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Fury as elite clubs blindside UEFA in European Super League breakaway

Alamy | AC Milan and Juventus are two of the 12 founding clubs in the European Super League expected to commence as soon as practicable in a big blow to governing body UEFA

Breakaway league re-emerges on eve of UEFA announcing new format for Champions League.

The 12 founding clubs of European Super League expects a three further clubs to join as founders in their "new midweek competition" with teams continuing to "compete in their respective national leagues".

Governing bodies blindsided during a week of rumour and counter-rumour.

Threats to ban some of the world’s leading clubs if they see through their plans.

18 April 2021 - 10:57 PM

By James Corbett and Mads Meisner

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