![]() ![]() The Arsenal Supporters' Trust (AST) called it the "death of everything football should be about" while the Liverpool Supporters Union - the Spirit of Shankly - said they were "appalled" and said owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) had "ignored fans in their relentless and greedy pursuit of money." Manchester City's 1894 atmosphere group said " plans could devastate domestic football." Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust (THST) said the club's owners were risking "it all" for "avarice and self-aggrandisement." They regrouped, decided on their tone, and called it "the ultimate betrayal" and a decision that had been made "with no consideration for the loyal supporters, our history, our future or the future of football in this country." As the news broke, the Chelsea Supporters' Trust (CST) Slack group was frenetic, according to board member Dan Silver. Statements from the six clubs' supporters' groups followed. The FSA, and no doubt supporters across the continent, will continue to fight against its creation." This competition is being created behind our backs by billionaire club owners who have zero regard for the game's traditions and continue to treat football as their personal fiefdom. Three hours after the reports emerged in The Times, the Football Supporters' Association (the representative body for supporters in England and Wales) posted its statement: "The FSA is totally opposed to the proposals which seek to create a breakaway 'European Super League.' The motivation behind this so-called Super League is not furthering sporting merit or nurturing the world's game - it is motivated by nothing but cynical greed. It had seemingly broadsided the other 14 Premier League clubs sources told ESPN that at least two of the clubs' players and managers found out about the Super League via social media. The proposed outline of this new competition - later confirmed that evening - suggested 12 clubs (Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Internazionale and Juventus) had signed an agreement to form a new Super League, which would see 15 spots guaranteed for its "founder members." The Premier League issued a quick condemnation, and its sentiments were later followed by the FA, UEFA and other stakeholders. ESPN+ viewer's guide: Bundesliga, Serie A, MLS, FA Cup and more Both looked slightly bewildered by the news breaking, while social media was starting to whip itself into a frenzy. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was the first to be asked about it in his post-match news conference later, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was questioned about it after they beat Burnley. The reports of the Super League first broke on Sunday afternoon, around the time Arsenal equalised against Fulham. Here's the story of how supporters forced the six clubs' owners into an embarrassing U-turn within 48 hours of the Super League's controversial unveiling. Even Tottenham Hotspur sacking Jose Mourinho was relegated in the news agenda by this seismic event in football. ![]() Manchester City's withdrawal followed then came the apologies, resignations and widespread backpedalling.īut out of this, in a year when fans have been unable to attend matches due to the coronavirus pandemic and the sport has reverberated around empty stadiums, the club owners can be under no illusion as to how important supporters are to football. A cheer went up as if they'd won the league. Reports emerged Chelsea were preparing to pull out. Minutes later, the house of cards began to fall. ![]() Another was: "It's not football anymore." Some more colourful chants were directed solely at Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. "You greedy bastards, you're ruining our club," was one chant. The anger against the proposed Super League - announced late Sunday night - was there in blue and white, a physical manifestation of the outpouring of fury from around the United Kingdom at the plans of the 12 clubs to form the breakaway league. Lowe: How Spain reacted to Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico split Olley: Premier League after Super League collapse: Big Six facing legal issues? Marcotti, Ogden: Super League fallout: UEFA, Champions League reform again? It led to Chelsea legend and the club's technical advisor, Petr Cech, coming out onto Fulham Road, pleading with Chelsea's fans to move on, promising to "sort it out" and reminding them "you have a team." ![]() Chelsea's team bus was marooned outside their home ground, just a couple of hours before kickoff against Brighton & Hove Albion on Tuesday night. The roar from outside Stamford Bridge reverberated around a corner of southwest London, but it was felt throughout the footballing world. ![]()
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