FIFA takes aggressive stance amid ‘European Super League’ speculation
22 January 2021 |
2:13 pm
FIFA has gone on the offensive amid ongoing speculation about a European Super League, insisting that any breakaway by leading clubs "would not be recognised by either FIFA or the respective confederation" while players would risk being banned from the World Cup and other major tournaments if involved.
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