Football clubs who have agreed to join a European Super League “must answer to their fans” before going ahead with the “very damaging” change, the Prime Minister has said.
Boris Johnson posted his views on Twitter on Sunday evening, criticising the prospect of six English clubs possibly joining a breakaway continental league.
“Plans for a European Super League would be very damaging for football and we support football authorities in taking action,” said Mr Johnson.
Plans for a European Super League would be very damaging for football and we support football authorities in taking action.
They would strike at the heart of the domestic game, and will concern fans across the country. (1/2)
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What is the European Super League?
Old Trafford (Phil Noble/PA)
Fan groups, former players and politicians have all condemned proposals for a breakaway European Super League.
The bombshell plan, announced on Sunday, saw six Premier League sides join with other European clubs to form a group seeking to establish a new continental competition.
Here the PA news agency looks at what has been proposed and what the response has been.
– What is the new European Super League?
The Super League’s website said the proposed league will be a competition between 20 top clubs made up of 15 founders and five annual qualifiers.