Real Madrid are seeking financial contributions from six Premier League clubs towards the costs of establishing the failed European Super League, according to a report published by Reuters on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
According to Reuters, the Spanish giants are seeking payments from Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, which were among nine clubs that withdrew from the breakaway competition shortly after its launch in 2021.
The report indicates that Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus initially covered the project’s establishment costs, with Real Madrid maintaining that the six English clubs should contribute their respective shares under an agreement connected to the project.
The European Super League was launched in April 2021 by 12 leading European clubs but collapsed following widespread opposition from supporters and football authorities. The dispute highlights the continuing financial consequences of the controversial competition.
