Monday briefing: FC Barcelona formally quit European Super League project
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9 February 2026 - 5:30 AM
FC Barcelona have formally withdrawn from the European Super League project, leaving Real Madrid as the only club still committed to the breakaway competition.
The La Liga champions said in a statement that they had notified the European Super League Company and the remaining participating clubs of their decision to exit the project, which was launched in April 2021 with the backing of 12 clubs
FC Barcelona’s decision follows comments made by club president Joan Laporta in October
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