Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox It was a news story that sent shockwaves throughout the football world.
Towards the end of a season where fans had already felt like outsiders looking in, a decision was made behind the scenes by the powers-that-be that would further undermine the integrity of 'The Beautiful Game' .
Owners of twelve of the richest clubs in European football had joined forces to form a breakaway league that would have forever changed football as we currently know it.
The decision was sudden and left supporters reeling. Club allegiances were quickly put to one side as rival fans joined together in anger and indignation. SKY DEALS AND OFFERS: check out the latest discounts
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