Appeal brought on 27 April 2011 by Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) against the judgment of the General Court (Seventh Chamber) delivered on 17 February 2011 in Case T-55/08: Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) v European Commission

(Case C-201/11 P)

Language of the case: English

Parties

Appellant: Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) (represented by: D. Anderson QC, D. Piccinin, Barrister, B. Keane, Solicitor, T. McQuail, Solicitor)

Other parties to the proceedings: European Commission, Kingdom of Belgium, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Form of order sought

The appellant submits that the contested judgment should be set aside on the following grounds:

The General Court erred in law in the application of the Directive 89/552¹, both as regards the requirement of clarity and transparency and the characterisation of the EURO as an event of major importance for society.

The General Court erred in law in the application of the Treaty provisions concerning competition.

The General Court erred in law in the application of the Treaty provisions concerning the freedom to provide services and proportionality.

The General Court erred in law in the application of UEFA's right to property.

The General Court erred in law by finding that the contested decision contained an adequate statement of reasons in respect of (i) the characterization of the EURO as an event of major importance for society, (ii) competition, (iii) freedom to provide services, and (iv) property rights.

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¹ - Council Directive 89/552/EEC of 3 October 1989 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by Law, Regulation or Administrative Action in Member States concerning the pursuit of television broadcasting activities OJ L 298 p. 23