A group of Europe's 12 biggest clubs has confirmed their plans to launch a European Super League.
Reports had broken on Sunday of their plans, which have been met by a spectacular backlash from much of the footballing world.
Now it has been confirmed that a handful of teams, including Premier League sides Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Liverpool, are planning a rogue competition.
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What have they said?
A statement released late on Sunday said: "Twelve of Europe’s leading football clubs have today come together to announce they have agreed to establish a new mid-week competition, the Super League, governed by its Founding Clubs.