Boris Johnson to meet with football bosses over ‘ludicrous’ European Super League

Latest updates and essential advice from The Independent [View in browser]( [Alternate text] Daily briefing April 20, 2021 Today’s essential news from the source you trust This morning’s headlines Prime minister Boris Johnson will [host a round table on Tuesday with representatives of football’s governing bodies]( after 12 of the world’s wealthiest clubs announced controversial plans for a breakaway European Super League. The meeting will include members of the Football Association (FA) and the Premier League as well as fans’ representatives. Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham - the so-called “Big Six” of the English Premier League - are facing a fierce backlash from the league, FA, government, pundits, supporters and players over their plans to join the new tournament as founding members. Critics are concerned for the effect of the new scheme on football’s long-standing competitive pyramid and have accused the owners involved of a brazen disregard for the cultural, social and sporting history of the clubs they represent. Follow [the latest updates on the controversy in our liveblog]( Mr Johnson is also preparing to announce [a fresh target to reduce the UK’s carbon emissions]( ahead of the Cop26 international climate change summit later this year. Britain has committed to reducing emissions by 68 per cent by 2030 - a target that is seen as one of the most ambitious among developed nations. But the prime minister will reportedly pledge a steeper cut of 78 per cent by 2035 compared with 1990 levels in the coming days. The announcement is set to be made this week ahead of a major White House summit on Thursday where US president Joe Biden is expected to set out a new US target for reducing emissions. As a jury in Minneapolis [begins its deliberations in the trial of Derek Chauvin]( - the ex-police officer accused of killing George Floyd in May last year, sparking Black Lives Matter demonstrations across the world - the victim’s brother, Terrence Floyd, has told The Independent a guilty verdict would represent [“a big spark of hope”]( for the racial justice movement in America. “You have a right to be angry,” Mr Floyd told his fellow activists as he called for peace whatever the outcome. “You have a right to protest and let your voice be heard. And to express that anger. But don’t express it in a violent way; express it in a peaceful way. Show the people out there that think we’re animals, we’re not. We’re just angry, and we want to be heard. We have a right to be heard. This is my message - keep it peaceful.” . We need your support The Independent employs over 100 journalists around the world to bring you news you can trust. Please consider showing your support with a contribution. [Contribute]( . Top stories [Police ‘decided not to investigate’ more crimes during pandemic]( [Trump says he is ‘beyond seriously’ considering 2024 presidential run]( [World faces ‘moral test’ over vaccines, says Thunberg]( . Discover the full story Save 50% on a digital subscription when you subscribe today. [Subscribe now]( . Stories chosen for you - [Keir Starmer told to leave pub by irate anti-lockdown landlord]( - [Tory donor drawn into lobbying scandal – follow live]( - [Just like Brexit, the European Super League is built on hubris – and it will bring them both down | Tom Peck]( - [When will the green list be announced and who will be on it?]( - [Anglicans played key role in delivering Brexit says new study into ‘religious vote’]( . News you can trust The Independent has a 100% NewsGuard trust rating [NewsGuard] [Find out more]( . If you can spare two minutes we’d love to hear your [feedback]( on our newsletters [Alternate text] Join the conversation or follow us [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's News email. Add us to your safe list of senders. If you do not want to receive The Independent News email and Breaking News alerts, please [unsubscribe](list_name=IND_Headlines_Masterlist_CDP). If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe [here](. This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our [privacy notice]( and [cookie policy](.