Rejection of politicians and footballers to the European Super League 2:05
(CNN) -
Several clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester City, are preparing to leave the newly announced European Super League competition.
According to multiple media reports, including The Athletic and Sky News, Chelsea is preparing documents to formally withdraw from the exclusive group.
In a joint announcement on Sunday, six English clubs (Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur), along with three teams from Italy (AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus) and three from Spain (Atlético de Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid) announced plans to form a separatist competition.
The Sun reported that Manchester City would also withdraw.
CNN has reached out to Chelsea and Manchester City about the reports, but has received no response.
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