A metal figure of a football player with a ball is seen in front of the words "European Super League" and the UEFA Champions League logo in this illustration taken April 20, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
(Reuters) - The most positive thing about the attempt by 12 elite clubs to form a closed European Super League (ESL) is that "it did not happen", Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said on Friday, while also taking aim at UEFA for expanding the Champions League.
The ESL proposal collapsed on Wednesday amid an outpouring of criticism from fans, players, soccer governing bodies and government officials.
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