Perez’s Claim That Super League Was to Help African Kids Watch Football for Free Sparks Outrage
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez stunned fans by insisting his years-long push for a European Super League was driven by a wish to let African children watch football for free. He touted a recent court victory against UEFA’s monopoly and said it paved the way for negotiations “for the good of football.” Critics argue this excuse is tone-deaf and accuse Pérez of using poverty stereotypes to gloss over the tournament’s financial motives. Originally unveiled in 2021, the breakaway league collapsed under fierce backlash from federations, domestic leagues, and supporters. Despite legal wins, all founding clubs eventually abandoned the project and it is now defunct. Pérez’s latest comments expose the gulf between corporate ambition and the grassroots love of the game.
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