"For new competitions to be formed involving clubs from different associations, approval would be required from the relevant National Associations, confederation and/or FIFA. FC Bayern says no to the Super League. ", Chelsea (have asked out): "As reported earlier this evening, Chelsea Football Club can confirm that it has begun the formal procedures for withdrawal from the group developing plans for a European Super League. UEFA has taken a hardline stance against the proposed Super League. Find out… 1. The Pakistan Super League 2021 League table is very close to these teams. "As soon as practicable after the start of the men's competition, a corresponding women's league will also be launched, helping to advance and develop the women's game," according to the announcement from the Super League. The Italian soccer club is among those planning to join the breakaway league. Juventus (noncommittal): "With reference to the press release published by Juventus Football Club S.p.A. on 19 April 2021, relating to the proposed creation of the Super League… The club that wins the European Super League could be due close to 400 million euros, compared to the 120 million euros that is given out to the Champions League winners each year. "It seems difficult to me that those who have performed well on the field do not participate in competitions. From CBS Sports' James Benge, who examines what comes next: While there is a clamor for change in ownership across the European game, particularly in England, there is fear of simply replacing one indifferent billionaire with another, or perhaps one that brings with them serious ethical questions such as those faced by Newcastle United supporters when Saudi Arabia backed a potential takeover. LEIGH have been picked as Super League’s 12th team for 2021. Are Arsenal in that? Here are the board members in the committee: Here's more from ECA, via a statement sent out on Monday: The Board was unanimous in its condemnation of the actions of the departing members, which it holds to be self-serving and to the detriment of the game's well-being and in clear opposition to ECA's values. I've never seen so much aggression, it's as if it were orchestrated. "However, the voices and the concerns of fans around the world have clearly been expressed about the Super League, and AC Milan must be sensitive to the voice of those who love this wonderful sport. Stanley Kroenke: Owns all of Arsenal Football Club after taking it private three years ago in a deal that valued the English Premier League club at $2.3 billion. Moshiri was previously a shareholder in Arsenal. "It was never our intention to cause such distress, however when the invitation to join the Super League came, while knowing there were no guarantees, we did not want to be left behind to ensure we protected Arsenal and its future. China » Super league - 2021 - Super League Grp. We came to a conclusion that by creating a Super League, instead of playing Champions League midweek, we can alleviate lost revenue. The reaction proves just how much our open pyramid and football community means to people. "The Premier League condemns any proposal that attacks the principles of open competition and sporting merit which are at the heart of the domestic and European football pyramid. Juventus and AC Milan have not left. ", "Football needs to evolve, like life does ... Soccer needs to adapt to the times we live in. La @UEFAcom y @EuropeanLeagues y @laliga llevamos tiempo trabajando en este momento y tendrán su debida respuesta. All Rights Reserved. ", Manchester City (have asked out): "Manchester City Football Club can confirm that it has formally enacted the procedures to withdraw from the group developing plans for a European Super League. 6-keys: media/spln/soccer/championsleague/free/stories. The top four teams in the Premier League qualify for the group stages of the Champions League. He was initially supported by two vice-chairmen. "For the club, harmony between all the groups that make up the Red & White family, especially our fans, is essential. The Premier League is considering all actions available to prevent it from progressing, as well as holding those Shareholders involved to account under its rules. It is an attack on UEFA's club competitions, but above all on the domestic leagues," Stephan Schippers (CEO) and Max Eberl (sporting director) said in a statement. Your strategy plays 40% of the role, and your luck plays 60% of the role. Dan Friedkin: The U.S. magnate bought a controlling stake in Italian side A.S. Roma in August 2020 through his Houston-based company the Friedkin Group. "Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden announces the launch of a fan led review of football following the 'European Super League' proposals pic.twitter.com/gKXOUxPV6o. The Super League would have been a 20-team league made up of 15 permanent members with the remaining five members of the league comprised of teams which qualified through domestic European League competition. Their last season in Super League in 2017 ended with defeat in the Million Pound Game by Catalans Dragons. Do you think I have to ask them that? Marseille: "As an American who has had the privilege of running and owning clubs on both continents, I have learned that the culture of sport in Europe is very different from that of the United States and must be respected. (CNN)Less than 48 hours after the formation of a new European Super League, several English clubs have already withdrawn from the controversial … Everton are spending £500 million to build a new stadium with the ambition to play in Champions League. For us, changing this is absolutely out of the question," Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff said. "The position is one of caution, but it [ESL] is a necessity. The season featured eleven of the twelve teams that participated in Super League XXIV. We are confident because we have a cutting-edge president [Andrea Agnelli] who can explain these things and it is right for him to do so. "UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin issues a warning to the clubs & players who are going to be involved in 'The Super League' pic.twitter.com/nA7zXDoJMe. It is an organization that is built on our statutes, the statutes that define the institutional framework, with the pyramid, with FIFA, the confederations, the associations, the leagues, the clubs, the players. