British PM leads backlash against 'big six' clubs planning to join Super League

The announcement by six leading English clubs that they plan to join a breakaway European Super League sparked a furious reaction on Sunday, with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling the proposals"very damaging for football".The Premier League, English Football Association, players' union and fans' groups were also quick to voice their disapproval at the idea of a closed breakaway league.

Those changes were seen as a measure to dissuade a breakaway and appease the continent's biggest clubs, who are seeking greater revenue from more matches against each other.However, the 12 breakaway clubs have been lured by a 3.5 billion euro pot just to sign up to the competition. The FA said a closed league would"attack the principles of open competition and sporting merit" and repeated a threat by FIFA that players who participate in such a competition could be banned from representing their countries at the international level.

In a statement, the Manchester United Supporters' Trust said:"A 'Super League' based on a closed shop of self-selected wealthy clubs goes against everything football, and Manchester United, should stand for.

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