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Apr 2021
28m 41s

The Super League That Wasn’t

The New York Times
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This episode contains strong language. On Sunday, 12 elite soccer teams in Europe announced the formation of a super league. The plan was backed by vast amounts of money, but it flew in the face of an idea central to soccer’s identity: You have to earn your place. Fans reacted with blind fury and protest. Players and managers spoke out. Figures like Prime ... Show More
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