MANCHESTER: European soccer`s governing physique UEFA has warned clubs linked to a breakaway Super League that they face being banned from home and worldwide competitions in the event that they arrange a rival to the Champions League.
In a joint assertion with Spanish, English and Italian leagues and federations, UEFA mentioned it’s going to take into account “all measures”, together with the courts and bans from home leagues, in opposition to plans for a breakaway competitors.
UEFA mentioned it had learnt that clubs from these international locations “may be planning to announce their creation of a closed, so-called Super League”.
“If this were to happen, we wish to reiterate that we….(and) also FIFA and all our member associations – will remain united in our efforts to stop this cynical project, a project that is founded on the self-interest of a few clubs at a time when society needs solidarity more than ever,” UEFA mentioned.
“We will consider all measures available to us, at all levels, both judicial and sporting in order to prevent this happening. Football is based on open competitions and sporting merit; it cannot be any other way,” the assertion added.
In January, FIFA had mentioned {that a} breakaway league wouldn’t be recognised and that “any club or player involved in such a competition would as a consequence not be allowed to participate in any competition organised by FIFA or their respective confederation” – which means gamers can be banned from the World Cup.
Sunday`s UEFA assertion mentioned: “The clubs involved might be banned from taking part in in every other competitors at home, European or world stage, and their gamers may very well be denied the chance to symbolize their nationwide groups.
“We thank those clubs in other countries, especially the French and German clubs, who have refused to sign up to this. We call on all lovers of football, supporters and politicians, to join us in fighting against such a project if it were to be announced. This persistent self-interest of a few has been going on for too long. Enough is enough.”Â
