Individual reactions
Former
Manchester United player and current
Salford City co-owner
Gary Neville's reaction generated strong attention on social media, calling the formation "an act of pure greed" and being especially disappointed at his former club's admission, going on to say that stringent measures must be taken against the founding clubs, including bans from European competitions and point deductions.
[49] Supporters groups from all six English clubs opposed the league, releasing statements condemning the plans and the clubs for their involvement in the league.
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Another former Manchester United player
Roy Keane said, "It comes down to money, greed. Obviously, we've heard nothing from FIFA yet but it doesn't sound good, let's hope they stop it in its tracks because it is just pure greed. We talk about big clubs –
Bayern Munich are one of the biggest clubs in the world. At least they've made a stand, which is a good start."
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Italian sports commentator Mario Sconcerti called the Super League a "crude idea that goes against the fans."
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PSG player
Ander Herrera said in a tweet, "I fell in love with popular football, with the football of the fans, with the dream of seeing the team of my heart compete against the greatest. If this European super league advances, those dreams are over."
[52] Atalanta full-back
Robin Gosens said the Super League "is a huge disaster for football. I am shocked that it is coming true now... If there is now a Super League in which Arsenal or Tottenham qualify forever without any sporting achievement, then football will be stripped of its foundations. Everyone must be aware that football will change forever and never be the same again."
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Liverpool midfielder
James Milner in a post-match interview that he didn't like the Super League and wished it won't happen.
[54] Liverpool head coach
Jürgen Klopp was also critical of the Super League, though he said he would not resign and instead would "sort it somehow” with
Fenway Sports Group.
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