(LIVE) New Champions League and Others - ALL DETAILS - The Soccerverse Show

Summary

The video outlines the structure and rules for a fictional Champions League competition within a game, focusing on rankings, qualifications, and tournament stages. The system begins with real-life soccer rankings and evolves into a self-sustaining, flexible ranking system based on game data. The Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League follow a tiered structure with automatic qualifications for top-ranking countries and additional qualifying rounds for lower-ranking countries. The video also touches on payout distributions, the inclusion of other continents, and potential changes to the financial dynamics of the competition, ensuring fairness and balance.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Champions League qualification system is based on rankings, with the top countries receiving more spots for their teams in the group stage.
• 😀 Countries ranked in the top 5 (England, Italy, Spain, Germany, and France) automatically receive 3 spots in the Champions League, while other countries like the Netherlands, Portugal, and Belgium receive 2.
• 😀 Teams ranked from 22nd to 29th are placed in the qualifying rounds, where they will play knockout matches to determine their entry into the Champions League group stage.
• 😀 The ranking system for soccer will initially rely on real-life UEFA rankings, but eventually, a more autonomous Soccerverse ranking system based on 3 seasons of data will be introduced.
• 😀 There will be multiple rounds of qualification for the Champions League, with lower-ranked countries starting in the pre-qualifying rounds.
• 😀 The idea of a Soccerverse ranking system will allow for more flexibility, adjusting over time to build a stronger foundation for ranking countries and teams.
• 😀 The Europa League structure has 16 spots for teams that fail to qualify for the Champions League, along with additional qualifying rounds for countries ranked 20th to 45th.
• 😀 Countries ranked from 20th to 45th have the chance to qualify for the Europa League through a single knockout round, with the losers of Champions League knockout rounds also dropping into the Europa League.
• 😀 The Conference League will include teams from countries ranked lower, with spots for teams that fail to qualify for the Europa League, as well as additional pre-qualifying rounds for the lowest-ranked nations.
• 😀 The proposed payout structure for these competitions aims to be more performance-based, ensuring teams are rewarded for their success rather than just participation.
• 😀 The Soccerverse team is working on automating the ranking and qualification process, but no exact timeline is set for when these changes will be fully implemented, with speculation pointing to season 2.

Q & A

How are countries ranked for the Champions League in this system?

Countries are ranked based on the Soccerver ranking, which reflects the average rating of their domestic leagues. Additionally, the official UEFA country rankings may be used as a starting point for these rankings.

Which countries have guaranteed spots in the Champions League?

The top five countries, namely England, Italy, Spain, Germany, and France, each get three guaranteed spots in the Champions League. Other countries like the Netherlands, Portugal, and Belgium have two spots, while countries such as Poland, Denmark, and Croatia get one spot.

What happens to the teams from countries ranked 22 to 29 in the rankings?

Teams from countries ranked 22 to 29, such as Ukraine, Hungary, and Ireland, automatically enter the qualifying rounds for the Champions League. They play against lower-ranked countries to earn a spot in the group stages.

How is the pre-qualifying and qualifying process structured?

The pre-qualifying round consists of countries ranked below 22, who play knockout matches to determine the last few spots. The winners of these knockout matches advance to the group stage of the Champions League.

How does the ranking system work in terms of time and data collection?

The Soccerver ranking system is designed to use data from multiple seasons, with a flexible approach. Initially, it will rely on real-life UEFA rankings, but after three seasons, Soccerver will generate its own rankings based on three seasons of in-game data.

When is the Soccerver ranking system likely to be fully implemented?

It is expected that the Soccerver-specific ranking system will be implemented in season 2, although this is not officially confirmed. The system will be refined over time, with an emphasis on making it more autonomous.

How are teams from the Europa League and Conference League allocated?

The top 19 countries, excluding the top five, each get one guaranteed spot in the Europa League. Teams that do not qualify for the Champions League can drop down to the Europa League. The losers from the Europa League's qualifying rounds will go to the Conference League.

What is the expected format for the other continents' competitions?

The same ranking and qualification system used in Europe will be applied to other continents like America, Africa, and Asia. The idea is to adapt the European system to ensure fairness and consistency across all regions.

How are payouts structured in this system?

Payouts in the Champions League will be adjusted to reflect performance, with more money allocated to higher-performing teams. The idea is to avoid inflating payouts to lower-ranked teams that lose in the early stages, preventing unfair advantages in domestic leagues.

Will there be any changes to how teams in smaller countries benefit financially from Champions League participation?

Yes, the payout system will be rebalanced to ensure that teams in smaller countries do not receive disproportionate amounts of money for simply qualifying and losing in early rounds. This change aims to prevent a cycle where these teams gain significant advantages over domestic rivals.