The Super League responds after the departure of the English clubs

After 2 o'clock in the morning in Spain, the Super League issued a statement with which it responded to the departure of the six English clubs from the new competition. Everything happened very quickly and as a result of the emergency meeting that the 12 founding clubs faced late in the day. Things happened at breakneck speed: announcements, criticisms, threats …

The new competition to which the twelve founders gave official status on Sunday suffered a tremendous setback just 48 hours after see the light. The pressure from the government and fans led to a blockade of the entire 'Big-Six' out of the project. United, City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool left English clubs without the Superliga and faced with this situation, a new statement from this, in which they stated that they were moving on:

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“The European Super League is convinced that the current status quo of European football must change. We are proposing a new European competition because the existing system does not work. Our proposal aims to allow sport to evolve while generating resources and stability for the entire football pyramid, including helping to overcome the financial difficulties faced by the entire football community as a result of the pandemic. It would also provide substantially improved solidarity payments to all those interested in soccer.

Despite the announced departure of the English clubs, forced to make such decisions due to the pressure exerted on them, we are convinced that our proposal is fully aligned with European legislation and regulations. as demonstrated today by a judicial decision to protect the Super League from third parties.

Given the current circumstances, we will reconsider the most appropriate steps to remodel the project, always bearing in mind our goals of offering fans the best possible experience and promoting solidarity payments for the entire football community “.

At that time, there were six other teams left in the project, Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Atlético de Madrid, Juventus, Milan and Inter. However, at the moment there are already five, since the set neroazurro has followed the path set by the Premier's sextet. In addition, Milan is expected to accompany their rival for the monopoly in the city. Strong criticism from public opinion is shaking the foundations before the structure even took shape …