Broadcasters are desperate to distance themselves from the European Super League, has outraged politicians and disgusted fans across Europe.
Plans for the closed shop competition, which would include 15 founder members guaranteed a place in the tournament each year, has been dismissed by football authorities as 'cynical', 'greedy ' and 'selfish'.
Today, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with the FA, Premier League, the PFA and fans and told them the Government will not stand by while a small handful of owners create a 'closed shop' and destroy England's 132-year-old football pyramid.