super league

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Super league

What is it?

The clubs want a new midweek competition and to continue competing in national leagues.

The ESL would have 20 teams. Of these, the 12 founding members - plus three yet to join - would be permanent and never face relegation.

Five other sides would qualify each year.

The new league would rival the current Champions League competition, one of the biggest club tournaments in football.

Why is the plan widely opposed?

The move has been condemned by fans, and by most football bodies not involved.

With 15 teams in the ESL not facing qualification or relegation, critics say it will create a closed shop at the top of football.

The Premier League says it "attacks the principles of open competition and sporting merit".

There's also the fear that the ESL would draw huge global TV audiences away from existing leagues such as England's Premier League and Italy's Serie A.

The super league is a good idea

yes

no

it might be

00:52

Why is Gary so disgusted at Liverpool and Manchester United?

1. they are just going for the money
2. they are forgetting about their fans

02:02

Gary Neville says this is down to 'greed'. What does that mean?

1. hebzucht
2. bedreiging
3. misleiding

02:50

It's a good idea to punish these clubs by deducting money and points.

yes

no

06:28

Gary thinks the statements the clubs will come out with will be....

1. not worth listeninng to
2. changed after the reactions
3. beneficial to fans

08:03

All football fans will be 'seething'. what does that mean?

1. downright sad
2. hopeful
3. incredibly angry
4. enthusiastic

Time for discussion

With  your group for the speaking test, discuss this (in English of course!). Note down any words you needed to look up, so that you expand your vocabulary.