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Tottenham asked to foot part of £67m bill after European Super League decision

Tottenham Hotspur have been asked to cover major costs related to their controversial European Super League decision five years ago. Tottenham and the other members…

By Bharad Thirumalai · Spurs web

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 8:30 PM

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Real Madrid want Tottenham and five other English clubs to share the £67.3m European Super League bill.
The overall setup costs for the abandoned breakaway project could reportedly reach €80m.
Expenses have thus far been covered exclusively by Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Juventus.

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Tottenham Hotspur and the other five Premier League clubs have been asked to help cover the costs of the abandoned European Super League project, which total around €80 million (£67.3 million). According to The Athletic, Real Madrid believe that Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United remain financially liable for setup expenses despite withdrawing five years ago.

The project's expenses have so far been shared between Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Juventus. All 12 original founding clubs signed a shareholders' agreement with a Spain-based holding company, meaning whether English clubs must pay will depend on contract interpretations.

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