LONDON: Rebel soccer clubs that joined a breakaway European Super League are facing break-up fees for ditching a binding agreement that threatened to overturn the hierarchy of the world's most popular sport, two sources told Reuters.
The controversial project has yet to be called off despite most clubs deciding to walk away amid intense criticism from fans and politicians.But those like Real Madrid which are still holding on to the plan may enforce break-up fees on those who left, the sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity."Since the club agreement has not collapsed yet, those who are pulling the plug will likely face consequences.
Twelve European clubs including Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus, Manchester United and Liverpool entered a binding agreement to launch an elite competition on Apr 18 only for six clubs to walk away less than 48 hours later.Manchester City was the first club to back out of the venture, followed by Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea.
Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli - one of the founders of the project – told Reuters on Wednesday that it was unlikely the plan would go ahead, blaming the involvement of politicians for the league's downfall.
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