Fifa's plan to introduce a quota on foreign players has been struck a major blow by the European Commission.

Sepp Blatter, head of football's ruling body, was hoping to enforce his 6+5 rule that would stop clubs from playing more than five non-nationals in an XI.

'The implementation by Fifa of a 6+5 rule in the European Union would violate EU law,' said an EC spokesman.

'The Commission is not considering any change to allow Fifa to push forward this idea. Fifa is aware of this fact.'

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