By Brian Homewood ZURICH (Reuters) - UEFA was unnecessarily scared of the big clubs when it negotiated with them over the Champions League's format, the head of the organization representing Europe's domestic football leagues said on Thursday. UEFA announced significant changes to the Champions League last month, with more group stage places set aside for teams from the top four leagues -- effectively Spain, England, Germany and Italy -- and fewer for teams from smaller leagues. The changes staved off the threat that a breakaway Super League independent of UEFA could be created by the big clubs, a possibility which sources said had been discussed at private meetings. More...