Plans for a European Super League are set to be announced on Sunday, drawing the ire of Manchester United greats Gary Neville and Roy Keane.
Reports emerged on Sunday claiming that 12 clubs – including the Premier League's "big six" – are to announce the new competition.
Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Milan and Inter are the other sides involved, though the proposal will reportedly include an expansion option to 16 or 18 teams.
UEFA responded strongly, insisting it will do everything in its power to block the plans, including banning the 12 clubs from their competitions, while there has also been a suggestion that players may not be allowed to represent their countries on the international stage. The Premier League also condemned the proposals.
While commentating on United's clash with Burnley, Neville made no secret of his opposition to the idea of a Super League, suggesting point deductions were a worthy punishment.
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"I'm not against modernisation of football competitions," Neville said on Sky Sports.
"We have the Premier League, the Champions League, I don't think anyone can deny, but I think to bring forward proposals in the midst of covid, the economic crisis that exists for all clubs is an absolute scandal.
"United and the rest of the big six clubs that have signed up against the rest of the Premier League should be ashamed of themselves.
"I can't concentrate on the game. They should deduct six points from all the teams who have signed up to it. To do it during a season, it's a joke."
It was a sentiment echoed by Neville's former team-mate and fellow Sky Sports pundit Keane, who added: "I think it comes down to money, greed, we've heard nothing from FIFA yet but it doesn't sound good.
"Let's hope its stopped in its tracks, because I think it is just pure greed.
"We're talking about the big clubs. Bayern Munich are one of the biggest clubs in the world. At least they've made a stand, which is a good start."
United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham and Chelsea would need the permission of the Premier League to join any proposed Super League, or would have to break away from England's top flight altogether.
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