Florentino Perez has claimed an English club that initially committed to join the Super League "infected" others involved in the project with their disinterest, ultimately causing the project to fall apart.
The Real Madrid president declined to name the organisation that allegedly shattered the endeavour, but he said they violated a binding agreement to remain in the newly formed division of elite European sides. He had been set to lead the Super League before all six Premier League teams pulled out Tuesday, causing the competition to be paused indefinitely.
Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham all said in quick succession that they would withdrawl from the Super League amid backlash from fans, sponsors and football associations.