The bomb exploded on Sunday and the aftermath does not stop on Monday. The creation of the European Super League has led to hundreds of reactions, most of them negative, against the decision 12 teams, From moving to play his own tournament next season. Players, leaders, clubs and even governments have spoken out in this regard, but none as clear and direct as the British.
Through a letter and words from himself Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the United Kingdom has warned that they will do everything possible not to allow the 6 English teams announced in the project, to join the cause.
“I don’t like the look of these proposals, and we will be asked about what we can do. We will discuss everything we can do with the football authorities to make sure this does not happen. of the way it is currently proposed “, in words collected by the BBC.
Combined with this, the Daily mail publishes on Monday afternoon that the government is already analyzing how to contain the members of the ‘Big Six’ (Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool) In his idea of waking up from the Champions League and has found a strong point to affect them.
Based on the restrictions and permits that any player who wants to play in the Premier League must obtain from the government, This will deny you the papers needed to be able to work on British territories.
That way, none of the 6 clubs could sign stars from abroad, Not even for local competitions.
“With a lot of fans, we are concerned that this plan may create a closed store at the top of our national game. Sustainability, integrity and fair competition are absolutely paramount and anything that undermines this is deeply troubling and detrimental to football, ”Johnson said.
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In the meantime, Oliver Dowden, Minister of Culture of the British Government, He said he was hurt and disappointed with all 6 teams English from Superliga to forget their fans and sportsmanship and prioritize business and money.
“We will not tolerate football being cowardly stripped of the things that make it the most beloved sport by millions around the country. These six clubs announced the decision without consulting with the football authorities or the government. Worse, they did so without dialogue with their own fans. It was a deafening proposition, but the owners of these clubs may not have ignored the roar of outrage from all areas of the football community for the past 24 hours. This movement goes against the spirit of football. Instead, a handful of owners want to create a closed system of clubs at the top of the sport. A league based on wealth and brand recognition, rather than sporting merit. “