All Six Premier League Clubs Pull Out of European Super League
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All six of the Premier League clubs involved have reportedly decided to pull out of the proposed European Super League, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
The footballing world had been rocked after it was confirmed that the English top-flight's so-called big six of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham, intended to join a new breakaway tournament.
It was to consist of those clubs, along with AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Juventus and Real Madrid.
The move prompted fierce backlash on social media and was condemned by football authorities, fans, political leaders and pundits - before receiving criticism from high profile names in football such as Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Man City boss, Pep Guardiola.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez - also the president of the proposed competition - gave the first public interview from one of those involved on Spanish TV late on Monday night and professed they will "save football" in controversial claims, sparking more unrest.
Following protests outside Stamford Bridge and Elland Road prior to Chelsea vs Brighton and Leeds vs Liverpool though, the unwanted tournament appears to be over before it was allowed to begin.
Chelsea and Manchester City the final two clubs to sign up amid fears of being left behind were the first to distance themselves.
United, Liverpool, Spurs and Arsenal have now followed in their footsteps, with the clubs all releasing statements on the matter.
The Red Devils' executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has also left his post at Old Trafford.
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