FOOTBALL fans have reacted to the news of a new European Super League. 

Oxford City Football Club has also condemned the prospect of six English clubs possibly joining a breakaway continental league.

Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester City later announced they have signed up to the plan, and will be joined by teams from Italy and Spain.

The move would see them create a competition for up to 20 clubs to rival the Champions League, but would not feature relegation or promotion.

Teams would play each other in midweek while still competing in their domestic leagues.

The mooted shake-up was widely criticised by political leaders including Prime Minister Boris Johnson. 

Uefa, the football associations of England, Spain and Italy, plus the Premier League, LaLiga and Serie A have also spoken out against the move.

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He said: “Plans for a European Super League would be very damaging for football and we support football authorities in taking action,

“They would strike at the heart of the domestic game, and will concern fans across the country.

“The clubs involved must answer to their fans and the wider footballing community before taking any further steps.”

On Twitter, some Football fans questioned whether now was the right time to switch teams to support a local club instead.