The president of Paris Saint-Germain criticized the remaining members of the proposed European Super League for promoting their idea during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The plan to create a closed Super League was quashed just a few days later after fierce protest from supporters of the English sides.
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Despite threats of expulsion from the EU, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus are still pushing for the ESL. The men behind the project have been criticized by Al-Khelaifi.
He told the BBC that there is no chance with the three clubs.
People are dying in Ukraine and have nowhere to sleep, and we are fighting about Super League?
The problem with the clubs is that they don't have stability. They do not have a long-term financial vision. They are talking about their legal contract.
Football is not a legal contract and they are waving around a piece of paper.
The president of Real Madrid, Florentino Perez, is still promoting the league.
I was very angry with Florentino Perez after he spoke to me at the game. If he was going to do stuff behind my back, I was not interested in talking.
Reports of plans for a new ESL during Russia's invasion of Ukraine have been criticized by the president of the U.S. governing body.