European Super League Update: Rumors were spreading that Juventus was preparing to leave the ESL project, but the club has come out to dispute those claims
According to a media report, Juventus had informed Real Madrid and Barcelona of their departure from the European Super League (ESL) project. However, the Italian club stated on Tuesday that they have not withdrawn from the project.
Juve stated that they will have talks with Real and Barca, the other clubs involved in the project, regarding the possibility of withdrawing.
“Juventus will proceed with any communications due under the law following the outcome of the discussions and evaluations (regarding a potential exit),” the club said.
“Much of the version published by the media about the contents of the communication (including any reference to alleged threats of potential sanctions by UEFA) are not true.”
Neither Real nor Barca responded to a Reuters request for comment.
The Super League spokesperson was unable to provide a comment right away.
In April 2021, a group of 12 elite football clubs in Europe created the Super League with the aim of taking control of the sport and its profitable income from UEFA, the governing body of European soccer.
The plan fell apart in less than two days due to backlash from fans and players, resulting in Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Atletico Madrid withdrawing from the proposal.
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