What was said?
A statement issued after midnight said: “The European Super League is convinced that the current status quo of European football needs to change.
‘We are proposing a new European competition because the existing system is not working. Our proposal aims to develop the sport while creating resources and stability for the full football pyramid, including overcoming the financial difficulties the entire football community is experiencing as a result of the pandemic. It will also provide significantly improved solidarity payments to all football stakeholders.
“Despite the announced departure of the English clubs, who are forced to make such decisions due to (the) pressure placed on them, we are convinced that our proposal is fully in line with European legislation and regulations, as shown today by a court decision to protect the Super League from third-party action.
“Given the current circumstances, we will reconsider the most appropriate steps to reform the project and always keep in mind our goals to provide fans with the best experience possible while increasing solidarity payments for the entire football community.”
How did UEFA react?
UEFA president Alexander Ceferin welcomed the news that more clubs had withdrawn from the planned breakaway league.
‘I said yesterday it’s admirable to admit a mistake, and these clubs have made a big mistake.
‘But they are now back in the fold and I know that they can offer a lot not only for our competitions, but also for the whole European match.
“The important thing now is that we move on, rebuild the unity that the game enjoys before it and move forward together.”
So which clubs stay in the Super League?
After the English clubs pulled out, the Spanish Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid along with the Italian AC Milan and Juventus were the remaining clubs that still had to change their position on the breakaway proposals.
Inter Milan have expressed concern about the Super League in its current state.
What next?
The proposed European Super League project now looks further than ever before.
The remaining clubs will all be under further pressure to walk away on Wednesday.
Go deeper below to read more about how the Super League failed before it started.
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