Liverpool’s stance on the European Super League with the Reds the only ‘Big Six’ club yet to post a rejection statement in the wake of landmark legal ruling
- Liverpool are the only 'Big Six' team to publicly reject the new competition this year
- The club works with a recognized supporters' trust through the ESL
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Liverpool are expected to join other top clubs in refusing to join the European Super League, despite being the only Premier League 'Big Six' side to distance themselves from potential competition in recent days .
The European Court of Justice's landmark ruling on Thursday found that UEFA and FIFA acted in breach of competition law by blocking the creation of a European Super League in 2021.
The masterminds behind the new competition that aims to rival the Champions League and other UEFA and FIFA competitions subsequently unveiled new ambitious plans in the wake of the announcement, but were met with immediate rejections from top clubs.
Manchester United immediately rejected the proposals, as did Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid.
Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham reiterated their loyalty to UEFA competitions later in the day. However, Barcelona and Real Madrid celebrated the announcement as they look to make the European Super League a reality.
Liverpool, like other top clubs, is expected to refuse to participate in the European Super League
Reds manager Jurgen Klopp has yet to join other Premier League managers in criticizing the ESL's new plans
Liverpool were one of the Premier League teams that originally joined the ESL two years ago, before following other English sides in withdrawing their support as fans were furious at the proposed plans.
It has now been revealed that, although the club has not released a statement on the recent legal decision, Liverpool will reportedly not be participating and have worked with recognized supporters' trust, the Spirit of Shankly (SoS). the court's ruling.
'Liverpool has not immediately commented since Thursday's ruling, but the PA news agency understands that legal authority over the issue of participation in new competitions rests with the trust of its recognized supporters, the Spirit of Shankly (SoS), since the withdrawal from the Super League Reds two years ago,” said a PA update.
Liverpool owner John W Henry previously wanted the club to join the European Super League before withdrawing their support
The supporters' trust also released a statement on their official website titled 'Not then, not now', before criticizing European Super League ambitions.
'Liverpool fans have already said no to a Super League back in April 2021 when it was first announced. Nothing has changed,” their statement read.
'We believed at the time that such a move – a farewell competition for the 'elite' – was contrary to the values and traditions of our club and the city, and our position remains the same.
'We were listened to at the time and John W. Henry apologized to the fans and took responsibility for Liverpool's involvement in the idea. In the aftermath, the Supporters' Council was established, which stipulated in the club's articles of association that such a decision cannot be taken again without the full consent of the supporters,” it added.
