The Super League project was practically unanimous against him from its launch and will not have resisted for long. to the wrath of authorities, politicians and supporters. Football players also spoke. We can in particular quote the strong speeches of the former Manchester United player Gary Neville or du Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola while his club was still engaged in the project. Several footballers, sometimes very famous, also spoke.
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Ander Herrera, Paris SG
The Spaniard was one of the first to react after the announcement of the Super League. The current Paris SG midfielder has published a text on his social networks. “I fell in love with popular football, football for supporters, with the dream of seeing the club of my heart play against the greatest teams. If this Super League comes to pass, all these dreams will disappear […] The rich have stolen what people have created, which is nothing but the best sport on the planet ”.
– Ander Herrera (@AnderHerrera) April 19, 2021
Mezut Ozil, Fenerbahce
Now in Fenerbahçe, the former Arsenal player and 2014 world champion has strongly condemned the Super League. “Children dream of winning the World Cup or the Champions League, not just any Super League. The pleasure of big matches is that you play one or two a year, not every week. “
Kids grow up dreaming to win the World Cup and the Champions League – not any Super League. The enjoyment of big games is that they only happen once or twice a year, not every week. Really hard to understand for all football fans out there…
— Mesut Özil (@ MesutOzil1088) April 19, 2021
Benjamin Pavard, Bayern Munich
If his club Bayern Munich were never among the founders of the Super League, that did not prevent the French world champion from explaining why the Champions League was a separate competition and that he was not not possible to overuse it.
It’s not just a patch on a sleeve.
These are indescribable emotions as a player, incredible memories as a fan.
It is a competition that all players and all clubs should be able to aspire to if they deserve it. pic.twitter.com/PCWHT7eQXl
– Benjamin Pavard 5 (@ BenPavard28) April 19, 2021
Jordan Henderson, Liverpool
The Reds captain posted an unequivocal tweet on Tuesday evening, just hours before English clubs decided to withdraw from the Super League. “We don’t like it and we don’t want it to see the light of day. This is our common position. Our commitment to this football club and its supporters is absolute and unconditional. “
— Jordan Henderson (@JHenderson) April 20, 2021
Kévin De Bruyne, Manchester City
The Citizens point guard posted a long message on his social networks explaining that what made football the salt was competition and not sporting certainty. “I represented the Belgian, German and English championships. I am also proud to represent my country. I worked and competed against everyone trying to win the toughest competition. But the most important word in all of this is competition. With all the events that have happened over the past few days, maybe now is a good time for everyone to come together and try to find a solution. We know this is a big business and I know I’m part of it. But I’m still a little boy who loves to play football. “
– Kevin De Bruyne (@DeBruyneKev) April 20, 2021
Marcus Rashford, Manchester United
Very involved in social causes in England, Marcus Rashford obviously reacted to the Super League. The Reds Devils striker soberly posted a photo where we can see inscribed: “Football is nothing without the fans. “ A phrase borrowed from Matt Busby, British football legend.
– Marcus Rashford MBE (arMarcusRashford) April 20, 2021
Gérard Piqué, FC Barcelona
The Catalan club’s center-back tweeted when announcing the withdrawal of the six English clubs. “Football belongs to the fans. Today more than ever. “ Many Internet users have reminded him of the end of the original Davis Cup tennis format of which he was the originator, but that’s another story …
Football belongs to the fans. Today more than ever.
– Gerard Piqué (@ 3gerardpique) April 20, 2021
Raheem Sterling et Aymeric Laporte, Manchester City
The two Manchester City players communicated on their social networks after the announcement of the withdrawal of their club, the first to have taken the lead. Not without a certain irony. “It was short”, said the Frenchman.
That was quick lol
– Aymeric Laporte (@Laporte) April 20, 2021
Ok bye
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) April 20, 2021
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