European Super League has away from the clubs involved, been strongly condemned across football and beyond.
Mesut Ozil, Ander Herrera, Bacary Sagna, others who have expressed their displeasure with the new European Super League initiative.
FIFA has also criticised the creation of a new breakaway League: “In our view, and in accordance with our statutes, any football competition, whether national, regional or global, should always reflect the core principles of solidarity, inclusivity, integrity and equitable financial redistribution.”
There’s mistrust, distrust, suspicion in PDP – Ojezua
UEFA also released a joint statement, personally sanctioned by the governing body’s president Aleksander Ceferin, with the FA, Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A, as well as the Spanish and Italian football federations, which blasted the plans.
UEFA stressed that Europe’s top national football governing bodies and leagues will remain united in opposing the “cynical” initiative, and will use all methods available to them, including legal action, to prevent the scheme from being put into practice.
Kids grow up dreaming to win the World Cup and the Champions League – not any Super League. The enjoyment of big games is that they only happen once or twice a year, not every week. Really hard to understand for all football fans out there…⚽💔
— Mesut Özil (@M10) April 19, 2021
If the Super League happens it will be closer to WWE than competitive football. No risk but a staged show. Not far off Kevin De Bruyne’s entrance music playing halfway through United vs City and him running out in a red shirt while Pep jumps around on the bench in pretend shock.
— Rob Dawson (@RobDawsonESPN) April 19, 2021
This so called « Superleague » is anything but « Super ». This greedy and callous move would spell disaster for our grassroots, for women’s football, and the wider football community… (1/2)
— Luís Figo (@LuisFigo) April 19, 2021
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)
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) April 18, 2021
Joe Blott on BBC News UK:
“Football fans don’t want to watch Liverpool play Real Madrid four times a year”
Chairman of the Spirit of Shankly Joe Blott says the European Super League “cannot be allowed to happen” and “fans won’t accept it”https://t.co/6xSsPkFCOj pic.twitter.com/HXsajieEaK
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) April 19, 2021
This European Super League is really getting me down man. I wasn’t ready to give up football until I was in the grave. Now I literally cannot be bothered. I actually don’t care anymore. @ChelseaFC Please boycott this stupid competition and fight for the sport!
— George Benson (@MrGeorgeBenson) April 19, 2021
I’m personally just not interested in the Super League concept, it just feels like a glorified pre season tournament with the best teams. It doesn’t have the history of UCL nights or moments of the Premier League.
It has nothing, and it means nothing.
— Ryan (@bernardooooV3) April 19, 2021
It’s sad that the fans are actually the only victims in this drama. The Super League vs FIFA and UEFA is a battle between greed, power and money. FIFA do NOT care for the football fan. They’re just very scared that all of their revenue will disappear. Look at how fast they acted.
— Eduardo Hagn (@EduardoHagn) April 19, 2021
“This European Super League idea is an absolute no-no… Very damaging to the rest of the football community”
Arsenal fan and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is ”very upset” his team is planning to join “boring” new league#politicslive https://t.co/aT9b30jqrP pic.twitter.com/aB8wnHWcEI
— BBC Politics (@BBCPolitics) April 19, 2021
Apr 2031: Owners of Super League clubs not keen on having two teams in Manchester, three in London, so open to moving franchises elsewhere, as in NFL, to cities wanting a team…(ridiculous prospect, or is it?)
— Mark Ogden (@MarkOgden_) April 19, 2021
— Ander Herrera (@AnderHerrera) April 19, 2021
Meetings are taking place at London Colney today between Arsenal and the players. Vinai Venkatesham will be explaining the club's position on the Super League and answering questions from the players around their concerns at the plans.
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) April 19, 2021
Jeremy Corbyn on what the government need to do about The Super League. pic.twitter.com/94yfE2k0km
— The Anfield Talk (@TheAnfieldTalk) April 19, 2021
Flick on the Super League: "I currently have other topics that concern me. I don't know all the details, but I can only stand behind the club and BVB. It's not good for football" pic.twitter.com/nW39KrpxCq
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) April 19, 2021
European Super League: 12 football teams to form breakaway
Board member of one of the English Super League clubs: “Our job is to maximise our revenues. The wider good of the game is a secondary concern. The clubs don’t care about the backlash and opinions of the fans." [@SkyKaveh]
— AFTV (@AFTVMedia) April 19, 2021
"A European Super League? The game's gone."
Nah mate, @MichaelHamflett obliterated it 18 months ago. pic.twitter.com/JzhQEcMYXK
— Adam Wilbourn (@adamwilbourn) April 19, 2021
We need more solidarity, not less! SD Europe condemns plans of a European Super League.
📰 SD Europe's statement regarding the #europeansuperleague developments and the what we need to do next#FutureOfSolidarity pic.twitter.com/lObJ7ZGye8
— SD Europe (@SDEurope07) April 19, 2021
🚨 @SkyKaveh reveals the quotes of a board member of an unnamed Big Six club on the European Super League 👇 #mufc #mujournal
[Sky]pic.twitter.com/6f2qfiRQG7— United Journal (@theutdjournal) April 19, 2021
