Odds On The European Super League Vanishing Are Still Slim

Despite all the evidence to the contrary, some of those involved in the ESL project believe it will still go ahead. They believe one day soon we’ll all browse odds on the European Super League at online sportsbook sites in the UK like Bet365. On the face of it, this seems a mite optimistic given the level of animosity to the idea. However, business is business, and football today is one. So whilst the outcry may have driven off the wolves again, how long can they protect the fold?

“I don’t need to explain what a binding contract is,” said Real Madrid President Florentino Perez as the uproar ensued. “But effectively, the clubs cannot leave.” Which may come as quite the surprise to the nine clubs who already have. Or at least say they have. A moment’s thought does rather suggest that prior to announcing such a massive venture, they’d have signed something. So could it be the odds on the European Super League actually vanishing are longer than we think?

“Some of them, due to pressure, have said they’re leaving.” Florentino was dismissive. “But this project, or one very similar, will move forward. And I hope very soon.” He added as if the odds on the European Super League going ahead ever were somehow reasonable. “If we need to make changes, we will.” He continued evenly. “But the Super League is the best project we’ve thought of.” Which won’t impress those who like to bet on sports in the UK. They’ve heard it all before. 

Punish Who And How For ESL Debacle?

People consider it such a well-worn trope that some are apt to believe it was all just a stunt. “Whether the collective intent was a genuine move to break away, or the act of playground bullies seeking negotiation leverage by threatening to take their ball home,” points out Angus Kinnear CEO of Leeds United, “is irrelevant.” And he’s right. But the odds on the European Super League teams getting punished are still quite long. How do you punish the owners but not the fans?

“People will not support greed.”

• Gordon Brown – Ex Prime Minister

People talk of financial penalties, points deductions, and relegation, as punishments for the teams. Few of these are workable. Most just punish the fans and players for something the owners cooked up themselves. Sadly, anyone in the UK gambling laws concerning taxable income could change in time are just kidding themselves. Indeed the odds on the European Super League owners facing punishment are massively long. After all, they squared it with the Prime Minister.  

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Besieged Boris Johnson and his Conservative government are up to their neck in it already. With scandals bursting from every pore, Boris doesn’t need another one. Especially not one this toxic with ordinary voters. So he’ll have to explain quickly why Ed Woodward, Man Utd CEO, was at a No.10 meeting days before the ESL announcement. Boris even met him personally. What are the odds on the European Super League having come up in conversation? Enquiring minds want to know.

“You all have to calm down. It’s winding people up.”

Jurgen Klopp – Manager, Liverpool Football Club 

If Boris Johnson gave his personal approval to the project the odds on the European Super League story going away anytime soon are nil. You can bet on Boris Johnson to deny it all. Of course, the odds on Boris Johnson making that look convincing are nil. So whilst you can’t bet on the European Super League at online betting sites in the UK like Bet365 right now, you can always bet on the next Prime Minister. This horrible idea may never die, but it’ll bury plenty along the way. 

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We take a look at why the odds on the European Super League eventually happening are not as long as you might think.