In addition to the banners of the Reds’ supporters at Anfield, players and former footballers used their networks to show their disagreement.
A group of Liverpool fans demonstrated against European Super League and they hoisted banners outside Anfield Stadium to show their outrage that the “Reds” have decided to take part in the new competition that brings together some of the strongest clubs in the world.
Following the official announcement of the establishment of the Super League last Sunday, Liverpool fans gathered at home on Monday at the group led by Jurgen Klopp and hung two banners on which were read messages disapproving of the contest. The Twitter account, “The Redmen TV”, was tasked with sharing images of English followers.
One of the banners read “LFC fans are against the European Super League”, and another of the banners emphasized that they were “ashamed” of the institution and suggested that the club’s history ended after its controversial decision to participate in the exclusive competition.
Meanwhile, outside Anfield 👀
(via @TheRedmenTV) pic.twitter.com/z4OthlgoCj
– ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 19, 2021
However, it is not just Liverpool’s group of fans who are against the European Super League, as several players and former footballers have used their social networks to demonstrate against the new competition.
Below we share some of the figures and clubs that disapprove of the tournament.
“Kids grow up dreaming of winning the World Cup and Champions League, not a Super League. The pleasure of great games is that it only happens once or twice a year, not every week. It’s very difficult for all fans of the game to understand. Football.”
Children grow up dreaming of winning the World Cup and the Champions League – not just any Super League. The pleasure of big games is that they only happen once or twice a year, not every week. Very hard to understand for all the football fans there … ⚽💔
– Mesut Özil (@ MesutOzil1088) April 19, 2021
“This so-called ‘Super League’ is anything but ‘Super. “This greedy and insensitive move would be a disaster for our grassroots football, for women’s football and for the wider football community just to serve the owners in question, who have stopped caring. his longtime fans and a complete disregard for sporting merit. Tragic. “
This so-called “Super League” is anything but “Super”. This greedy and painful move would be a disaster for our people, for women’s football and for the wider football community … (1/2)
– Luis Figo (@LuisFigo) April 19, 2021
(2/2) only to serve the interested owners, who ceased to care about their fans long ago, and completely neglect the sporting merit. Tragic.
– Luis Figo (@LuisFigo) April 19, 2021
The Spanish midfielder from Paris Saint-Germain, Ander Herrera, spoke on Monday against the project to create a European Super League promoted by 12 strong clubs, which he accused of “putting an end to the dream of football”.
– Ander Herrera (@AnderHerrera) April 19, 2021
Bruno Fernandes, a player of Manchester United, one of the founding clubs of the European Super League, posted on Instagram that “dreams cannot be bought”, referring to that competition.
The Portuguese footballer shared a post by Daniel Podence, a Wolverhampton Wanderers player, who criticized the new competition and recalled legendary moments from the Champions League such as Zidane’s volley, Kaka’s goal at Old Trafford or Liverpool’s return to Istanbul.
❤️ “Sleep can’t be bought” ❤️
Fernandes️ Bruno Fernandes on Instagram ⚽ pic.twitter.com/5Y0CUbVLKw
– Out of play (@ESPN_FDJ) April 19, 2021
ERIC CANTONA
“Fans are the most important thing in football and they have to be respected. If these clubs (Super League) try to sell this idea to their fans. It’s a shame.”
“My feelings and opinion have not changed (he rejected the creation of the Superliga in the past). I found out yesterday for the first time. We have some information so far, not much. People are not satisfied with this and I understand it. He I could not “He says a lot more because I wasn’t involved in the process. Neither the players nor I. I didn’t know anything, so we have to wait and see how it develops.”
“I am 53 years old. Since I am a professional, the Champions have been there. My goal has always been to coach a team that will play it. I have no problems with the Champions. I like the competitive aspect of football and I like that West Ham has the opportunity to play in the Champions League. What can I say? It’s not an easy thing, “the German told Sky Sports.
Jurgen Klopp says he still hopes a Super League doesn’t happen.
Liverpool is one of the founding members of the Super League 😳 pic.twitter.com/ywT1MHqA7o
– ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 19, 2021
Those led by Marcelo Bielsa performed the warm-up exercises with a white shirt with the caption: “Champions League. Win it. Football is for fans”. There was a banner in the stands of Leeds Stadium with the message: “Win it on the pitch. Football is for the fans”.
Leeds warms up to face Liverpool with shirts that say: “Champions League: WIN. Football is for fans. ‘ pic.twitter.com/XgU912QPpH
– ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 19, 2021
‘Win it on the field. Football is for fans. ‘
Strong message from @LUFC. pic.twitter.com/51w5IdwY8j
– ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 19, 2021
MARCELO BIELSA
“The strongest are like that because of what they produce and summon, but the rest are indestructible. What gives health to the competition is the possibility of developing the weak and not the excessive growth of the strong, but the logic that prevails in the world, and football does not get out of it, the stronger the richer, the poorer the rest, “Leeds coach Bielsa told Sky Sports.
👏👏👏 Marcelo Bielsa 👏👏👏👏https: //t.co/ABAKjAhMfb pic.twitter.com/KuVjGdoTJC
– ESPN.com.mx (@ESPNmx) April 19, 2021
ℹ️ Official statement from #SevillaFC in relation to the creation of the European Super League.#WeareSevilla #NuncaTeRindas
– Sevilla Football Club (@SevillaFC) April 19, 2021
ℹ️ OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE | European Super League #RealRead https://t.co/xuxreKqF8k
– Real Sociedad Fútbol (@RealSociedad) April 19, 2021
BORIS JOHNSON
“Plans for a European Super League would be very detrimental to football and we support the football authorities to take action. These would hit the heart of the internal game and will concern fans across the country. The clubs involved must respond to their fans now. The football community in general before taking further action. “
Plans for a European Super League would be very detrimental to football and we support the football authorities to take action.
They will hit the heart of the internal game and take care of the fans from all over the country. (1/2)
– Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) April 18, 2021
THE WILLIAM PRINCIPLE
“Now, more than ever, we need to protect the entire football community, from the highest level to grassroots football, and the values of competition and fairness at the core. I share my concerns about the Super League proposal and the damage it risks causing. the game we love. “
Now, more than ever, we need to protect the entire football community – from the top to the bottom – and the values of competition and fairness at the grassroots.
I share the fans’ concerns about the proposed Superliga and the damage it risks causing to the game we love. W
– The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) April 19, 2021