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12 clubs plot Champions League breakaway


12 clubs plot Champions League breakaway

Florentine Perez, former Real Madrid President will be the first president of the European Super League

Twelve top football clubs in Europe have agreed to break away from the Champions League, run by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) the world’s most prestigious club competition and form a rival competition they’ve called the European Super League.

The plot was revealed in a statement dated April 18, 2021, signed by the leaders of the 12 top clubs, including six from the English Premier League.

Pundits have described the move as the worst crisis to hit European football.

The initial signatories to the proposed Super league are: Milan, Arsenal, Atlético Madrid, Chelsea, Barcelona, Inter, Juventus, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Tottenham.

But some top clubs from Germany and France such as Bayern Munich, have opposed the idea and not signed up to the deal.

But the plot has caused unprecedented opposition from governments, UEFA, and football supporters across Europe.

UEFA, whose Champions League tournament is under threat by the 12 clubs from England, Italy and Spain, put out their own statement against the Super League.





British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, French President Emmanuel Macron and EU vice president have united in condemning the plot



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