ECA

Multiple senior sources have explained that Fifa and the ECA are also in talks about bringing in substantial solidarity payments for non-participating clubs, which is expected to be followed by similar distributions for clubs in Africa, Asia and the Americas at a later date.

The ECA has committed to supporting the Club World Cup until at least 2030 through a memorandum of understanding signed in 2023.

The ECA is expected to gain a higher revenue share than clubs from other continents because of the importance of their clubs to the competition, and because those members will be unable to play lucrative overseas pre-season tours.

Fifa and the ECA are yet to comment publicly about the negotiations.

Real Madrid are not part of the ECA because of their ongoing support for a breakaway European Super League.