Gianni Infantino has suggested that the Premier League could be played in June, as he proposed a shift in the club football calendar. However, the FIFA president denied that this decision was influenced by the World Cup potentially returning to the Middle East.

The 2022 World Cup marked the first time the tournament was held in December, as the extreme heat in Qatar made a traditional summer event unfeasible. This necessitated a pause and a reshuffling of the entire club schedule.

Saudi Arabia has been awarded the 2034 World Cup, which will likely face similar challenges due to daily temperatures ranging from highs of 39 degrees to lows of 25 degrees. If the same approach is taken, major leagues may need to adjust for another winter World Cup.

Speaking at the European Football Clubs annual assembly in Rome, Infantino argued that June is the ideal month for football and should be utilised more by European leagues. He insisted his suggestion was 'not just about one World Cup'.

As quoted by the Mirror, he said: "We are already into the nitty-gritty, we are discussing all the time. It's not just about one World Cup - it's a general reflection -...