ENGLAND’S biggest clubs could leave the Premier League and break off into a new European Super League.
Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City could all be approached by Fifa as part of an ambitious new project that will reshape football.
Premier Leagues biggest clubs could break off into a Super LeagueCredit: Rex Features
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has held talks with Fifa chief Gianni Infantino over holding two leagues featuring 40 of Europe’s wealthiest sides.
It would also mean there would be a promotion and relegation format that is designed to bring through huge amounts of revenue.
Encouraging the Premier League clubs will prove a challenge but they have been told their revenues will double.
The world’s biggest clubs from Spain, Italy, France and Germany will also be involved including the likes of Fenerbache.
It would also spell the end of the Champions League which already brings in huge amounts of cash for Uefa.
Infantino is keen to go ahead with plans because it raises the prospect of bringing in even more cash.
But the idea has been laughed off by Uefa chief Alexander Ceferin who said: “I have read about this insane plan.
“If reports are to be believed, it comes from a single club President (not the owner) and a lone football administrator.
“It would be hard to think of a more selfish and egotistical scheme.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
