Chelsea fans protested against the planned Super League
Manchester City and Chelsea have turned away from plans for a European football super league, according to British media reports. As reported by Sky News, the “Sun” and the BBC on Tuesday evening, citing insider sources, both clubs are said to have initiated a withdrawal.
Chelsea fans, who had gathered in front of the Stamford Bridge stadium in London to protest against the Super League plans, were already celebrating, as could be seen on videos on social networks.
Chelsea and Manchester City are among six English clubs that have committed to founding a Super League. You want to compete with the UEFA Champions League. With the exception of a few places, participation in the new competition is to be permanently reserved for a group of fewer top clubs. However, the plans are met with broad resistance from fans, politicians and associations.