European Super League Dead As Besieged Owners Brace For Sanctions
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Nine teams pulled out of the proposed Super League, including all six from the Premier League, on Wednesday.
The two Milan giants and Atletico Madrid followed all six English Premier League clubs in pulling out of the European Super League on Wednesday, dealing a fatal blow to the project as besieged owners launched damage-limitation exercises, desperate to head off sanctions. The withdrawals by Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham came just 48 hours after the league's unveiling late on Sunday following a furious response from fans and officials. The three Italian clubs involved -- Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan -- admitted defeat and La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid also pulled out. "From the Atletico squad we want to communicate our satisfaction over the final decision to withdraw the commitment to the Super League project taken by our club," said Atletico captain Koke in a statement on behalf of the squad.More Related News
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