English clubs pull out of Super League as competition appears to crumble

Published on April 21, 2021 - Duration: 00:58s

English clubs pull out of Super League as competition appears to crumble

English football’s so-called ‘big six’ have confirmed their intention to pull out of the proposed European Super League.Manchester City became the first team to quit the controversial project on Tuesday evening and were later followed by Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal.The PA news agency understands Chelsea have also begun proceedings to withdraw from the breakaway competition.


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League competition featuring professional association football clubs from England
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British professional rugby league competition
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Association football club in England
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Association football club in London, England
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Association football club in London, England
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Association football club in Manchester, England
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Association football club in London, England
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