Fifa Super League: Infantino sought governing body's name on breakaway league

Newly disclosed documents from October 2020 unveil that Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, held discussions about rebranding the controversial European breakaway competition as the "Fifa Super League". This reveals direct involvement of FIFA staff in a project that faced strong backlash from fans and national football associations.

Background on the European Super League and FIFA's role

The European Super League, announced in April 2021, was a plan where major clubs sought to form a closed competition outside existing UEFA tournaments, resulting in widespread condemnation. The documents indicate that FIFA was prepared to sidelined its member associations to back the initiative under its own brand.

Key points of the proposed agreement

• The term sheet suggested renaming any new competition under FIFA's branding to assert control.
• It proposed reducing international match windows to ease scheduling.
• FIFA would be granted special governance rights via a "golden share" giving it political and administrative authority.

Implications and future outlook

This revelation adds to doubts about FIFA's neutrality and raises concerns over its influence over European football formats. The project would have drastically altered football traditions and the balance of power.

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