Yet another movie allusion to portray the collapse of the big game plan that the Super League had put into play.
Chelsea were first to pull followed by Manchester City.
Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham completed the Premier League contingent’s about turn.
Thanos,Florentino Perez remains defiant however.
A statement put out by the Super League statement put outers said ….
“We are proposing a new European competition because the existing system does not work. Our proposal is aimed at allowing the sport to evolve while generating resources and stability for the full football pyramid, including helping overcome the financial difficulties experienced by the entire football community as a result of the pandemic. It would also provide materially enhanced solidarity payments to all football stakeholders.
“Despite the announced departure of the English clubs, forced to take such decisions due the pressure out on them, we are convinced our proposal is fully aligned with European law and regulations as was demonstrated by a court decision to protect the Super League from third party actions.
“Given current circumstances, we shall reconsider the most appropriate steps to reshape the project, always having in mind our goals of offering fans the best experience possible while enhancing solidarity payments for the entire football community.”
But its not looking too good.
To end this allusion with a mixed metaphor -the dark side of the farce is in retreat at the moment and the avengers have taken this round.