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Real Madrid Demands Six English Clubs Pay Share of Failed Super League Costs
October 20, 2026 at 02:05 PM
Real Madrid is demanding six English clubs pay their share of the estimated 80 million euro startup costs of the abandoned European Super League.
- Real Madrid maintains that Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham remain liable for the league's startup costs.
- The six English clubs withdrew from the project in April 2021, days after its announcement, following fan protests and federation opposition.
- Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Juventus have so far borne the estimated 80 million euros in promotion and legal preparation costs.
- Florentino Pérez said in April 2021 that the clubs "cannot leave" their contractual commitments.