UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has accused Inter and their fellow rebel clubs of ‘trying to destroy history’ with their plans for a European Super League.
Inter were one of 12 clubs last weekend to announce they would take part in the new project, only for the franchise to fall apart in spectacular fashion within three days.
The Nerazzurri officially pulled out of the Super League on Wednesday along with eight other clubs, leaving Ceferin to celebrate what he believed at least was a victory for all of football.
“We succeeded in winning the war for football,” Ceferin triumphantly told beIN Sports last night.
“We were left asking ourselves: is everything for sale?
“Can you destroy history, change everything and privatise football?
“The answer is no, you can’t.
“The Super League project was complete nonsense and the clubs underestimated the organisations, governments, fans and players past and present.
“They were only thinking about money and this is always a mistake; they underestimated the power of society and the fact that football is a game for all of us.”
Ceferin also had a word of warning for the 12 clubs who had signed up for the Super League, making it clear that nobody would tolerate a repeat of this week’s fiasco.
“It was a big mistake, but I don’t think we should talk about it much anymore,” he added.
“The clubs just need to know: never try that stupid idea again.”
AC Milan and Juventus were due to join Inter in the Super League from Serie A, along with Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
None of the clubs are expected to receive sanctions from UEFA despite the attempted breakaway.
