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Fans condemn 'greedy' soccer clubs for breakaway plan

Fans protesting [photo courtesy]

Furious soccer fans condemned a "greedy power grab" by top European clubs who announced the formation of a breakaway Super League to rival the Champions League.

The league will have 20 teams, with 15 founding members to be joined by five clubs who qualify annually based on their domestic achievements. Crucially, the founding 15 would have their participation guaranteed, removing any risk of relegation.

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