PARIS — Twelve of Europe's most powerful clubs announced the launch of a breakaway European Super League (ESL) on Monday (April 19) in a potentially seismic shift in the way football is run, but faced accusations of greed and cynicism.

Six Premier League teams — Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham — are involved, alongside Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Inter Milan and AC Milan.