The European Super League is a reality And this Sunday, 12 clubs presented the new project that shook world football and that would have repercussions around the world, in the face of the rejection of UEFA and FIFA. Florentino Pérez, president of Real Madrid was one of the main promoters of the project that brings together the European elite, although behind their backs appear American owners and an economic backing that promises to settle any type of crisis caused by the pandemic.
Through a statement, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid, Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham, shook the football world by announcing the European Super League, That will start shortly despite the rejection and the multiple statements against it that it has unleashed since the announcement of the new competition, which has some American millionaires, owners of European clubs, as main investors.
We introduce you to the American businessmen behind the European Super Cup project and that would make up the Executive Committee:
Stan kroenke
Owner of Arsenal and with a net worth of almost 7,000 million euros, the American would be one of the Vice Presidents of the European Super League. The 73-year-old Missouri-born billionaire also owns the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL, Denver Nuggets in the NBA, Colorado Rapids in the MLS and the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL.
John W. Henry
The American is the majority partner of Liverpool, where Lakers star LeBron James is also one of the partners, and is behind Fenway Sport Group; sHis fortune amounts to 2.5 billion and he also owns the MLB Red Sox. The 72-year-old businessman would join the Superliga executive committee, even though Reds fans have been against the initiative.
Joel glazer
The Glazer family has gained recognition from the world of sport in recent years, because through its companies, they control teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL and Manchester United in the Premier League. Joel Glazer is co-executive chairman of the Red Devils and would join the board of directors of the European Super League as Vice President, in addition to ensuring that the creation of the tournament is the start of a new era in European football.
“By bringing together the best clubs and players in the world to play against each other throughout the season, The Super League will open a new chapter for European football, ensuring first-rate competition and facilities, and greater financial support for the soccer pyramid in general ”, he declared.
JP Morgan will finance the Super League
The US bank, JP Morgan, confirmed this Monday to the EFE Agency, what will finance the initiative of the European Super League and although no further details have been released, it is estimated that the financial entity will contribute $ 4.2 billion to the founding clubs.