The 12 European clubs plotting to form a breakaway European Super League are planning legal action to oppose moves by UEFA to stop them.
The rebel group, which includes Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham have been warned by UEFA that severe action would be taken against them if they proceed with their plans.
This could include being barred from all domestic and European competitions, as well as players banned from representing their countries.
But it has now emerged that the breakaway clubs, which also include, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus, are taking their own legal action, according to a letter obtained by Associated Press.