MANCHESTER, ENGLAND (REUTERS) – Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, one of the leading figures in the breakaway European Super League project, has tendered his resignation to the Premier League club, according to multiple media reports. Woodward’s decision to leave his position came after reports that Chelsea and Manchester City were pulling out of the... » read more
LONDON (AFP) – Chelsea and Manchester City are set to withdraw from proposals for a European Super League on Tuesday (April 20) after a furious backlash against the controversial plan. Chelsea and City were two of 12 leading European clubs to sign up to the breakaway league on Sunday. But reaction to the incendiary scheme... » read more
MANCHESTER (REUTERS) – European soccer’s governing body Uefa has warned clubs linked to a breakaway Super League that they face being banned from domestic and international competitions if they set up a rival to the Champions League. In a joint statement with Spanish, English and Italian leagues and federations, Uefa said it will consider “all... » read more