The first eight participants from Europe have already been determined. They are: Real Madrid, Manchester City, Chelsea FC, FC Bayern, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, Benfica Lisbon, FC Porto. And it is very likely that FC Barcelona and other major clubs will join them soon. No, this is not the core combo for the next attempt at a new Super League project. It is the list of those European clubs that are allowed to take part in the first Club World Cup, the new pet project of the controversial FIFA boss Gianni Infantino. But does that even make a difference?
Fifa: Club World Cup – the secret Super League – Sport
