The six clubs involved have been accused of “betrayal” and “greed”
(Picture: AP)Today’s Talking Point: Is the European Super League a good idea?
The football world has been awash with controversy today after new plans emerged for a breakaway European Super League.
The six clubs involved - Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur - have all been accused of “betrayal” and “greed,” with Boris Johnson hinting at measures that would force them to pay greater heed to their fans.
“These clubs are not just great global brands,” Johnson explained to reporters. “They’re also clubs that have originated historically from their towns, from their cities, from their local communities. They should have a link with those fans, and with the fan base in their community.”
“We are going to look at everything that we can do with the football authorities to make sure that this doesn’t go ahead in the way that it’s currently being proposed.”
But what are your thoughts on the European Super League? Let us know in the comments for your chance to be featured in tomorrow’s Talking Point article.
Weekend Talking Point: Are you going to watch Prince Philip’s funeral?
It seems many of you took the time to watch the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral at the weekend.
While not everyone was in agreement, popular responses to our question included “of course,” or “it’s the least we can do.”
We received comments from all over the world as people shared their plans to tune in. Linda Barney said she would be watching from Australia, while others discussed watching from India, and Alice Castillo asked what time she could watch from the US.
