FIFA president Gianni Infantino has warned the 12 teams involved in Super League breakaway plans to expect "consequences" for their actions, with members of the European elite told they "cannot be half in or half out".
After many years of conjecture, proposals have been drawn up for the creation of a new continental tournament that will deliver a "closed shop" for those at the top of football's food chain.
Opposition to the sides signing up to be founder members has continued to build, as their actions are questioned across the board, and severe sanctions are being lined up for any teams that take matters into their own hands.