<p>ROME — The Italian soccer federation added an “anti-Super League” clause to its regulations on Monday, making it easier to expel any club that attempts to break away in the future.</p>
<p>The rule, which would ban any team participating in a privately run competition from playing in domestic leagues, was approved unanimously by the FIGC council, which includes Inter Milan CEO Giuseppe Marotta.</p>
<p>Serie A leader Inter, Juventus and AC Milan were the Italian teams that were among the clubs leading the charge for the ill-fated Super League.</p>
<p>“Those who feel they have to participate in competitions not authorized by the FIGC, FIFA or UEFA lose their affiliation,” FIGC president Gabriele Gravina said.</p>
<p>The controversial breakaway of Europe’s elite soccer teams imploded last week — shortly after it was announced — when all six English clubs backed away from the proposal, following a backlash by fans and authorities, and they were swiftly joined by Inter and Atlético Madrid.</p>
<p>Juventus and Milan admitted the project was going nowhere immediately, while leaving open the possibility of joining a Super League at a later date.</p>
<p>“At the moment, we don’t have any news on who has remained and who has left the Super League,” Gravina added.</p>
<p>“This rule applies to national licences. It’s clear that if by June 21… someone should want to participate in competitions of a private nature, they will not take part in our league.”</p>
<p>Gravina, who said last week <a href="https://apnews.com/article/soccer-madrid-milan-la-liga-serie-a-1f7b879d8212818375b62cdb2f7d681d">the clubs would not be punished</a> for their involvement in the plan, again stressed his belief that the failed Super League project should serve as a wake-up call that change is needed.</p>
<p>The federation is working on reforms, which it acknowledged need to be introduced soon. Gravina said these will likely include playoffs for relegation and promotion, as well as a reduction in the number of teams in Serie A.</p>
<p>“Those who interpreted the Super League as an act of weakness from several clubs who are experiencing a moment of difficulty economically, or an insurrection in the soccer system are mistaken,” Gravina said. “It’s a delicate matter that needs to be further explored.”</p>
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