Concept for breakaway global competition in the works

Leagues in discussion about tournament to bridge gap between national and club competition

A concept for a new global competition for leading international club sides is being worked on by UEFA, according to reports.

Following the idea of Aleksander Ceferin, UEFA is exploring a competition that would take place in the winter and would involve around 20 of the leading clubs in the world from the strongest leagues.

The plan for the breakaway competition is still at an early stage, with a number of key issues still to be decided. These include the format of the competition, the criteria for entry, and the distribution of revenue between participating clubs.

One of the key aims of the new competition would be to bridge the gap between national and club competition. Currently, there is a significant gap between the level of competition in the Champions League and the domestic leagues, with many of the leading clubs routinely winning their domestic titles by comfortable margins.

A global competition would provide a more challenging and competitive environment for these clubs, and would also help to generate more revenue.

However, there are also a number of potential obstacles to the creation of a breakaway global competition. One of the main concerns is that it could lead to a further concentration of power and wealth in the hands of a small number of clubs.

There is also the question of how the competition would fit into the existing international football calendar. The Champions League is already a major drain on the resources of clubs, and adding another competition to the schedule could prove to be too much.

Despite these challenges, the concept of a global competition is likely to be of interest to many of the leading clubs in the world. If it can be implemented successfully, it could have a major impact on the landscape of international football.