The two Milan giants and Atletico Madrid followed all six English Premier League clubs in pulling out of the European Super League on Wednesday, dealing a fatal blow to the project.
The withdrawals by Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham came just 48 hours after the league’s unveiling late on Sunday following a furious response from fans and officials.
The three Italian clubs involved—Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan—admitted defeat and La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid also pulled out.
Real Madrid and Barcelona - the last of the initial group of 12 clubs to sign up - have yet to make any comment but the project in its current form is dead in the water.
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