Reports are claiming that five top Premier League clubs have been involved in a meeting to discuss a breakaway European Super League. The clubs were Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United.
They met with American billionaire Stephen Ross at the Dorchester Hotel. The real estate developer created the pre-season International Champions Cup.
Reports are claiming that five top Premier League clubs have been involved in a meeting to discuss a breakaway European Super League. The clubs were Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United.
They met with American billionaire Stephen Ross at the Dorchester Hotel. The real estate developer created the pre-season International Champions Cup.
The idea of a Super League has been moving up the agenda again because not all top clubs qualify for the Champions League. They are also concerned by the increasing financial competition from China. The talks serve as a means of increasing pressure for ‘wild card’ entries for top clubs.
A British winner of the Champions League could expect to make about £100m, but the Premier League’s own television deals is proving something of a leveller.