FT News Briefing Football clubs back out of Super League, Derek Chauvin found guilty in murder of George Floyd
Apr 21, 2021
A jury in Minneapolis convicted Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, igniting discussions on police reforms. Meanwhile, major English football clubs have bowed to public pressure and withdrawn from the controversial Super League. The episode also sheds light on TikTok facing a lawsuit over allegedly collecting personal data from millions of children in Europe, stirring concerns over data privacy. Together, these topics paint a vivid picture of current societal challenges in both sports and civil rights.
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Super League Backlash
- Six English football clubs abandoned the European Super League due to immense backlash.
- This highlights the importance of public opinion in shaping major sporting decisions.
Reasons for Collapse
- Opposition from fans, politicians, and pundits was key in the Super League's demise.
- Threats of sanctions and legislation added to the pressure on the clubs.
US Owners' Influence
- US sports team owners, who also own European clubs, pushed for the Super League.
- They wanted a closed system like US sports leagues for greater financial control and profit.