As a data analyst obsessed with football’s hidden patterns, I’ve been crunching the numbers on a wild idea: what if the UEFA Champions League became a quadrennial tournament like the Euros? With the 2027 European window vacant and global club competitions expanding, this could reignite passion—but at what cost to player load and scheduling? Let’s break down the math, the psychology, and a few logistical headaches (like overlapping international fixtures). Spoiler: it’s not as crazy as it sounds.