Switzerland wants supporters to be present in the stands at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar (21 November-18 December 2022). The boss of world football is not keen on the idea of the European Super League of Clubs. “The World Cup in Qatar will be played with supporters,” Infantino said. “If we didn’t think it would be doable, we wouldn’t have a World Cup. It would be a big deal, but we’re not counting on it. The World Cup will be in Qatar. We still have plenty of time. to overcome this pandemic. It’s just that the coronavirus is still a death threat to football at the moment. The situation is very difficult, especially for countries and teams that depend on spectators in the stadiums. “
Infantino also gave his opinion on a “European Super League”. The best clubs from the five biggest leagues in the world (England, Spain, Germany, Italy and France) have already gathered to discuss the plans, British media reported on Tuesday. Investors would be ready to deposit five billion euros. “I’m not talking about Bayern Munich against Liverpool, but Bayern Munich against Boca Juniors,” Infantino replied.
The Swiss are working together with FIFA to create a vast Club World Cup, a possible competitor for the European Super League.
“Our aim is to give clubs outside of Europe a big picture as well. We don’t want to take a club like Bayern out of the Bundesliga.”
Bayern Munich president Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed to Sky on Wednesday evening that he “was not yet aware of the plans”. During a telephone conversation with UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, Rummenigge said he was “very happy with the current Champions League”.
The new Club World Cup, which has increased the number of clubs to 24, is expected to take place next summer in China. However, the postponement of the World Cup due to the Covid-19 epidemic to the summer of 2021 put those plans on the back burner. At this time, there is no new date for the event.
