Gary Neville suggests punishment he hopes Chelsea are given following ESL news
April 21, 2021
Gary Neville ordered huge repercussions for Chelsea and the other five Premier League clubs for their involvement in the European Super League.
Passionately speaking on Sky Sports last night, Neville reacted to the news that Chelsea and Manchester City had withdrawn their name from the formation of this controversial competition.
Although it was a noticeable step towards abolishing this project, the former Manchester United defender felt that there needed to be consequences for those teams concerned.
SALFORD, ENGLAND – JANUARY 22: Gary Neville a co-owner of Salford City looks on during the Sky Bet League Two match between Salford City and Harrogate Town at Moor Lane on January 22, 2021 in Salford, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games
Arsenal, Spurs, Man Utd, Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea have signed up to much-maligned £4.3bn project
A dozen European football clubs have agreed to join a midweek Super League with plans to start in August
Competition would have no relegation, damaging Champions League and mortally wound domestic leagues
Clubs will cream off billions in new TV money and advertising with critics saying they are pursuing NFL model
Boris Johnson has condemned the European Super League as damaging as Tories draw up robust fight back
The PM admitted clubs could be compelled to pay back state-backed coronavirus loans and furlough money
Arsenal, Spurs, Man Utd, Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea have signed up to much-maligned £4.3bn project
A dozen European football clubs have agreed to join a midweek Super League with plans to start in August
Competition would have no relegation, damaging Champions League and mortally wound domestic leagues
Clubs will cream off billions in new TV money and advertising with critics saying they are pursuing NFL model
Boris Johnson has condemned the European Super League as damaging as Tories draw up robust fight back
The PM admitted clubs could be compelled to pay back state-backed coronavirus loans and furlough money
European Super League clubs have a good chance of winning any legal battle with UEFA if football s governing body tries to block plans for the breakaway competition, an expert has warned.
Legal fights between governing bodies and upstart competitions have been fought before, with courts recently coming down on the side of promoting more competition in wrestling and ice skating, among others.
The 12 clubs, from England, Italy and Spain, announced plans on Sunday night to set up a competition to rival UEFA s Champions League and Europa League tournaments.
But the Premier League and UEFA are determined to use their rules to squeeze out clubs that are prepared to risk participating in a new tournament.