The drama came just two days after six leading English clubs were revealed to be joining the European Super League (ESL). I hope the other clubs involved in the European Super League will follow their lead.”He had earlier threatened to “drop a legislative bomb” on moves to set up the splinter league with leading teams in Spain and Italy. At an emergency summit with the game’s top officials, the PM pledged the Government’s “unwavering support” to efforts to halt the European Super League. Six leading English clubs were revealed to be joining the European Super LeagueThe Prime Minister said last night: “Be in no doubt, we don’t support the formation of this European Super League. In a message to the clubs’ billionaire owners, Mr Johnson said: “Association football was invented and codified in this country.

Source: Express April 21, 2021 06:45 UTC