Boris Johnson threatens to use ‘legislative bomb’ to stop European Super League
by Peter Walker, Damien Gayle and Jessica Elgot from on (#5GT9W)
Prime minister will offer unwavering support', he tells FA, Premier League and fans
Boris Johnson has promised football groups that the government will consider using what he called a legislative bomb" to stop English clubs joining a breakaway European Super League, as official efforts to thwart the plan were stepped up.
The prime minister and Oliver Dowden, the sports and culture secretary, held a meeting with the heads of the Football Association and Premier League, as well as representatives of fans' groups from Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, three of the clubs involved.
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