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Wantaway Super League clubs face €1.2 billion divorce settlement

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Alamy | Clubs who have declared their intentions to abandon the seemingly collapsed Super League could be met with a penalty of at least €150 million.

Clubs wishing to abandon the Super League could face €150 billion break fee.

Super League president Florentino Perez emphasised “contract is binding.”

Withdrawal before start of competition requires written consent of at least 10 other members, but Off The Pitch has been told that two clubs did not even inform the Super League of its withdrawal.

Barcelona and Juventus, who are still to withdraw, previously hinted at ongoing legal issues in statements.

23 April 2021 - 12:59 PM

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