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Why is the new football ESL so controversial?

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00100001 · 19/04/2021 07:54

Can some explain like I'm 5?

Why are all the fans, the government, UEFA etc up in arms?

Sorry.... Just not sure what the problem is?

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sweetclems · 20/04/2021 18:37

@pheebumbalatti

A bunch of greedy morons think that another bunch of greedy morons shouldn't be doing business on their turf. A bunch of plebs think any of this matters.
Ah someone who thinks the same as me
LetsGoFlyAKiteee · 20/04/2021 18:38

But even if the teams don't get kicked out the league what's the point in being in it. All that can be won is the title. There won't be whole top 4 finish cause it won't matter. Be really pointless being apart of something that have little effect.

Protests yesterday...Protests today.. wonder if they expected this strong a backlash. No manager or player has said anything postive..or anyone come to that.

Ifailed · 20/04/2021 18:52

@DuncinToffee

And let's not forget Womens football

A very good point. When Women's football is finally starting to get the TV/media coverage it deserves, this comes along and pulls the rug out. It is still building it's audience and this gives an easy cop-out to broadcasters claiming to meet any 'inclusivity' requirements.

Don't forget with 15 permanent members, the ESL will basically be 'exhibition' games, rather like the friendlies men's teams play during the summer. Presumably the women will be present as a tidbit on the side as part of the warm up to the main event.

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adawong · 20/04/2021 18:54

There is a rumour that Chelsea could pull out.

LetsGoFlyAKiteee · 20/04/2021 18:55

Good!!!! It was said us and City were the last to sign. Really really really hope this new is true!

AnneShirleysNewDress · 20/04/2021 18:57

@adawong It's on Sky news now.

DuncinToffee · 20/04/2021 19:01

@LetsGoFlyAKiteee

Good!!!! It was said us and City were the last to sign. Really really really hope this new is true!
Your fans are doing their bit

Fans here at the Chelsea Protest adamant they want to stop the Chelsea team bus entering the stadium tonight. Interesting to see if they do or not #cfc t.co/xwMWP8P0lA

ElizabethTudor · 20/04/2021 19:03

Literally just seen this breaking on the BBC news website
European Super League: Chelsea preparing to withdraw from proposed competition www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56823501

DuncinToffee · 20/04/2021 19:04

[quote Ifailed]@DuncinToffee

And let's not forget Womens football

A very good point. When Women's football is finally starting to get the TV/media coverage it deserves, this comes along and pulls the rug out. It is still building it's audience and this gives an easy cop-out to broadcasters claiming to meet any 'inclusivity' requirements.

Don't forget with 15 permanent members, the ESL will basically be 'exhibition' games, rather like the friendlies men's teams play during the summer. Presumably the women will be present as a tidbit on the side as part of the warm up to the main event.[/quote]
Horrible thought Sad

AgeLikeWine · 20/04/2021 19:06

Chelsea have withdrawn. This ridiculous farce will now collapse, probably in the next 24 hours.

The game must now take serious action to punish these clubs very severely. A five year ban from European competition would be a good place to start.

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00100001 · 20/04/2021 19:20

It does seem that they're going to go ahead and will sell out stadiums anyway 🤷‍♀️ the fanbase is millions of people.

They "legacy" fans won't stop supporting them, not really. They'll grumble and moan, and yeah,sure some will protest with their money and not renew their season ticket... but there's going to be another person who WILL buy that season ticket.

Why should the clubs care about the fans? They're a business at the end of the day, their only aim is to make money, so why not grab this opportunity?

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LarsErickssong · 20/04/2021 19:21

Reports on Twitter suggest City are going to withdraw imminently too and TalkSport are reporting that all 12 clubs are to meet tonight to talk about disbanding.

LetsGoFlyAKiteee · 20/04/2021 19:23

City are out as well..2 definitely down

LarsErickssong · 20/04/2021 19:23

Atletico Madrid's announcement also on its way apparently

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00100001 · 20/04/2021 19:24

It's all kicking off..."The proposed European Super League is OFF, talkSPORT understands.

All of the clubs involved in the controversial plans are meeting now to disband idea, after Chelsea and Man City pulled out of the competition.

More to follow…"

Talksport

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00100001 · 20/04/2021 19:25

Being reported in BBC as breaking news...

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DuncinToffee · 20/04/2021 19:25

Man City out is confirmed
Chelsea is still considering

LarsErickssong · 20/04/2021 19:26

Liverpool also out according to Twitter

Comefromaway · 20/04/2021 19:33

City was reportedly the last to join. Ds is relieved.

Skiptheheartsandflowers · 20/04/2021 19:37

Looks like it's collapsed! BoJo will be relieved he doesn't have to actually do anything now.

LetsGoFlyAKiteee · 20/04/2021 19:38

@DuncinToffee chelsea was the first to withdraw..started a trend

jgw1 · 20/04/2021 19:40

@Skiptheheartsandflowers

Looks like it's collapsed! BoJo will be relieved he doesn't have to actually do anything now.
I have to say I assume that this whole collapse thing was as a result of his amazing leadership and dedication to the really big issues of the day.
SakuraEdenSwan1 · 20/04/2021 19:41

Chelsea and Man City drawing up documents to pull out, come on Liverpool and the rest let's get out of this and bring football back to the fans.

LetsGoFlyAKiteee · 20/04/2021 19:43

Nice to be the first club to withdraw. Silly idea in the first place!! This is so funny how quickly its gone wrong for the planning bloke.

Helen1990 · 20/04/2021 19:43

CHELSEA MAN CITY ATHLETICO MADRID AND BARCELONA OUT......