On Sunday night, news arrived that literally shocked the world of football: the creation of the European superalloy.
12 of the most powerful clubs in Europe have created a tight competition, where the founding clubs secure incredible economic returns. This competition was immediately criticized by UEFA, FIFA, fans, presidents, even footballers. The world of football has joined in protest against this format that favors the rich at the expense of the poor.
It seemed that between (sporting) threats and tug-of-war, the negotiations or in any case the clashes would last a long time, but yesterday the unthinkable happened!
The British change their minds
The biggest criticisms of this new competition came from England, with strong statements from parts of players and insiders, but above all from the English government and fans. Fans who gathered outside the major stadiums to protest, and who through social media created an incredible media noise.
The other participants
Among the other participants, the dissent of the fans was very clear, as well as the harsh statements of those who live in the world of football, the Sassuolo coach for example declared that he did not want to play against Milan (participant in the Super League). Even if in a less strong way, the Spanish and Italian teams began to have doubts yesterday.
📢 | PRESS RELEASE
- Inter (@Inter) April 21, 2021
Official press release of FC Internazionale Milano 👉 https://t.co/F6wncPBoH7#FCIM
A quick epilogue
After the first rumors about the retreat of the English teams, Manchester City becomes official, followed shortly after by the other Premier League teams. Already it seemed clear that without the English there was no way forward, even if the founding clubs had a meeting to address the problem. However, this problem is unsolvable, given that Inter, Atletico Madrid and Milan also retired during the night and this morning.
The Super League is over
The official website of the Superlega announced the impossibility of continuing, with the definitive confirmation coming from Agnelli, president of Juventus and vice-president of the Superlega, as well as one of the major promoters of the project.
🇬🇧#Lambs admits the #SuperLeague can't go ahead: “To be frank and honest, no, evidently that is not the case” ⛔️
- Financial Sports® (@FinancialSs) April 21, 2021
🇮🇹Agnelli surrenders: stop at #SuperLeague #ESLOUT #ESL # Juventus @goal pic.twitter.com/xiJRpuJmRj
In short, here is the epilogue that most of the fans hoped to see, the only possible conclusion to what would seriously undermine the balance of European football. An epilogue that came quickly, and that makes football fans from all over Europe celebrate!
