All Premier League clubs left in the Super League have withdrawn, leaving the competition in great doubt.
In a few explosive hours, the erupting European competition will implode after passionate backlash over football.
We can confirm that we have formally launched procedures to withdraw from the group to develop proposals for a European Super League (ESL). # THFC ⚪️ # COYS
– Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 20, 2021
Manchester City became the first of the 12 founding members to announce that they would withdraw from the Super League on Tuesday and they were soon joined by a number of others.
Releasing statements in quick succession, Tottenham, United, Liverpool and Arsenal all confirmed their exits. Chelsea are expected to follow the performance immediately.
We will not participate in the European Super League. # MUFC
– Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 20, 2021
“Manchester United will not participate in the European Super League”, reads the Red Devils’ official statement.
“We have been listening carefully to the reactions of our fans, the British Government and other key stakeholders.
“We remain committed to working with others throughout the football community to come up with sustainable solutions to the long-term challenges of the game.”
As a result of listening to you and the wider football community in recent days, we are withdrawing from the proposed Super League.
We made a mistake and we apologize for that.
– Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 20, 2021
“The last few days have once again shown us how deeply our fans around the world have a feeling for this fantastic club and the game we love. We did not need a reminder of this, but the response from the supporters in recent days has given us time for further reflection and deep thought.
“It was never our intention to cause such a distress, but when the invitation to join the Super League came, while we knew there were no guarantees, we did not want to stay to ensure that we protected Arsenal and its future.
“As a result of listening to you and the wider football community in recent days, we are withdrawing from the proposed Super League. We made a mistake and apologize for that.
“We know it will take time to restore your faith in what we are trying to achieve here at Arsenal but let us be clear that the decision to be part of the Super League is driven by our desire to protect Arsenal, the club you love, and to support the game you love through greater solidarity and financial stability.
“Stability is important for the game to flourish and we will continue to strive to create the security that the game needs to move forward. The system must be fixed. We must work together to find solutions that protect the game’s future and take advantage of extraordinary power football. us on the edge of our seats.
“Finally, we know that this has been extremely worrying at the end of what has been an extremely difficult year for all of us. Our goal is always to make the right decision for this fantastic football club, to protect it for the future and to move forward. We did not make the right decision here, which we fully accept. We have heard you. “
We can confirm that we have formally launched procedures to withdraw from the group to develop proposals for a European Super League (ESL). # THFC ⚪️ # COYS
– Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 20, 2021
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy said: “We deplore the anxiety and outrage caused by the ESL proposal. We considered it important that our club participated in the development of a possible new structure that sought to better ensure financial fair play and financial sustainability while delivering significantly increased support for the wider football pyramid.
“We believe that we should never stand still and that the sport should constantly review competitions and management to ensure that the game we all love continues to develop and arouse fans around the world. We would like to thank all the supporters who presented their considered opinions. “
Liverpool Football Club can confirm that our involvement in proposed plans to form a European Super League has ended.
– Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 20, 2021
“Liverpool Football Club can confirm that our commitment to proposed plans to form a European Super League has ended.
“In recent days, the club has received representations from various key stakeholders, both internally and externally, and we would like to thank them for their valuable contributions.”
