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Report: Chelsea Preparing to Withdraw from Super League Proposal amid Backlash

Chelsea is reportedly set to withdraw from the proposed European Super League, according to Dan Roan of BBC Sport.

Ben Rumsby of the Daily Telegraph also reported the news.

Chelsea was one of 12 teams to announce the formation of the new league Sunday, featuring the top six clubs in England as well as major clubs from Spain and Italy, including Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus.

The proposal has been met with significant backlash from fans, including in-person protests.

Former Chelsea star and current staffer Petr Cech had to plead with fans to let the team bus through Tuesday ahead of the club's Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion:

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.