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The European Super League: a case of better the devil you know
A22's latest attempt to revive the ESL comes with no benefit for the fans or clubs, writes JAMES NALTON
Chelsea fans place a grave headstone outside the ground which reads 'RIP Super League 18.4.21-20.4.21' during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final second leg match at Stamford Bridge, London, May 5, 2021

FOR A COMPANY that appears to be named after a road, A22 isn’t very good at mapping things out.

A22 Sports is the name of the “sports management” company behind the latest push to form a European Super League, revived last week.

But there was no real roadmap provided for what this new venture would entail.

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