Barca vice president backs Champions League expansion


Barcelona's Vice-President of Economic and Strategy Area, Javier Faus i Santasusana smiles during an interview at Nou Camp stadium, in Barcelona, February 3, 2014. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona vice president Javier Faus has called for the expansion of the Champions League as well as the reduction of national top flights by up to four clubs.

UEFA has considered increasing the size of the Champions League proper to 64 clubs from 32 clubs following demands from Europe's top sides, who see clear financial rewards of facing each other on a more regular basis.

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