Why the European Super League is a cancer to football

The bad news is back for football fans. The concept of the European Super League (ESL) is closer than ever to becoming a reality.

The news broke on Sunday afternoon soon after the game between Manchester United and Burnley concluded at Old Trafford. According to recent reports, 12 clubs across Europe have agreed to participate in the midweek league.

The fans have already made their mind up about the European Super League. Most of the fanbases are against the idea even if gives their respective clubs an advantage over others, financially.

At the same time, UEFA and the Premier League hierarchy have also made their stance known and clear.

The English Premier League stated that the participating clubs will be banned from the league and the players will not be allowed to represent their national teams. However, the clubs are yet to respond to these claims.

What is the European Super League?

The league is a result of capitalism and globalization. The money is turning the planned project into a reality.

The likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur, are among the 12 clubs that are getting a direct pass into the tournament.

AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, and Real Madrid, are the others outfits from the Seria A and La Liga that will be competing in the tournament.

These 12 clubs have also been identified as the “Founding Clubs” by the association. Though the idea looks cool and is in the same lines as Champions League, 15 out of 20 teams will be provided a direct entry without any mandatory qualifications.

The other five teams will be selected based on their previous records in the domestic circuit.