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Manchester United owner Joel Glazer issues ESL apology: 'We got it wrong'

Manchester United co-chairman Joel Glazer has apologised to supporters for the club's involvement in the breakaway European Super League project, saying the hierarchy failed to show respect to the "deep-rooted traditions" of the English game.

United were among the six Premier League clubs who had signed up for the venture before withdrawing on Tuesday amid a storm of protests from fans, players and the British government.

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"You made very clear your opposition to the European Super League, and we have listened.