Protests
On 19 April 2021, a crowd of about 700 fans appeared outside
Elland Road despite COVID-19 restrictions, ahead of the scheduled match between
Leeds United and Liverpool, to protest against the Super League.
[56] While warming up before the match, Leeds United players wore a shirt that read "Champions League. Earn it. Football is for the fans." under a Champions League logo.
[57]The shirts had been left on the benches inside the Liverpool changing room, but the players did not wear them. In addition, a large banner was placed behind one goal stating "Earn it on the pitch, football is for the fans."
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Polling
A snap
YouGov poll conducted shortly after the league's announcement found that 79% of British football fans oppose the Super League with only 14% expressing support. 76% of fans of the British teams joining the Super League also expressed disapproval, with 20% expressing support.
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