The Premier League has said it is “considering all available measures” to halt plans for the Super League.
Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham shocked the world by announcing their intentions – along with six other clubs – to form a breakout competition in the middle of the week, with the move receiving widespread criticism.
The Premier League, along with the FA, met clubs today to discuss the immediate implications of the Super League proposal
The 14 clubs at the meeting unanimously and strongly rejected the competition plans
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– Premier League Communications (@PLComms) April 20, 2021
In response, the 14 Premier League clubs who were not invited to the party held an emergency meeting on Tuesday. Subsequently, a joint statement was released with the FA, condemning the plans for the Super League.
“The Premier League, together with the FA, met clubs today to discuss the immediate consequences of the Super League proposal. The 14 clubs at the meeting unanimously and strongly rejected the plans for the competition,” it said.
The Premier League is considering all available measures to prevent it from progressing, as well as to hold the shareholders involved accountable according to its rules. to protect the best interests of the game and urges the clubs involved in the proposed competition to immediately cease their commitment.
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“The Premier League would like to thank fans and all stakeholders for the support they have shown this week on this important issue. The reaction shows how much our open pyramid and football community means to people.”
It has been suggested that the six breakaway clubs may be expelled from the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League, where players may also be prevented from representing their countries.
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– 90min (@ 90min_Football) April 20, 2021
However, UEFA President Alexander Ceferin moved to cool off on Tuesday and offered the rebels an olive branch.
In addition to the urgent Premier League meeting, Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson is also said to be in talks with the division’s other captains immediately.
