What they say

"The clubs concerned will be banned from playing in any other competition at domestic, European or world level, and their players could be denied the opportunity to represent their national teams."

European governing body UEFA

"FIFA can only express its disapproval to a 'closed European breakaway league' outside of the international football structures."

Global governing body FIFA

"By bringing together the world's greatest clubs and players to play each other throughout the season, the Super League will open a new chapter for European football, ensuring world-class competition and facilities, and increased financial support for the wider football pyramid."

Joel Glazer, co-owner of Manchester United and Super League vice-chairman

"In the midst of a pandemic and an economic crisis, with football clubs at National League level (England's fifth tier) nearly going bust, furloughing players... these lot are having Zoom calls about breaking away and basically creating more greed? Joke."

Gary Neville, ex-Man United captain

"We, the coaches, are ready to coach the clubs. I have no doubt that the club will make the best decision for what is best for the future of the club."

Diego Simeone, Atletico Madrid coach

"We have come together at this critical moment, enabling European competition to be transformed, putting the game we love on a sustainable footing for the long-term future, substantially increasing solidarity, and giving fans and amateur players a regular flow of headline fixtures that will feed their passion for the game while providing them with engaging role models."

Andrea Agnelli, Juventus chief

"As the body representing 246 leading clubs across Europe, the ECA reiterates its stated commitment to working on developing the UEFA Club Competitions (UCCs) model with UEFA for the cycle beginning 2024 and that a 'closed super league model' to which media articles refer would be strongly opposed by ECA."

European Club Association (ECA)

"Dear AC Milan, Arsenal, Atletico, Chelsea, Barcelona, Internazionale, Juventus, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Tottenham fans, If you need a new club to support, we're always here for you. Kind regards, FC Spartak Moscow."

Russian club Spartak Moscow