Barcelona withdraw from European Super League project
Barcelona withdraw from the European Super League project, leaving rivals Real Madrid as the only one of the original 12 clubs still signed up to the plans.
Barcelona have withdrawn from the European Super League project, leaving rivals Real Madrid as the only club still signed up to the proposal of a breakaway league.
The reigning La Liga champions confirmed their decision in a brief statement released on the club website.
"FC Barcelona hereby announces that today it has formally notified the European Super League Company and the clubs involved of its withdrawal from the European Super League project," said the club.
A total of 12 clubs signed up to form a breakaway European Super League in 2021, including Premier League sides Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham.
But following a backlash from supporters, all six Premier League clubs withdrew from the project within 72 hours of its announcement.
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