In a statement issued by the largest group of Reds fans, they labeled the apology of the owner of the team “crocodile tears”
The Liverpool fans, through the group Spirit of Shankly, he expressed his rejection of the apologies of the English team for joining the European Super League, and called for changes in the organizational system and ownership of the teams.
In a statement released on social media, Spirit of Shankly, The largest group of fans of the Liverpool, He apologized for John Henry, Owner of the team, of “crocodile tears.”
“It’s been a tumultuous day for everyone. We’ve always called for sincerity, integrity and transparency from the owners of our club, FSG, but the arrogance they’ve shown is terrifying, but not surprising.”
“We’ve seen John Henry’s apologies, but this public relations exercise comes too late. These crocodile tears don’t help. Actions speak louder than words. Liverpool is not an American franchise, it’s a history-based community and tradition, ”the association added.
“Our masters have betrayed everyone. The fans, the coach, the players and the coaching staff. And they have humiliated themselves for greed and arrogance. The hypocrisy of the Premier League and television has also been here. We need a change. fundamental in football, one that is fair to the whole pyramid of sport, not just to the elite. We need a model that promises equality in the distribution of money. “
Liverpool is one of six English teams that have already broken away from one Superliga European that began with twelve founding members and which now has only Real Madrid and Barcelona.