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What did each club say as all six Premier League teams withdraw from ESL
All six Premier League clubs have now withdrawn from the European Super League. Manchester City and Chelsea claimed yesterday that were preparing documentation to withdraw. The other four Premier League sides – Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham – have all now followed the same path. Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin welcomed the reversal. He said to BBC Sport: “They are back in the fold now and I know they have a lot to offer not just to our competitions but to the whole of the European game. “The important thing now is that we move on, rebuild the unity that the game enjoyed before this and move forward together.” UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson posted on Twitter: “I welcome last night’s announcement. This is the right result for football fans, ...
Gary Lineker and Gary Neville react as Liverpool man calls emergency meeting
Jordan Henderson has called an emergency meeting of the Premier League captains to discuss the potential threat of the European Super League. Liverpool are one of six Premier League clubs that has signed up for the new closed shop competition. The decision has infuriated football fans all over the world. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has already stated that he is against the idea, and it seems the players are now making their voices felt. According to the Daily Mail, Henderson has now called an emergency meeting involving all Premier League captains to discuss the issue. The 30-year-old is one of the most respected figures among the footballers. He led the player’s response to the NHS crisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, and his role will be crucial in the present cl...
European Super League: Quotes, Reactions, What They Said
Ever since the news of the European Super League formation was announced, it has rocked the very foundation of the present club football ecosystem. Premier League clubs Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are part of the proposed league. A quick glance – what is ESL? The Super League is a new European competition between 20 top clubs comprised of 15 founders and five annual qualifiers. There will be two groups of 10 clubs each, playing home and away fixtures within the Group each year. By bringing together the best clubs and best players in the world, the Super League will deliver excitement and drama never before seen in football. Check the detailed story. Premier League have released an official statement: “The Premier Le...
Report shows that Liverpool and Arsenal fans lead the charge as ESL farce collapses
Supporters of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur were left devastated by their club’s decision to join the European Super League (ESL). Many fans took to Twitter to vent their frustration and their efforts appear to have paid off, with Chelsea and Man City already having second thoughts about the breakaway. A survey by Compare.bet has now highlighted the strength of feeling, with fans across the ‘Big Six’ united in their disgust at the proposals. The study looked at over 319,000 tweets between April 17-20 which tagged each club’s official Twitter account. The results were as follows: Team Negative Tweets Positive Tweets Neutral Tweets Liverpool 80% 9% 11% Arsenal 79% 10% 11% Tottenham 79% 10% 11% Manchester City 77% 14% 9...
How the EPL reacted to Leeds’ decision to stage ESL protest against Liverpool
Leeds United held Liverpool to a 1-1 draw at Elland Road last night, with Diego Llorente’s late header cancelling out Sadio Mane’s first-half opener. While the Premier League clash was an interesting one despite the few goals, conversations pre-match and post-match were mainly about the European Super League. Liverpool have joined Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur as part of the big-six English top-flight clubs to have pulled out of the European Club Association to form the breakaway league. Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan are the other 12-club founding members of the Super League, and Leeds made their displeasure known pre-match. The Yorkshire giants wore shirts that bore the slogan “Champions League: Earn i...
Gary Neville suggests what Liverpool man has done with his latest comments on ESL
Gary Neville has been vocal about some of Premier League clubs’ desire to be a part of the European Super League. Twelve clubs – including the Premier League’s so-called ‘big six’ – are planning to form a breakaway competition. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has made it very clear that he and his players do not support the club’s vision. There have been talks that he would resign, but Klopp has insisted he would try to “sort it somehow” with Fenway Sports Group. “The team has nothing to do with it,” Klopp said, as quoted by The Guardian. I don’t like it, and I don’t want it to happen.” According to reports from The Guardian, the Reds boss was only informed of FSG’s plans on Sunday. Gary Neville, the popular Sky Sports football pundit, said yesterday that Klopp’s comments about t...
