Last updated on .From the section FootballChelsea fans protested against their involvement in the European Super League outside Stamford BridgeAll six Premier League teams involved in the European Super League (ESL) have now withdrawn from the competition. Manchester City confirmed they have "formally enacted the procedures to withdraw" from the Super League. Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson said on social media external-link his side's "collective position" is they do not want the Super League to take place. Uefa had hoped to stave off the threat of a European Super League with a new 36-team Champions League, which was agreed on Monday. Manchester City said they have "formally enacted the procedures to withdraw from the group developing plans for a European Super League".

Source: BBC April 20, 2021 18:00 UTC