Barcelona president Joan Laporta mentioned on Friday that a European Super League initiative could kick off as early as next season, expressing indifference towards English clubs' participation.

In 2021, Barcelona and Real Madrid initiated a Super League project, but it swiftly disintegrated due to fan and institutional backlash, leading other clubs to withdraw.

In December, the European Union's Court of Justice ruled that FIFA and UEFA had violated competition law by obstructing the breakaway league.

Following this, A22 Sports Management, the promoters of the Super League, promptly outlined plans for a new 64-team tournament, positioning it to rival or potentially replace UEFA's Champions League.

"The Super League could start next season, or it will be in 2025–26, and if not, I will rethink everything," Laporta told RAC1 radio station.Six Premier League clubs were part of the initial proposal but pulled out and have shown no intention of returning."I don't care if the English teams join," added Laporta.

"They already have their Super League, the Premier League."

Laporta said the project could begin with just 16 teams.

"The European Cup started in 1955 with very few clubs and later became the top competition in Europe," said Laporta.

"I imagine a first phase like this, and (more clubs) then integrating."

The Barcelona president has proposed potential participants for the European Super League alongside Real Madrid, such as Inter Milan, AC Milan, Roma, and Napoli from Italy.

Joan Laporta also mentioned Portuguese clubs Porto, Sporting Lisbon, and Benfica, along with Dutch teams Ajax, Feyenoord, and PSV Eindhoven.

Additionally, French side Marseille and Belgian outfits Club Brugge and Anderlecht were listed. However, both Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, prominent teams in Germany and France, respectively, have criticised and distanced themselves from the Super League project, declaring non-involvement.

The European Super League has been suggested as a solution for financially struggling clubs to enhance their economic stability.

"The Super League means that you're putting 100 million euros ($109 million) on the table for a club just for competing in the competition, at least, and you don't even get that for winning the Champions League," said Laporta.