‘I’m convinced’: Carragher delivers verdict on ESL after hearing what Leeds and Liverpool fans done
Jamie Carragher has suggested that he is convinced the idea of the European Super League can be stopped if everyone ‘Keep banging the drum’. Twelver clubs – including six Premier League clubs – wants a break away from the existing system. However, the other 14 clubs are getting ready for the fight. Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has even called Juventus’ chairman “a liar” and the clubs “snakes”. The Slovenian criticised the attitude of the club owners who he said view the game as a “product” and fans as “consumers”. There were rumours that Jurgen Klopp, the Reds boss, could leave the club at the end of the season if the plan goes ahead. While Klopp has vowed to honour his contract, he has insisted he would try to “sort it somehow” with Fenway Sports Group. The decision from t...
FIFA chief to break silence as Super League plunges Europe into crisis
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is expected to deliver his verdict on the European Super League on Tuesday after the widely condemned breakaway competition triggered threats of legal action and punitive measures. European body UEFA will look to support from the world football chief at its congress in Switzerland as it attempts to quash an initiative that threatens its prized Champions League and the health of domestic competitions such as England’s Premier League. Twelve powerful clubs – six from England, and three each from Spain and Italy – have signed up for the Super League, which offers guaranteed spots for its founding members and billions of dollars in payments. Currently, clubs have to qualify for the Champions League each year through their national competitions, and face a length...
Predicted Leeds XI vs Liverpool: Bielsa to make two changes, 21-yr-old to start
Liverpool visit Leeds United for their Premier League game later today, and the Reds will be hoping to close in on the top four with a victory. Tonight’s game could be vital to Liverpool’s Champions League aspirations, and they cannot afford to slip up. That said, it remains to be seen how important a top-four finish will eventually prove to be after the announcement of the European Super League (ESL) last night. Liverpool have already signed up for the breakaway tournament along with five other Premier League clubs. Their proposed participation in the ESL means that they will not be allowed to play in the Champions League. The majority of fans are unhappy with the club’s decision to break away and form an exclusive competition which is perceived as a move motivated by financial reasons. S...
Premier League clubs excluded from Super League set meeting to discuss path forward
The 14 Premier League clubs excluded from Super League plans are set for a meeting on Tuesday, according to a report. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham were not invited to the meeting, with the remaining teams set to discuss a path forward. The aforementioned six teams were among the 12 clubs confirmed for the new competition, which was announced on Sunday. Though six of its biggest clubs have announced their involvement, the Premier League released a strong statement on Sunday condemning the proposal. “The Premier League condemns any proposal that attacks the principles of open competition and sporting merit which are at the heart of the domestic and European football pyramid,” the statement read. “Fans of any club in England and across Europe c...
Gary Neville sends Super League message to Leeds players ahead of Liverpool clash
Leeds United host Liverpool this evening and fans will be looking forward to another cracker following the 4-3 thriller both teams played out on the first day of the campaign. While the Elland Road outfit have more than just bragging rights to play for, same cannot be said of the Reds. Liverpool risk missing out on a top-four finish should they fail to win at Leeds, and while that should deal a huge blow on their chances of playing Champions League football next term, the Reds will not be utterly concerned. The Anfield giants have joined five other Premier League clubs to form the European Super League alongside the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan, pulling out of the UEFA competitions. Manchester United legend Gary Neville is seething as...
Despite opposition from Arsenal, Man Utd and other fan groups, new UCL format expected on Monday
Arsenal and Manchester United supporters’ groups have criticised the controversial proposal to reform the Champions League. The new 36-team format is set for final approval by UEFA’s executive committee on Monday, with a view to implementing it from 2024 onwards. In an open letter to European Club Association (ECA) chairman Andrea Agnelli, 17 fans’ groups from 14 clubs blasted the idea. “Your plans to restructure the Champions League by increasing the number of games, introducing qualification based on past achievements, and monopolising commercial rights present a serious threat to the entire game,” it read (via thefsa.org.uk). SL View The current Champions League format already rewards failure. Finished fourth in your domestic league? No problem. The group stage of the tournament also of...