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin, who earlier this week called those execs involved in breakaway plans "snakes" and a "spit in the face of football lovers," declared European soccer's governing body as "unbeatable" when allied with FIFA before challenging the Premier League's big six to make the difference. If they win their next three games and Man United follow suit, City can win the title by beating Chelsea at home on May 8 Manchester City and Manchester United remaining schedule (via Sky … ''There is a clear need to advance the existing UEFA competition model, presented by UEFA yesterday and concluding 24 months of extensive and collaborative consultation across the whole European football landscape. FIFA president Gianni Infantino, a former UEFA general secretary, was in attendance and warned the 12 breakaway clubs that they could not be "half in, half out.". You can find various tips and strategies for betting on the English League by clicking here. ", "The important clubs of Spain, England and Italy have to find a solution to this very bad situation that football is in. The Premier league issued the following statement on Tuesday. "We believe that we should never stand still and that the sport should constantly review competitions and governance to ensure the game we all love continues to evolve and excite fans around the world. In Europe, the system is not based on the centralization of power and gratification in the hands of a few. Johnson praised Chelsea and Manchester City after they backed away from the Super League. "As a club that was founded by working-class shipbuilders over 125 years ago, is deeply rooted in its own community and is acutely aware of the traditions of English football, we passionately believe that there should be no barrier to supporting West Ham United and these proposals go entirely against the integrity of our beautiful game.". Game 23 in IPL 2021 will see the Chennai Super Kings take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad in Delhi. It is clear that this would be damaging to English and European football at all levels and will attack the principles of open competition and sporting merit which are fundamental to competitive sport. The NFC East was not pretty to watch last season, with the best of that division’s teams finishing at under .500, and now all four teams will be using free agency and the upcoming draft to improve their chances in 2021, so we look at the predictions, odds and picks for who will be kings of that division. "Inter believes that football, like every sector of activity, must have an interest in constantly improving its competitions, to keep on exciting fans of all ages around the world, within a framework of financial sustainability. I'm not sure Manchester United are involved in this, as I am not part of the decision making process. Money has become more important than glory, greed more important than loyalty, and dividends more important than passion.". They had plans to add three more permanent members and leave five spots open in the 20-team format that European clubs could qualify for from across Europe's domestic competitions. The club is currently seventh in Serie A, Italy’s top soccer league, which is seeking to offload a stake in a company to manage its TV rights. Previous Labour Party manifestos spoke of adding fan voices to the board and there is even hope that political intervention could bring about a version of Germany's 50+1 rule that mandates a controlling stake for supporters. Johnson, along with Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader, are drawing up potential government enforced consequences for clubs if they go ahead with the Super League, Alex Wickham of Politico reports. At the same time, it would severely hit society and punish the vast majority of real football fans, who would be left without the true essence of the sport: The illusion of enjoying their team and seeing it compete for the highest aspirations. Super League XXVI, known as the Betfred Super League XXVI for sponsorship reasons, is the 26th season of the Super League and 127th season of rugby league in Great Britain.. This persistent self-interest of a few has been going on for too long. We support the new set-up proposed by UEFA, as confirmed on Monday," the team announced on social media. ( @footballdaily)pic.twitter.com/QTSlCX6MvE, Sir Alex Ferguson, legendary Manchester United coach: "Talk of a Super League is a move away from 70 years of European club football," Ferguson told Reuters. He reiterated his unwavering support for the football authorities and confirmed they have the government's full backing to take whatever action necessary to put a stop to these plans. Here are the 12 teams who were initially listed as founding members, leading off with the noncommittal group: Real Madrid: Real Madrid have not yet made any public statements. In addition to the joint statement sent out by the major federations in Europe, the Premier League also issued a statement condemning plans from their big six on Sunday. It was when I read a tweet announcing the birth of the European Super League (ESL), this rough beast, its hour come round at last, slouching towards 2021 to be born. China Super League 2021 table, full stats, livescores. The ECA board members took a clear stance in rejecting plans for the establishment of a Super League. An August start with clubs participating in two groups of 10, playing home and away fixtures, with the top three in each group automatically qualifying for the quarterfinals. Crypto Pros Are Getting Tired of $79 Billion Dogecoin Joke, U.S.’s Biggest Gasoline Pipeline Halted After Cyber-Attack, Copper Just Smashed Past a Record. 2. 