The 12 founding European Super League members reportedly believed they had support from FIFA after holding talks with football's governing body over their controversial plans. And by the middle of last year, Super League representatives reportedly were telling the clubs that 'FIFA was on board'. It is reported that FIFA president Infantino came under pressure from UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin to distance himself from the plans. Plenty of protests have followed after the botched Super League was founded in April'We can only strongly disapprove the creation of the Super League,' Infantino said. 'A Super League which is a closed shop.

Source: Daily Mail May 20, 2021 17:48 UTC