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'I leave it for Mr Levy' - Tottenham boss Mourinho evades questions on controversial European Premier League reports

Jose Mourinho refused to be drawn on the controversial topic of the European Premier League, choosing to direct any questions the way of Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy.

Talk of a breakaway European league featuring the game’s elite teams is back on the agenda, following reports that Manchester United and Liverpool have held discussions about launching a FIFA-supported competition.

The news has been met with plenty of opposition, with global icon Luis Figo among many to voice their disapproval, going as far as to say “it's all about greed” and would “destroy football as we know it.