Writing by Brian Homewood; Editing by Christian Radnedge The concentration of wealth within football is leaving smaller clubs and players at risk , potentially affecting thousands of players and millions of fans , according to international professional footballers ' association FIFPro . The announcement followed the leaking of documents , seen by German news outlet Der Standard , revealing plans drafted by United Capital Partners on behalf of Real Madrid for a super league of 11 European clubs in 2021 . Any players participating in breakaway leagues would be banned from playing for their national teams , said FIFA president Gianni Infantino .
The concentration of wealth within football is leaving smaller clubs and players at risk , potentially affecting thousands of players and millions of fans , according to international professional footballers ' association FIFPro . The announcement followed the leaking of documents , seen by German news outlet Der Standard , revealing plans drafted by United Capital Partners on behalf of Real Madrid for a super league of 11 European clubs in 2021 . Any players participating in breakaway leagues would be banned from playing for their national teams , said FIFA president Gianni Infantino .