Greedy top clubs fined and warned after ESL shocker
And the BBC reports that a further fine of £25m each and a 30-point deduction will be applied should they attempt a similar project again.
It adds that Uefa has temporarily suspended disciplinary proceedings against Juventus, Barcelona and Real Madrid who are yet to renounce the ESL.
They are the only three clubs among the original 12 that signed up for the rebel competition that are yet to accept any punishment.
The Football Association and Premier League are the latest to determine a punishment, though the £22m was described a “a gesture of goodwill” from clubs.
In a joint statement the league and the national governing body confirmed the money “will go towards the good of the game”, which includes “new investment in support for fans” and will help fund grassroots and community projects.
“The six clubs involved in proposals to form a European Super League have today acknowledged once again that their actions were a mistake, and have reconfirmed their commitment to the Premier League and the future of the English game,” the two bodies said in a statement.
“They have wholeheartedly apologised to their fans, fellow clubs, the Premier League and the FA.
“The Premier League and the FA have worked closely together throughout this process and this agreement brings both investigations into the matter to a conclusion.”
BBC Sport says it understands Manchester United’s owners the Glazer family, Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group, Arsenal’s majority shareholders Kroenke Sports Enterprises and Tottenham’s owners will pay the fine rather than their clubs.
ClaretandHugh says £22 million between the big six is the most token of gestures but the sting comes in the “if they ever do it again” there will be a 30 point deduction. That the owners of Manchester United, Liverpool, Spurs and Arsenal are ready to pay their fine shows how minimal it really is but at least some sort of action has been taken although few will argue that the PL has gone anywhere near far enough. In the end this is a victory solely for the fans who forced the hands of those involved and well done to all of you. The threat of a 30 point punishment if there is a next time plus the fury of the fans should stop any of these greedy clubs from even considering such action again. Whether it will or not is a vexed question but frankly I can’t see a repeat given these circumstances.