The European Super League was a tough concept from the start, and now it’s falling apart before out very eyes.
With players and fans seemingly against the concept ever since it was announced over the weekend, the European Super League appears to be dying a slow, painful death. The Super League, which was meant as a competition to rival some of the domestic leagues and Champions League, would pit some of the best teams in Europe against one another.
Yet, under pressure from players and fans — including Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp — the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City and Atletico Madrid are backing out.
BREAKING
— Dan Roan (@danroan) April 20, 2021
I understand Chelsea are now preparing documentation to request withdrawing from the ESL
Manchester City pulling out of Super League. City have told organisers they no longer want to be part of the £4.6billion scheme. Full details coming @SunSport @TheSunFootball @TheSun
— Martin Lipton (@MartinLipton) April 20, 2021
It's not just the English teams rapidly pulling out... senior sources at Atletico Madrid tell me they are OUT, too.
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) April 20, 2021
Soccer fans are happy the European Super League is falling apart
“People are not happy with it, I can understand that,” Klopp told Sky Sports over the weekend. “But I cannot say a lot more about it to be honest because we were not involved in any process, not the players, not me, we didn’t know about it … we will have to wait (and see) how it develops.”
Fans around Europe and the United States are excited the Super League may be no more.
Imagine being a team that hasn't announced pulling out of the Super League yet.
— Zwë 🍟 (@ZwebackHD) April 20, 2021
I don't think Florentino Pérez can remain as Real Madrid's President if the Super League falls apart.
— Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarreteM) April 20, 2021
https://twitter.com/mattzarb/status/1384572242613477376
Nearly there. Just nine more withdrawals, and Spurs will be the champions of the inaugural Super League! #masterclass pic.twitter.com/CaPI6W86aa
— Danny Kelly (@dannykellywords) April 20, 2021
Chelsea fans stopped the Super League. You’re all welcome.
— Rory Jennings 🍊🦩 (@Chelsearory) April 20, 2021
maybe the real Super League was the friends we made along the way
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) April 20, 2021
Sources: Alabama has pulled out of the European Super League.
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) April 20, 2021
football fans after seeing the super league fall apart https://t.co/ePScqQTzTO
— kiära (@kiwiicroissants) April 20, 2021
Things that lasted longer than the Super League:
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) April 20, 2021
*Quibi
*Kim Kardashian's marriage to Kris Humphries
*New York Jets HC Bill Belichick
*Rasheed Wallace as an Atlanta Hawk
*Kanye’s presidential campaign
Here is the moment Chelsea fans heard that their club was withdrawing from the Super league.
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) April 20, 2021
Simply BEAUTIFUL.
https://t.co/WOekkz7UQO
Stan Kroenke seeing everyone withdraw from the Super League pic.twitter.com/npPC0RgBpF
— Simpsons Arsenal (@SimpsonsArsenal) April 20, 2021
While owners would always prefer more money in their pockets, this remains more proof that they ought to consult their own players and supporters before making such a drastic move. For now, the Super League appears to be on the outs.