European Super League: Premier League ‘big six’ sign up to competition
by Ed Aarons and Sean Ingle from on (#5GRB8)
- Statement confirms involvement of 12 clubs
- Uefa, Premier League and politicians condemn proposal
European football was thrown into turmoil on Sunday night after new plans for a European super league were revealed that would mean six English clubs - Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham - joining the breakaway competition alongside three teams from each of Italy and Spain.
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