By 09:30 BST Fifa president Infantino had given an insight into the world governing body's approach, saying his organisation "strongly disapproves" of the plans and warning the breakaway clubs they could not be "half in and half out" and would have to "live with the consequences of their choice".
At 12:00 GMT Boris Johnson held a meeting with the representatives from the Football Association, Premier League and football fan groups, with Downing Street saying the prime minister had reiterated his "unwavering support" for their attempts to prevent the breakaway competition.
A meeting of the 14 non-ESL Premier League clubs "unanimously and vigorously rejected" plans for the Super League at 14:00 BST, and the league announced it was "considering all actions available to prevent it from progressing".
As Chelsea warmed up for their match against Brighton, and fans gathered outside Stamford Bridge to protest, the BBC learned Manchester City were to pull out of the ESL - and that Chelsea were considering following suit.
At 20:00 BST, Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward said he would resign at the end of 2021, and Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson posted on social media that his side's "collective position" was against the breakaway.
Uefa president Ceferin said the six English clubs were "back in the fold", adding: "The important thing now is that we move on, rebuild the unity that the game enjoyed before this and move forward together."
In a statement released at 07:30 BST it said: "Despite the announced departure of the English clubs, forced to take such decisions due to the pressure put on them, we are convinced our proposal is fully aligned with European law and regulations as was demonstrated today by a court decision to protect the Super League from third-party actions."
Just 36 hours after the team kicked off against Leeds amid a maelstrom of criticism, Liverpool released a video in which owner John W Henry apologised to the club's supporters, saying: "In this endeavour I've let you down."
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