2021 Super League – Warrington Wolves vs Hull KR Preview & Prediction. We would not provide permission to any competition that would be damaging to English football, and will take any legal and/or regulatory action necessary to protect the broader interests of the game. Muizz Mustapha (Hull KR on loan from Leeds) "The players who will play in the teams that might play in the closed league, will be banned from playing in the World Cup & Euros. The French State will support all steps taken by the LFP, FFF, UEFA and FIFA to protect the integrity of federal competitions, whether national or European.". SHARE THIS ARTICLE. Shares in the Turin-based club — which counts superstar Cristiano Ronaldo among its players — rose 18%, the most since October 2013. The Premier League would like to thank fans and all stakeholders for the support they have shown this week on this significant issue. Juventus (noncommittal): "With reference to the press release published by Juventus Football Club S.p.A. on 19 April 2021, relating to the proposed creation of the Super League, and the ensuing public debate, the issuer clarifies to be aware of the request and intentions otherwise expressed by certain clubs to withdraw from this project, although the necessary procedures envisaged by the agreement among the clubs have not been completed. ", FC Porto: "There were informal contacts from some clubs, but we did not pay much attention for two reasons," club president Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa said. ", called those execs involved in breakaway plans "snakes", ban clubs and players from participating in domestic and international competitions, Paris Saint-Germain turned in a come-from-behind effort to slay five-time winner Lyon in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Women's Champions League, Spanish government and José Manuel Rodríguez Uribes, From CBS Sports' James Benge, who examines what comes next, Juventus, Madrid, Barca refuse to back down over ESL, What to make of Sergio Aguero transfer rumors, Werner or Havertz? The league had plans to offer permanent spots to some of the world's biggest clubs and play matches midweek, while allowing the involved clubs to remain in their domestic competitions. After a massive turnover of players, grand finalists Salford once again rank as outsiders to win the Super League this year, with odds of 33/1. However, wealthy owners backing clubs that aren’t part of the Super League will miss out if the proposal goes ahead to establish a new elite tournament in Europe — which would funnel billions of dollars into the game’s upper echelons after a year in which the Covid-19 pandemic battered revenue across the sport. "And I want to apologize to Jurgen [Klopp], to [CEO] Billy [Hogan], to the players and to everyone who works so hard at LFC to make our fans proud. Six clubs taking for granted and even betraying the majority of football supporters across our country and beyond. It is the moment to transform it while remaining true to the fundamental values of European football culture. United and the rest of the big six clubs that have signed up to it against the rest of the Premier League should be ashamed of themselves. Between boardroom reform, ownership changes and how to find the right balance between meaningful games between the best teams in a system that does not denigrate the sport's identity, the fight for an improved European soccer product is probably far from over in the years to come. Andrea Agnelli, chairman of Juventus, said the new league will help the sport over the long term, and provide “fans and amateur players a regular flow of headline fixtures that will feed their passion for the game.”. Also read: Soccer Super League Would Mean Major Money, Big Anger: QuickTake. After their disappointing performance in 2020, Islamabad United are 6.50 to win the 2021 Pakistan Super League. League, teams and player statistics. "We will do whatever it takes to protect our national game. I have been consistent on this since the very beginning. Women’s Super League updates from the 5 ... First published on Wed 5 May 2021 11.32 EDT. I agree that CBS Sports can send me the "CBS Sports HQ" newsletter. The Super League had promised to begin play the shortly after the start of the men's breakaway league. Dave Woods' Super League 2021 season scene setter; Super League Show ... Former NRL Grand Final winner Leutele got over on the left and then Gavet ran on to score from the final play. April 19, 2021, 3:37 PM EDT Updated on April 20, 2021, 10:18 AM EDT LISTEN TO ARTICLE. After winning the Grand Final in 2020, motivation is at an all-time high to complete the […] Agnelli Family: Now led by John Elkann, the Italian dynasty behind car brands such as Fiat owns Juventus Football Club S.p.A., one of three Italian teams that back the new league. On the other hand, as it should be, our members will have the last word on it.". UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has confirmed that players who participate in the European Super League will be banned from representing their national team at major tournaments. Who's to blame on PSG for De Bruyne goal? AS Roma: "AS Roma is strongly opposed to this 'closed' system, as it fundamentally flies in the face of the spirit of the game that we all love," the club said in a statement. Win £250,000 with Super 6! John W Henry's message to Liverpool supporters. '', RB Leipzig: "We are advocates of sporting competition. The Multan Sultans are going to play in a very important Pakistan Super League 2021 match. The enjoyment of big games is that they only happen once or twice a year, not every week. Back in January, FIFA announced it would ban clubs and players from participating in domestic and international competitions if they were to join a breakaway league. The Italian club wasn’t listed as a founding member of the proposed new league, which would have 15 permanent teams with another five able to qualify each year. "Today football fans across Europe can dream that their club, no matter the size, may excel, climb to the top and compete at the pinnacle of European football. Liverpool's John W. Henry 'sorry': 'I alone am responsible for the unnecessary negativity', Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli concedes the project cannot go ahead, For all the exciting action from Tuesday make sure to check out the updates from our live blog, Inside Manchester United's drama: How Bruno Fernandes, Luke Shaw intervened plans, Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Spurs exit with Man City, Chelsea, Manchester United's Ed Woodward to step down, Barcelona's Gerard Pique, Man City's Raheem Sterling, other players react to exodus, Jordan Henderson calls emergency meeting of Premier League captains. A look at the chances of the top teams in the new Premier League season to see who will win the Premier League in 2021. The pair bought the remaining shares in the club in 2019. 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