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.
Despite today’s events, here at Oxford City FC we won’t forget what football really means.
— Oxford City FC (@OxCityFC) April 18, 2021
We don’t have rich oligarchs bank rolling the club but we understand what the game is really about.
A football club at the heart of the community since 1882! 💙#WeAreCity pic.twitter.com/Uzd5GYVTFB
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.
Yeah I’m gonna start supporting Didcot Town FC in the Southern League Division One Central. I don’t think they’ll get invited to play in the “Super League”
— JJ (@jaymizzle64) April 19, 2021
I honestly think this idea of a Super League is a joke.
— Bethany 🌟🦂✨💫 (@BethanyDunbabin) April 19, 2021
If you support one of the teams in this new league, use this as a chance to find a new team, a more local team maybe and put your money into them instead!
Between VAR and ESL football is getting ruined! 😩 #BoycottESL
Any supporters of the “BIG 6” who don’t want the super league are always welcome to come to Oxford United to watch decent football without VAR when crowds are back 👍🏻
— Richard Clare (@RichOUFC) April 19, 2021
I can’t imagine for one second this Super League will take off with the clubs being banned from domestic leagues and players banned from playing for their countries.
— JJ (@jaymizzle64) April 19, 2021
I'm all for this super league 😃
— Joffy (@joffy88) April 19, 2021
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