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More Football Teams Exit Super League

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   Juventus,AtléticoMadrid, ACMilanand Inter Milanannounced Wednesday
   they were dropping out of the Super League of 12 leading European
   football clubs.

   The development followed the Tuesdaywithdrawalof six British teams that
   were part of the project launched this week.

   Four other teams were included in Sunday's announcement of the
   breakaway competition that drew sharp criticism from players, fans and
   football authorities.

   JuventuschairmanAndrea AgnellisaidWednesday thatthe league can no
   longer proceed.

   "I remain convinced of the beauty of that project," Agnellitold
   Reuters, saying it would have been the best competition in the world.
   "But admittedly ... I mean, I don't think that that project is now
   still up and running."

   Clubs yet to announce their withdrawal Wednesday were Barcelona and
   Real Madrid.

   Liverpool principal owner John Henry used a video on the team's website
   to apologize Wednesday, saying the project "was never going to stand
   without the support of the fans."

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