Premier League giants Manchester City and Chelsea are reportedly preparing to withdraw from the proposed European Super League, according to the BBC and The Telegraph.
If Chelsea and Manchester City follow through, it would mark a crucial blow to the nascent Super League, with other clubs expected to follow.
Fans protested outside of Stamford Bridge on Tuesday before Chelsea's Premier League home match against Brighton. The Guardian reported earlier on Tuesday that Chelsea, along with Manchester City, were some of the last clubs to join the Super League, acquiescing because they reportedly feared missing out on potential revenue streams.