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Premier League release statement about controversial European Super League plan

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Fans burn a Liverpool replica shirt outside Elland Road, as a protest against Liverpool's decision to be included amongst the clubs attempting to form a new European Super League, in Leeds, England, Monday, April 19, 2021. Reaction to the proposals from 12 clubs to rip up European soccer by forming a breakaway Super League has ranged from anger and condemnation to humor and sarcasm. (Zac Goodwin/PA via AP)

The Premier League have released a statement roundly condemning the introduction of the European Super League after 14 of their clubs held a meeting to discuss their next steps.

Six clubs - ArsenalChelseaLiverpoolManchester CityManchester United and Tottenham - signed up to the new league on Sunday, resulting in fierce criticism from their own fans, supporters of other teams, some players, management and even government.

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