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Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus stand firm on European Super League

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These clubs are the only three of the original 12 to have not distanced themselves from the project. [Photo: Courtesy]

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus released a joint statement on Wednesday saying they would not bow down to pressure from European soccer governing body UEFA to put an end to their attempts to launch a breakaway Super League.

The clubs are the only three of the original 12 to have not distanced themselves from the project following fierce criticism from fans, soccer governing bodies and even governments.

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