A22 Sports, which manages the Super League, is threatening the European federation with new lawsuits. Co-founders John Hahn and Anas Laghari, and company CEO Bernd Reichart portray themselves as victims.

“These actions were varied and widespread,” they insist. They include the constant and unacceptable denigration of A22's reputation in the media and elsewhere, as well as the behind-the-scenes pressure and threats exerted on European clubs to prevent them from considering potential projects involving A22.