European super league criticised by FA chief executive Martin Glenn who says it could not offer “Leicester phenomenon”
Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn has poured scorn on the prospect of the Premier League's biggest clubs breaking away to form a European Super League.
Directors from five Premier League clubs met in London this week to discuss the format of European competition with American sports executive Charlie Stilitano, sparking speculation a European super league was being considered.
Stilitano later told an American satellite station that a European super league was "on the agenda" with the continent's biggest clubs, who he said should be given automatic entry into the Champions League.
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But Glenn said such a prospect would kill competition and deprive clubs such as Leicester, who have mounted an against-the-odds title challenge this season, of deserved rewards for their achievements.
"Football has to keep evolving [but] we can't lose the principles of promotion and relegation," the FA chief told the BBC.
"Isn't it brilliant to see a team like Leicester upsetting the applecart? And that's only possible because the Premier League shares the riches quite evenly, in contrast to most other European countries where a few teams get the lion's share.
"It would be a real shame to miss that, a real shame to not have a Leicester phenomenon every year to bring in some variety and challenge."