The spectacular collapse of the proposed European Super League may feel like a victory for supporters who protested against the plans across the continent and outside English Premier League grounds but the top clubs are already plotting their next move.
Back in 2019, a much-maligned proposal to overhaul the Champions League into a 32-team division nearly saw the light of day and then came plans for big changes to the structure and finances of English soccer last year.
"Project Big Picture" was a plan put forward by Liverpool and Manchester United to increase funding for the 72 English Football League (EFL) teams, but also included special voting rights for the biggest sides in the top flight.