There was no consultation with Football League clubs, National League clubs or grassroots clubs to whom the competition represents not only their best opportunity to create life-long memories for supporters but also a hugely important source of income.
The decision, and the way it was taken, demonstrate a total lack of respect for the football pyramid and its fans.
Uefa launched the Europa Conference League in 2021 and the number of teams in the Champions League group stage will rise from 32 to 36 next season, while Fifa has announced an expanded 32-team Club World Cup for 2025.
The Football Supporters' Association recognized the strain the football calendar was placing on top clubs but that the announcement 'has not gone down well with a lot of fans up and down the country'.
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