European Super League has Orange Liverpool supporter up in arms

Orange man Nic Freedman has been a Liverpool supporter since he was just five years old and like many, was left disappointed by Monday morning's announcement that up to 20 clubs would take part in a new European Super League.

So far 12 teams have been named as part of the new competition, including Juventus, Real Madrid, Manchester United as well as Mr Freedman's beloved Reds.

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"I just celebrated us winning our first Premier League in 30 years thinking we might be able to have a crack at another one or two," he said.

"Well we won't be able to play if this league goes ahead.

"I see Fenway Sports Group (Liverpool's owners) wanting to cash in."

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A statement released by UEFA - the governing body in charge of soccer in Europe - said the clubs involved in this Super League would be banned from playing in any other competition at domestic, European or world level, and their players could be denied the opportunity to represent their national teams.

The Super League said they would have 15 founding members, with another five clubs forced to earn qualification each season, for a total of 20 to compete each year.

It has been reported that the founding clubs would share in $5.4 billion (AUD) to spend on infrastructure.

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"I understand why the clubs don't want to say no to that because it's crazy money," Mr Freedman added.

"But what players are going to want to go and play for a league which means they won't be able to play in any other competitions and that they won't be able to represent their countries?

"It just seems a silly thing for an up and coming player. Playing for your country is meant to be one of the best things you can do.

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"This probably means I'll come out with less Liverpool to watch."

While details of the new league are still coming to light, it is fair to say there is much anger around the world at the clubs who have chosen to take part.

But despite all this, Mr Freedman says he won't be handing out his allegiance to anyone else.

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"Once you pin your colours to the flag you don't change," he said.

"I think a lot of people will choose to support another club.

"I have a staunch standard of myself where once you pick your colours you don't change, but I've met plenty of fair weather supporters - and I don't think it even takes a fair weather supporter - that would say they've had enough of this."

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