Man United's Joel Glazer pens apology after Super League withdrawal


FILE PHOTO: Manchester United v Burnley - Barclays Premier League - Old Trafford - 14/15 - 11/2/15 Manchester United co owner Avram Glazer (L) and Joel Glazer Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Lee Smith

(Reuters) - Manchester United co-chairman Joel Glazer has apologised to supporters for the club's involvement in the breakaway European Super League project, saying the hierarchy failed to show respect to the "deep-rooted traditions" of the English game.

United were among the six Premier League clubs who had signed up for the venture before withdrawing on Tuesday amid a storm of protests from fans, players and the British government.

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