European Super League announced - with 12 football clubs including six from England
Mr Johnson said the new league would"strike at the heart of the domestic game, and will concern fans across the country".
"The clubs involved in this proposal should rethink immediately. And if they don't, they should face the consequences of their actions. Because football without fans is nothing." UEFA, the FA, and the Premier League are among others to have expressed opposition, saying in a joint statement that they"remain united in our efforts to stop this cynical project", adding:"We thank those clubs in other countries, especially the French and German clubs, who have refused to sign up to this.
It will begin in August with clubs participating in two groups of 10, playing home and away fixtures, some during the week, with the top three in each group qualifying for the quarter-finals.
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