"and three from Serie A ( AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus). Now only Real Madrid remain. The six English clubs left days after the project's unveiling -- deterred by the strength of opposition to the idea. Atlético, Inter and AC Milan soon followed. Juventus took longer to depart, finalizing their withdrawal in June 2024."
"And on Saturday, Barcelona, in a 28-word statement, belatedly confirmed that they're leaving too. Madrid's isolation comes at a time when, in some ways, the idea of a Super League is on a stronger ideological and practical footing than ever. In December 2023, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) found that UEFA's previous rules on breakaway competitions were an unlawful monopoly. In May 2024, a Madr"
Twelve clubs launched the European Super League in April 2021, drawn from the Premier League, LaLiga and Serie A. Most founding clubs abandoned the project within days or months, with Juventus exiting in June 2024 and Barcelona formally confirming their withdrawal in a 28-word statement. Real Madrid remains the only founding club still listed as involved. The six English clubs departed quickly amid strong opposition. A December 2023 European Court of Justice ruling found UEFA's prior rules on breakaway competitions unlawful, strengthening the ideological and legal footing of Super League proposals.
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