Manchester City announced their intention to pull out of the proposed European Super League on Tuesday night.
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward also resigned, while players and pundits spoke out about the breakaway competition.
Here, the PA news agency looks at the reaction on social media.
Liverpool's players, led by skipper Jordan Henderson, Kevin De Bruyne and Luke Shaw had their say.
— Jordan Henderson (@JHenderson) April 20, 2021
— Kevin De Bruyne (@DeBruyneKev) April 20, 2021
— Luke Shaw (@LukeShaw23) April 20, 2021
Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville revelled in the news.
#SuperLeague 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/aPvG28agWF — Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) April 20, 2021
To The Super League 🥂 pic.twitter.com/zcHbsJ0DG0 — Gary Neville (@GNev2) April 20, 2021
Shortly after City released a statement, forward Raheem Sterling tweeted.
Ok bye 👋🏾 — Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) April 20, 2021
Former City defender Micah Richards was delighted with the development.
Better late than never 💙💙💙💙💙💙 well done to all the fans who voiced their opinions. Ctid https://t.co/yGifF9l8vC — Micah Richards (@MicahRichards) April 20, 2021
Even the Prime Minister got involved.
The decision by Chelsea and Manchester City is – if confirmed – absolutely the right one and I commend them for it. I hope the other clubs involved in the European Super League will follow their lead. — Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) April 20, 2021
Sir Kenny Dalglish urged Liverpool to do the right thing.
The last few days have been difficult for everyone who loves Liverpool Football Club and I really hope we do the right thing. — Sir Kenny Dalglish (😷 & 💉) (@kennethdalglish) April 20, 2021
Phil Thompson wanted answers.
Can someone at the very top of my football club please put their head above the parapet and tell us, WHY? — Phil Thompson (@Phil_Thompson4) April 20, 2021
Hector Bellerin tweeted an inspirational quote from his former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.
— Héctor Bellerín (@HectorBellerin) April 20, 2021
Monaco midfielder Cesc Fabregas paid tribute to the fans.
Well done football fans. This beautiful sport is nothing without you 👏🏻❤️ — Cesc Fàbregas Soler (@cesc4official) April 20, 2021
Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan had a swipe at Manchester United's hierarchy.
See #mufc glazers have made Woodward fall on his sword ...#europesuperleague Gotta say this guys that own these clubs are pretty much cowardly little weasels — Simon Jordan (@Sjopinion10) April 20, 2021
Could United have new owners in the future?
Hey guys, I'm thinking about buying Manchester United! What do you think? — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 20, 2021
Dietmar Hamann joked at Real Madrid president Florentino Perez's expense.
The existence of the Super League was shorter than Perez wanted the games to be. Well played football community — Didi Hamann (@DietmarHamann) April 20, 2021
Ajax, Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani and Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte made fun of the league.
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) April 20, 2021 The One Day league ? 🤔🤭 💛💙 — Andrea Radrizzani (@andrearadri) April 20, 2021 — Aymeric Laporte (@Laporte) April 20, 2021
There was no need for the ESL with Charlton supplying the entertainment.
89' EAT YOUR HEART OUT ESL!Chuks Aneke gets in behind and pokes home to make it 6-0 to the Addicks!#pafc 0 #cafc 6https://t.co/aqCZvbrx7k — Charlton Athletic FC (@CAFCofficial) April 20, 2021
