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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Paul MacInnes

European Super League aims to build support by courting clubs outside elite

A banner held by Manchester City fans in April 2021 after European Super League plans emerged.
A banner held by Manchester City fans in April 2021 after European Super League plans emerged. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA

Attempts to resuscitate the European Super League are focused on persuading clubs outside the continental elite to join, as a crucial month for momentum in the project awaits.

On a day when the Premier League’s opposition to the proposals was reaffirmed by its chief executive, Richard Masters, at a meeting of the 20 clubs, fresh detail of the organisers’ plans emerged.

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