Fifa World Cup ban for European Super League players

Infantino warns clubs and stars linked with the breakaway league

Gianni Infantino was elected Fifa president in February 2016
Gianni Infantino was elected Fifa president in February 2016
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino has warned the world’s best footballers that they will be banned from playing in the World Cup if their clubs join a European Super League.

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