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What happened with the European Super League proposal in the past?
The original idea for a club-centered league, which was to take place on weekdays and weekends, encountered severe backlash and was ultimately dismissed following its announcement in 2021.
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham were among the 12 clubs that initially signed on.
In a major development for European football, the Premier League teams were poised to collaborate with AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Juventus, and Real Madrid.
The ESL announced that the founding clubs aimed to establish a “new midweek competition” while still “competing in their respective national leagues”.
Nevertheless, after intense backlash 32 months ago, nine of the 12 founding members quickly opted out.
This response included opposition from key figures in England, such as the then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Royal Family, represented by Football Association president Prince William.
However, the idea has now regained traction.
