feb 8, 2001 - Despite initially entertaining the Atlantic League idea, during a two-day summit in Nyon, Switzerland in February 2001, UEFA ultimately rejected the proposal. They instead proposed a revamp of the UEFA Cup competition to try to redress the balance.
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