Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Juventus stand firm over ESL amid ‘intolerable pressure’ from Uefa

The three European giants have reaffirmed their desire for major reforms

UEFA have threatened Real Madrid, Juventus and Barcelona with ‘appropriate action’ (Mike Egerton/PA)

Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Juventus have hit back at Uefa after the governing body announced that the three remaining founders involved in the European Super League would face “appropriate action” for their part in the plans.

The European giants were three of 12 clubs – including the Premier League’s ‘big six’ – who announced themselves as founder members of the breakaway league on April 18, but within 72 hours it had fallen apart, with the English clubs withdrawing after fan protests and Government pressure.