Qatar are reportedly set to launch a ‘Dream Football League’ to rival the prestigious  UEFA Champions League.

Qatar are reportedly set to launch a ‘Dream Football League’ to rival the prestigious UEFA Champions League.

According to a report in The Times, clubs such as Barcelona and Manchester United will be invited to be part of the 24-team tournament every two years in Qatar and surrounding countries.

Four English Premier League clubs will be part of 16 permanent sides, with eight other clubs from all around the world to be invited.

If the plans were to go ahead they would cause a severe threat to the Champions League since the financial rewards promised are gigantic.

The Qatari royal family who is supporting the project would help to provide a package of  200 million euros per two-year cycle,an amount well superior to the 59.9 million euros awarded to Chelsea for winning the Champions league last year.