# Infantino Discussed Adding FIFA Name to European Super League

FIFA president Gianni Infantino held talks about having the governing body’s name attached to a breakaway European league, according to reports. Such a move would place FIFA in direct competition with UEFA’s Champions League. It underscores continuing tensions over elite club competition structures in Europe.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/05/fifa-super-league-gianni-infantino-wanted-governing-body-name-european-breakaway) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:19:47 GMT