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Players hit out at breakaway European Super League

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26/4/15 Manchester United's Ander Herrera walks off dejected at full time [Reuters]

A number of current and former players from across Europe have hit out at plans for a European Super League, with Paris St-Germain midfielder Ander Herrera amongst the most vocal.

On Sunday, 12 Founder Clubs announced they intended to create and govern their own European competition, much to the incredulity of fans and leagues across the continent.

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