FIFA president Gianni Infantino guaranteed that Thursday’s ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) in the European Super League “really doesn’t change anything.”
“Historically we organize the best competitions in the world and this will continue to be the case in the future,” explains the most important politician in world football in a message published on X (formerly Twitter).
FIFA President Gianni Infantino:
“With the utmost respect for the European Court of Justice, today’s decision changes nothing.
“In the past we have organized the best competitions in the world and we will continue to do so in the future….” pic.twitter.com/ZM9UIEn7xw
— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) December 21, 2023
We will continue to offer the most spectacular, competitive and meaningful tournaments in the world and use our revenues to promote football in all parts of the world through solidarity programs that guarantee the least privileged the benefits of these important competitions.
“FIFA will continue to do this as always in close collaboration with our member associations, confederations and all footballers, for the exclusive benefit of our sport around the world. “Everything together!”, adds the FIFA president.
The ECJ ruled on Thursday that the Regular International Football Association (FIFA) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) make any project for a new club football competition, such as the Super League, subject to prior approval and prohibit clubs and players from participating under threat of sanctions they are illegal.
However, the Luxembourg court added: “A competition such as the Super League project does not necessarily have to be approved.”
“I received general questions on the subject of FIFA and UEFA rules. The court “In his opinion, he does not comment on this specific project,” the court said.
(With information from EFE)
Source: La Neta Neta

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