Shameless Bid
Plotters behind the proposed European Super League attempted to win over UK ministers, only to be swiftly turned down. Culture and Sport Secretary Lucy Frazer dismissed the plan as an "existential threat" to the game.
A Resurrected Idea
Two years ago, proposals for an international breakaway league for Europe's top clubs faced widespread backlash from fans and were subsequently rejected. However, a Madrid-based group has revived the idea following a favorable ruling from European judges.
Rebuffed by UK Government
In an audacious move to sway the UK government's position on the Super League, the company behind the plan wrote to Lucy Frazer, offering to explain the details of the scheme. Ms. Frazer, however, rejected the request and affirmed the government's opposition to the unpopular proposal.
Existential Threat to English Football
Ms. Frazer emphasized that the European Super League poses a significant threat to the heritage and financial stability of English football. She highlighted the importance of the sport's inherent drama, passionate rivalries, and the shared community it fosters, asserting that the UK government takes the views of fans seriously.
Backlash from UK Football Fans
Although 20 clubs across Europe, including Barcelona and Real Madrid, are reportedly backing the European Super League, UK football fans vehemently oppose the idea. They fear that the league would drain money, attention, and top-tier footballers away from British football, shattering the dream that any club, regardless of size, could rise up the leagues and compete with the best.
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