Statement from FIFA and the Six Confederations | Behind the scenes of UEFA

In light of recent media speculation on the creation of a European “Super League” closed by certain European clubs, FIFA and the six confederations (AFC, CAF, Concacaf, CONMEBOL, OFC and UEFA) wish once again to reiterate and strongly insist on the fact that such a competition would not be recognized by either FIFA or the confederation concerned. Any club or player involved in such a competition would therefore not be allowed to participate in a competition organized by FIFA or their respective confederation.

In accordance with the statutes of FIFA and the confederations, all competitions must be organized or recognized by the competent body at their respective level, by FIFA at world level and by the confederations at continental level. In this regard, the confederations recognize the FIFA Club World Cup, in its current and new format, as the only club competition in the world, while FIFA recognizes the club competitions organized by the confederations as the only competitions. continental clubs.

The universal principles of sporting merit, solidarity, promotion and relegation, and subsidiarity are the foundation of the football pyramid which ensures the worldwide success of football and are, as such, enshrined in the statutes of FIFA and of the Confederation. Football has a long and successful history thanks to these principles. Participation in world and continental competitions must always be won on the pitch.

Gianni Infantino – FIFA President

Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa – President of the AFC

Constant Omari – Acting President of the CAF

Vittorio Montagliani – President of Concacaf

Alejandro Domínguez – President of CONMEBOL

Lambert Maltock – OFC President

Alexander Ceferin – UEFA President