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‘Perfect opportunity for a European breakaway league’ – Champions League winner Fletcher fires postponement warning

If efforts are made to cancel Champions League competition in 2020-21 then a “perfect opportunity” will present itself for a breakaway European Super League to be formed, says former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher.

The ex-Scotland international won continental football’s biggest prize with the Red Devils back in 2008.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are hoping to grace that competition again next season, but uncertainty reigns when it comes to schedules across the global game.

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