A tone of exclusion is further underlined by the final principle of their manifesto stating a 'respect for European Union law and values', which is not applicable to England's pyramid. The ESL's latest move is seen as a desperate attempt to generate goodwill ahead of the European ทีมแมนซิตี้ Court of Justice's ruling later this year on the legitimate power of UEFA over club competitions. The ESL was dealt a blow in December when the non-binding advice from advocate-general Athanasios Rantos to the court was that the restrictions UEFA and FIFA assert over football are compatible with EU competition law.