club's commitment to the growth and development of European football overall. Working sessions at the Deutsche Bank Park and a Dinner at the Opera Frankfurt stimulated the exchange of views and voicing opinions. These exchanges are crucial for ECA to prioritizing topics on the agenda, reforms and value propositions for clubs.
We are happy to have set the stage for increased collaboration and unity within European football.
Axel Hellmann, ECA Chairman’s Special Envoy and CEO of Eintracht Frankfurt Fußball AG.
“We are happy to have set the stage for increased collaboration and unity within European football. The spirit of openness and cooperation displayed by all participating clubs is a testament to the positive direction in which football is heading. I am convinced, that growth and unity are better than fragmentation. We need to bundle up our efforts in order to lend more weight to our interests at European level.” - Axel Hellmann, ECA Chairman’s Special Envoy and CEO of Eintracht Frankfurt Fußball AG.
In his address to the participants, ECA Chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi mentioned Eintracht Frankfurt as an exemplary case of active participation and encouraged club representatives to follow Eintracht Frankfurt’s way. ECA is very happy to help each individual club on their path with its numerous support services.
A notable highlight of the PEC-Meeting in Frankfurt was the announcement that this would be the last gathering of network clubs. In a move towards greater unity and integration, all network members will transition to become full ECA members in the future. Eintracht Frankfurt and ECA look forward to the continued growth and success of ECA’s members, working together to address challenges, benefit from on opportunities, and shape the future of European football.
The PEC-Meeting in Frankfurt brought together participants from 17 different countries representing over 30 clubs. Across Europe, from England to Armenia. Representing the entire landscape, like leading Bundesliga-Clubs like VfB Stuttgart to the women's football club Gibraltar Wave FC.
About ECA:
The European Club Association (ECA) is the sole, independent body directly representing football clubs at European level. It ensures that the clubs' voice is heard in the decision-making processes of the European governing bodies. ECA also provides a platform for dialogue and collaboration among its members, fostering the growth and development of European football.
