Top Football Clubs Launch European Super League Amid Criticisms

Top Football Clubs Launch European Super League Amid Criticisms
General view of the Manchester United logo ahead of the Europa League Final, Stockholm, Sweden, on May 23, 2017. Phil Noble Livepic/ Reuters
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MANCHESTER, England—Twelve of Europe’s top football clubs launched a breakaway Super League on Sunday, launching what is certain to be a bitter battle for control of the game and its lucrative revenue.

The move sets up a rival to UEFA’s established Champions League competition and was condemned by football authorities and political leaders.