Manchester City decide to pull out of European Super League

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Manchester City Decide To Pull Out Of European Super League
Manchester City have decided to pull out of the European Super League, © PA Archive/PA Images
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By PA Sport Staff

Manchester City have confirmed their intention to pull out of the proposed European Super League.

City, along with the other members of English football’s so-called ‘big six’, were among 12 clubs plotting to form a breakaway rival to the Champions League.

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News of their intention to withdraw from the controversial project came after reports Chelsea were also planning to quit.

A City statement read: “Manchester City Football Club can confirm that it has formally enacted the procedures to withdraw from the group developing plans for a European Super League.”

On a day of rapid developments that left the Super League concept in danger of collapsing just two days after it had been announced, Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward also resigned.

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