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European Super League collapse
Moment · 2021
Twelve clubs announced a breakaway league, then English clubs withdrew.
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- Apr 18 ’21 to Apr 20 ’21
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Trace the originTwelve clubs announced a breakaway competition. Fans and players opposed it, and Chelsea began withdrawing. A supporter trust later published a vote.
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April 2021
Chelsea FC seed · Apr 18 ’21
Chelsea published the founding clubs’ joint announcement of the proposed Super League.[1]
Juventus owner response · Apr 19 ’21
Juventus confirmed its agreement with the other founding clubs.[2]
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- 1Consult affected supporters before announcing structural changes.
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- YouGov football fans strongly opposed“Some 68 per cent were strongly opposed”68%[3]
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- Apr 19, 20211 day in
The Independent · YouGov poll finds 79 per cent of fans oppose elite competition
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