Mehrdad Ghodoussi, Partner at PCP Capital Partners who twice tried to buy a stake in Newcastle United, has given his reaction to the story that has sent shockwaves through football.
Yesterday, news reports began to surface about a selection of teams breaking away from the Premier League to become founding members of a new European Super League.
By Sunday night, announcements were being made by ‘Big Six’ clubs in the Premier League confirming their plans.
They intend to join three clubs from Italy and three from Spain.
The plans have been lambasted by the wider footballing community, with even fans of the clubs concerned unhappy.
Taking to Twitter, Ghodoussi gave his verdict on the situation, and his six words were the perfect summary.
“When football becomes just about money”, he wrote.
Shame on the Dirty Dozen
Ghodoussi speaks for the vast majority of football fans with his verdict.
He is absolutely right.
The intentions of the Dirty Dozen are abhorrent and this cash-grab threatens to ruin the game we all love.
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