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Manchester United and Liverpool owners apologise for European Super League proposal
Source: BBC
Manchester United and Liverpool owners apologise for European Super League proposal
21 April 2021 Football
Manchester United co-chairman Joel Glazer says the club "apologise unreservedly for the unrest" caused by the proposed European Super League.
The rare public comment from the American came after Liverpool owner John W Henry apologised to supporters.
United, Liverpool and four other Premier League sides withdrew from the ESL on Tuesday after a backlash.
"We failed to show enough respect for its deep-rooted traditions," Glazer said in an open letter to fans.
The 50-year-old admitted efforts "in seeking to create a more stable foundation for the game" did not honour the conventions of promotion and relegation within the wider football pyramid.
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21 April 2021 Football
Manchester United co-chairman Joel Glazer says the club "apologise unreservedly for the unrest" caused by the proposed European Super League.
The rare public comment from the American came after Liverpool owner John W Henry apologised to supporters.
United, Liverpool and four other Premier League sides withdrew from the ESL on Tuesday after a backlash.
"We failed to show enough respect for its deep-rooted traditions," Glazer said in an open letter to fans.
The 50-year-old admitted efforts "in seeking to create a more stable foundation for the game" did not honour the conventions of promotion and relegation within the wider football pyramid.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/56828413
Man Utd's Joel Glazer and Liverpool owner John W Henry have apologised to fans (Getty Images)
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