The ESL breakaway was met by protests at the clubs, leading to the six English sides quickly withdrawingThe “big six” English clubs who joined the failed European Super League have agreed to a combined £22 million fine by the Premier League and a 30-point deduction if they join a breakaway competition in the future. The settlement makes the clubs liable to an individual £25 million fine on top of the points deduction if they join a breakaway, effectively ruling out any future attempt. SponsoredThe £22 million will go to good causes — grassroots football and community schemes — rather than be distributed among the other 14 top-flight clubs. Some of the 14 had wanted points deductions to be imposed now but most are thought to accept that the Premier League’s action is punitive enough without causing a more damaging split.

Source: The Times June 09, 2021 12:32 UTC