Atletico Players Welcome Super League Withdrawal
Muhammad Rameez Published April 21, 2021 | 07:50 PM
Atletico Madrid's players have expressed their "satisfaction" at the club's decision to withdraw from the European Super League project on Wednesday
Madrid, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st Apr, 2021 ) :Atletico Madrid's players have expressed their "satisfaction" at the club's decision to withdraw from the European Super League project on Wednesday.
"From the Atletico squad we want to communicate our satisfaction over the final decision to withdraw the commitment to the Super League project taken by our club," a statement by captain Koke said on Twitter.
"We will keep fighting to help from our position so that Atleti grow with the values of effort and sporting merit that have always characterised us, so that all of you continue to feel reflected in that identity. We will continue working hard, focused on the match tomorrow." Atletico became the lastest club to pull out of the huge controversial competition on Wednesday, with the project on the brink of collapse.
Only Real Madrid and Barcelona officially remain, after England's 'Big Six' teams were the first to quit, before the Italian trio Inter Milan, Juventus and AC Milan followed suit.
Atletico said in a statement earlier on Wednesay the decision to join had been made "in response to circumstances that no longer exist today".
The club added the "first team squad and coach have shown their satisfaction with the club's decision, understanding that sporting merits must prevail over any other criteria." Atletico were one of three La Liga sides involved in the breakaway tournament, with Real Madrid and their president Florentino Perez at the heart of the project.
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman said in a press conference on Wednesday: "I spoke with the president [Joan Laporta] yesterday and he explained the club's position.
"But a lot has changed since then. It's best not to say much now, no one knows what will happen. There were teams that were in; now they say they don't want to be in. What I want most is the best for this club."
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 28 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 28 April 2024
Fresh wave of rainfall in AJK continues for the second consecutive day
Babar, bowlers help Pakistan level series 2-2 against New Zealand
Attack in restive Chilean province leaves three police officers dead
PM, Saudi Royal court advisor discuss ways to boost economic ties
England clinch third successive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam
DC Bahawalnagar leads fight for fair bread prices
Sheffield Utd relegated from Premier League
02 proclaimed offenders arrested by Wah Police
Pakistan level T20I series with nine-run victory over New Zealand
Minister meets Chinese Consul General, discusses bilateral cooperation, Chinese ..
More Stories From Sports
-
President's Cup matches washed out
13 hours ago -
Rana Mashhood congratulates hockey players
13 hours ago -
Inter Club Athletics Championship on Wednesday
19 hours ago -
Babar, bowlers help Pakistan level series 2-2 against New Zealand
1 day ago -
England clinch third successive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam
1 day ago -
Sheffield Utd relegated from Premier League
1 day ago
-
Pakistan level T20I series with nine-run victory over New Zealand
1 day ago -
Nadal gains De Minaur revenge in Madrid
1 day ago -
Kane hits double in Bayern win as Leipzig tighten grip on fourth
1 day ago -
Sheffield United relegated from Premier League after Newcastle rout
1 day ago -
Martin wins crash-filled sprint at Spanish MotoGP
1 day ago -
Liverpool Premier League title hopes suffer blow, Sheffield Utd relegated
1 day ago