All clubs Super i First football leagues they accepted at the meeting the proposal that the Super League be reduced to 2026 participants from the 27/12 season, and that the First League be developmentally professional, he announced Football Association of Serbia.
As stated, the details remained to be discussed in order to reach the official adoption, and the representatives of the clubs presented their views and opinions about it.
"We want to send a message that the Association and the clubs are united in the opinion that changes are necessary." Everything we have seen from the analysis indicates that our elite competition is at a low level compared to comparable competitions in Europe. When the clubs go to Europe, they are less ready than they would be to play stronger matches every weekend. That's why it was important to act quickly and decisively. We need a big agreement and everyone's willingness to change", said FSS General Secretary Branko Radujko.
The clubs have been informed that by the end of 2026, the Football Association of Serbia will have the opportunity to build 60 new pitches, some of which will be main and some auxiliary, through UEFA solidarity funds, but also with the help of the state.
The trial must be fair and professional, without pressure
At the meeting, it was emphasized that the integrity of the competition will be strictly taken care of and that the judging must be fair and professional, without pressure.
Ordered that there is no cooperation with clubs that allow themselves to put pressure on referees, break into referees' dressing rooms or any other form of pressure and that any form of violence and irregularity will be severely sanctioned.
"We will have no pardons and will apply the strictest measures." This is our duty and obligation towards society, the state that invests and supports sports so much, as well as towards UEFA, which gives us a strong wind at our backs for the development of Serbian football. The integrity of the competition is very important. Let's try to restore it ourselves, and if it doesn't work, the easiest thing is to bring in foreign judges. We need to change that image, and then additional funds and investors and sponsors will come," said Radujko.
Source: Phonet
