FIFA president condemns breakaway European Super League
Banners outside Anfield in Liverpool on Tuesday, protesting against the club's decision to join the European Super League Pa Wire/pa Images
Gianni Infantino has condemned the “closed shop” European Super League and warned the clubs involved of the consequences.
This content was published on April 20, 2021 - 13:56
April 20, 2021 - 13:56
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“We can only strongly disapprove of a Super League which is a closed shop, a breakaway from current institutions,” Infantino, head of world football's Zurich-based governing body, said in a speech to UEFA's congress in Montreux, Switzerland, on Tuesday.
The Swiss made the statement after 12 of Europe's top clubs – including Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, Liverpool and Juventus – announced the new elite league on Monday.