UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin lambasted Manchester United vice-chairman Ed Woodward and the other architects of the European Super League as 'snakes' and 'liars' on another extraordinary day that ended with the Government pledging to block any breakaway.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden told the Commons last night that the Government would use every tool at their disposal — including changes to competition law — to kill the proposed rebel league.
Both sides have engaged lawyers for an increasingly acrimonious dispute that appears destined for the courts.
Ceferin confirmed UEFA are seeking legal advice about banning players from the 12 clubs who have signed up so far — including England's Big Six — from taking part in international competitions, including the World Cup and European Championship, although any such ban would not come into effect before this summer's delayed Euro 2020 tournament.