Photo / APA group of 12 European clubs split football today by announcing plans to walk away from the Champions League to create a breakaway competition, drawing an angry response and the threat of legal action from UEFA. The moves to quit the existing structures in an apparent grab for more money and power include Real Madrid, Barcelona and the American owners of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United. "We will help football at every level and take it to its rightful place in the world," he said. The Super League organisers hope for three more teams to join. But for the fans and employees of the smaller clubs - the Grimsbys, Colchesters, and Tranmeres - who will be truly kneecapped.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 18, 2021 23:03 UTC