Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Boris Johnson has been urged to clarify whether he signalled his support for the European Super League (ESL) in a meeting with Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward just days before the controversial plan was made public.
Mr Woodward met with No 10 officials at Downing Street to discuss the return of fans to stadiums as coronavirus restrictions are eased.
But he reportedly chatted with the prime minister after bumping into each other in a corridor. Days later the ESL plan was made public, with United one of six Premier League clubs signing up.
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