Liverpool staff meeting with FSG to outline European Super League details cancelled - reports

ByEurosport

Updated 20/04/2021 at 10:50 GMT

Liverpool's Premier League match with Leeds United at Elland Road on Monday night was dominated by discussions about the champions' involvement in the European Super League, which 12 top European clubs announced on Sunday would form a breakaway league to commence in August. The club have reportedly cancelled their staff meeting outlining Super League details following fierce backlash to the plans.

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Liverpool have cancelled an all-staff meeting on Tuesday after their plans to join a 12-team European Super league has drawn fierce criticism, according to reports.

Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Leeds United was overshadowed by protests towards the European Super League outside Elland Road with Leeds players wearing T-shirts pre-match that read 'Football Is For The Fans'.

Representatives from the club's ownership - Fenway Sports Group - were due to address staff on Tuesday morning about plans for the Super League on a Zoom meeting, but that has now been put on hold amid the backlash, report This Is Anfield.

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An email sent by club chief executive Billy Hogan on Monday read: "We know that this announcement has provoked strong feelings within the game and elsewhere but we believe this decision is in the best long-term interests of Liverpool Football Club.

"Importantly, this is the beginning of the journey and we can now start an engagement process with you, supporters and key stakeholders to help shape this process in the right way.

"There is still much more information to come in due course. I will keep you updated as we progress on this journey and discuss further on our Town Hall tomorrow."