The UK government is strongly opposed to the participation of English Premier League clubs in the Football Super League, which they plan to create among the top teams in Europe.

According to The Telegraph, the executive does not know anything about creating a new tournament and is confident that the leadership of the Premier League also does not have any information.

"We will strongly oppose this, given that it will become a threat to the culture of sports in England," said a source from the British government, quoted by the publication..

Earlier, Der Spiegel in a general investigation with Football Leaks reported that 11 top European football clubs were secretly discussing the creation of the Super League.

They are Bavaria, Barcelona, ??Real, Juventus, Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, PSG, Liverpool and Milan.. Five more teams will be invited as “guests”: “Atletico”, “Borussia” Dortmund, “Inter”, “Marseille” and “Roma”.

It is noted that the Super League should replace the Champions League until 2021. Discussion of the tournament takes place behind UEFA.

The signing of the document on the tournament is expected this month..

Recall UEFA plans to create a third European Cup tournament.

By status, he will be inferior to the Champions League and the Europa League. New competitions, most likely, will become an analogue of the Cup of Cups, where 32 teams will be present. The start of the tournament is scheduled for the season-2021/22.