Andrea Agnelli, president of the Juventus of Turin, left the presidency of the European Club Association (ECA) after joining his club and eleven other European teams to the project of a European Super League, the Italian media report.
Agnelli was president of the ECA since September 2017, but resigned from his position as this body was against the creation of a European Super League.
The Italian businessman had already served for five years on the board of the ECA, the European body that represents, defends and promotes the interests of more than 220 football clubs from more than 50 continental federations.
Twelve of the most important clubs in Europe, including Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid, Juventus, Inter Milan and Milan, have announced the agreement for the creation of a new competition, the Super League, in which they will participate From next August to 20 teams, with matches during the week to respect national competitions.