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David Byrom

La Liga chief Javier Tebas singles out Manchester United and Glazers over Super League plot

La Liga president Javier Tebas has singled out Manchester United and the Glazers over their role in the Super League.

As the dust settles on 12 teams' catastrophic attempts to break away from UEFA and form their own competition, United's ownership has come in for plenty of criticism in their role over the plot.

Tebas, who has consistently opposed the notion of a European Super League, has now pointed the finger at the United hierarchy for their involvement in the competition.

Speaking to journalists, Tebas said he was surprised by how many English clubs were willing to sign up to the tournament, but was not shocked that United were involved.

He said: "I was surprised by some of the English clubs.

"Not so much Manchester United, as these owners have a different idea of sport, with closed leagues. In Europe, that does not exist, we have another tradition."

He added: "The most surprised by what has happened have been English club owners as they have had to apologise.

"They did not understand the culture of English football."

Tebas has declared the notion of a European Super League dead, arguing English clubs are unlikely to try and form a breakaway competition again due to the significant reaction from fans.

With plenty of debate about whether the 12 clubs will face punishment, Tebas says there is no need due to the damage done to their reputations.

"We do not talk about punishments," he said. "The punishment has already been to their reputation

"The six English clubs will never enter into a Super League, or the French or German clubs.

"So this idea of a Super League is dead."

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