Atleti leaves the Superliga and the squad celebrates it

Atlético de Madrid also falls from the Superliga. The Board of Directors met this Wednesday and made this decision, thus changing its mind with what was approved on Monday. According to the statement issued by the club, it understands that circumstances have changed in these two days and that has led him to “not finally formalize his adherence to the project.” This has been communicated to the organization.

The entity explains the keys that have led to this change in decision: “ANDconcord is essential between all the groups that make up the rojiblanca family, especially our fans “. In addition, it gives a piece of information about the opinion of the costumes, which has not been publicly expressed, on this whole issue: “The first team squad and their coach have shown their satisfaction by the decision of the club, understanding that sporting merits must prevail over any other criteria “.

Koke himself, the rojiblanco captain, published a statement on his social networks on behalf of the squad: “From the Atlético de Madrid squad we want to convey to you our final satisfaction with the resignation of the Super League project taken by our club. We will continue fighting to help from our position tol Atleti grows through the values ​​of effort and sporting merit that have always characterized us, so that all of you continue to see yourselves reflected in those signs of identity. We continue to work hard, focused on tomorrow's game. “

The rojiblancos thus join the British Big Six (Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham), that got off during Tuesday night, and Inter. Milan and Juventus also leave the Super League. However, the organization of the new tournament this past morning showed its intention to continue standing.

Yesterday was decisive, especially in England. Strong criticism from fans turned into street protests against the new project. Not just ordinary fans, but the British Royal Family and Government showed their strong rejection to this Super League. Now, of the 12 founders who hoped to be 15, more than half has fallen.