The European Super League was a proposed football competition that would have included some of the biggest clubs from across Europe. The original proposal in April 2021 featured 12 founding members: AC Milan, Arsenal, Atlético Madrid, Chelsea, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Juventus, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Tottenham Hotspur.
These teams were selected based on their historical success, global fanbase, and commercial appeal. The proposal aimed to create a closed competition without relegation, which sparked widespread criticism from fans, players, and football governing bodies.
Despite the initial announcement, the project faced immediate backlash and most of the English clubs withdrew within 48 hours. The controversy led to significant discussions about the future structure of European football and the balance between commercial interests and sporting tradition. |
