‘You possibly can’t be half in or half out’: FIFA President warns Tremendous League golf equipment of ‘penalties’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has warned the 12 teams involved in the Super League’s breakaway plans to face “ramifications” for their actions. Members of the European elite said they could “not be half in or half out”.
After many years of guesswork, proposals have been formulated for the creation of a new continental tournament that will offer a “closed shop” to those at the top of the football food chain.
Opposition to the sides signing up as founding members has continued to grow as their actions are widely questioned and severe sanctions are imposed on any teams that take matters into their own hands.
What was said
FIFA has already spoken out against the Super League project and Infantino added at the UEFA Congress: “At FIFA we can only create a Super League, which is a closed store that stands out from the current institutions strongly oppose the leagues, the associations, UEFA and FIFA.
“There is a lot to throw away, maybe to get short term financial gain from some. People have to think very carefully. They have to think and take responsibility.
“If some choose to go their own way, they will have to live with the consequences of their choice. They are responsible for their choice. Specifically, it means that you are either in or out. You cannot be half in or half out . ” “”
What has FIFA already said?
The world football association said in a statement shortly after Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester City, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Inter and AC Milan announced their intentions in the Super League had given: “In view of several media inquiries and as already stated several times, FIFA would like to make it clear that it is committed to solidarity in football and a fair redistribution model that can contribute to the development of football as a sport, especially at the global level, as the development of the global football that is the main task of FIFA.
“In our view, and in accordance with our statutes, any football competition, whether national, regional or global, should always reflect the basic principles of solidarity, inclusivity, integrity and fair financial redistribution.
“In addition, the governing bodies of football should use all legal, sporting and diplomatic means to ensure that this continues to be the case. With this in mind, FIFA can only express its opposition to a ‘closed European breakaway league’ outside the international football structures and not in compliance with the aforementioned principles.
“FIFA always stands for unity in world football and calls on all parties involved in heated discussions to have a calm, constructive and balanced dialogue for the good of the game and in a spirit of solidarity and fair play. Of course, FIFA will.” whatever it takes to contribute to a harmonized path forward in the general interest of football. “
Who else spoke?
Past and present players, supporters and sports organizations around the world have been quick to condemn the actions of sites accused of acting in their own interest.
UEFA was at the center of the discussions and the President of the European Football Association, Alexander Ceferin, has no problem with his assessment of the parties involved.
He has vowed to ensure that any player participating in the Super League is banned from representing his or her country while no places are found for the associated teams at national or continental events.
Branded leading figures as “snakes” in the Super League proposal, Ceferin still hopes ill-advised blueprints will be torn open when serious setbacks occur.
At the UEFA Congress he added: “Gentlemen, you have made a big mistake. Some will say it is greed, others distance, arrogance … there is still time to change your mind. Everyone makes mistakes.
“Football doesn’t belong to anyone. Or rather, it belongs to everyone because football is part of our heritage. Respect for history. Respect for tradition. Respect for others. That means something.
“The big clubs of today weren’t necessarily big clubs in the past and there is no guarantee that they will be big clubs in the future. Football is dynamic, unpredictable. That is what makes it such a beautiful game.
“Those clubs that consider themselves big and inviolable today should remember where they came from. And they should realize that it is thanks in part to UEFA that they are European giants today.”
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