More Football Teams Exit Super League
Voice of America
Juventus, Atlético Madrid, AC Milan and Inter Milan announced Wednesday they were dropping out of the Super League of 12 leading European football clubs.
The development followed the Tuesday withdrawal of six British teams that were part of the project launched this week. Four other teams were included in Sunday’s announcement of the breakaway competition that drew sharp criticism from players, fans and football authorities. Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli said Wednesday that the league can no longer proceed.Journalists lay down their equipment as they protest the latest draft revision of the broadcasting law, which they consider a threat to press freedom, in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on May 27, 2024. Journalists protest the latest draft revision of the broadcasting law, which they consider a threat to press freedom, in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on May 27, 2024.
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