"The agreement between UEFA, EFC and Real Madrid strengthens European football" (Gianni Infantino, FIFA)

"Football progresses when its stakeholders act together. I therefore welcome the recent agreement between UEFA, the EFC and Real Madrid (LALIGA EA Sports), which reinforces stability and cooperation within European football. In a world often marked by division and confrontation, football must remain a space for dialogue and collective solutions," declared Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, at the opening of the 50^th Ordinary UEFA Congress held in Brussels (Belgium), on 12/02/2026.

"Following months of discussions conducted in the best interests of European football, UEFA, EFC, and Real Madrid CF announce that they have reached an agreement of principles for the well-being of European club football, respecting the principle of sporting merit with emphasis on long-term club sustainability and the enhancement of fan experience through the use of technology," said a joint statement from the three parties on 11/02/2026. "This agreement of principles will also serve to resolve their legal disputes related to the European Super League, once such principles are executed and implemented,…