Premier League release statement over European Super League plans and hint at bans and ‘holding shareholders to account’

THE Premier League have released a statement announcing all 14 clubs ‘unanimously and vigorously rejected the plans’ for the European Super League.

A crisis meeting was held this morning with all top-flight clubs except the ‘big six’ who want to form a breakaway league.

And the Prem reassured everything in their power will be done to prevent the plans from going ahead.

It also hinted at bans by adding that it would hold shareholders to account for their role in the farce.

The statement read: “The Premier League, alongside The FA, met with clubs today to discuss the immediate implications of the Super League proposal.

“The 14 clubs at the meeting unanimously and vigorously rejected the plans for the competition.

“The Premier League is considering all actions available to prevent it from progressing, as well as holding those Shareholders involved to account under its rules. 

“The League will continue to work with key stakeholders including fan groups, Government, UEFA, The FA, EFL, PFA and LMA to protect the best interests of the game and call on those clubs involved in the proposed competition to cease their involvement immediately.  

“The Premier League would like to thank fans and all stakeholders for the support they have shown this week on this significant issue.

“The reaction proves just how much our open pyramid and football community means to people.”

Players have started to voice their discontent over the plans including James Milner while Marcus Rashford posted an image of a quote from the legendary Sir Matt Busby that read: “Football is nothing without fans.”

Since the plans were announced on Sunday, they have been met with a furious backlash from fans, clubs, pundits, and the government.

Everton hit out at the ‘preposterous arrogance’ of the dirty dozen as West Ham claimed it was ‘an attack on sporting integrity.’

United chief Ed Woodward, one of the names spearheading the new league, also reportedly held an emergency meeting with ‘seriously unimpressed’ players.

It is reported how cracks have ‘started to appear’ with one Premier League club ‘seriously considering pulling out’.

Uefa have already threatened to kick the rebel clubs out of the Champions League.

And the government insisted ‘no action is off the table’ with Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying they have his “unwavering support for the football authorities and confirmed they have the government’s full backing to take whatever action necessary to put a stop to these plans.”

Amazon Prime have also confirmed they have not been in any talks to host any Super League match on their streaming service.

A statement posted on social media read: “Amazon Prime Video understands and shares the concerns raised by football fans regarding a breakaway Super League.

“We believe part of the drama and beauty of European football comes from the ability of any club to achieve success through their performances on the pitch.

“We have not been involved in any discussions for the proposed Super League.”

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