Mr Olsson is the chief executive of Uefa

Europe's premier cup competition has undergone a number of changes since the old European Cup knockout was abolished in 1993, and group stages inserted.

Olsson said that two years in football was like a prehistoric era in the development of the Earth, and that it was likely

"I think the format of the competition will change in the future, depending on changes in the environment and in the market," he told BBC World Service's World Football programme.

"The current model for the Champions League is a proper development, a result of development over several years in European football."

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There have been suggestions that the Champions League format will continue to be changed to suit the demands of the G-14 group of top European clubs, in an effort to prevent them from forming a breakaway European Superleague.

However, Olsson strongly rebuffed any claims that Uefa would bow to pressure from the G-14.

"Actually we don't have a relationship with the G-14, so it's quite simple from our point of view," he said.

I can't identify one single matter where the G14 have made a difference - where they have even had a joint opinion Lars-Christer Olsson

"We don't think they are of any relevance for European football as an organisation.

"As individual clubs they are important - but we already have them all in the European Club forum, and this is where we discuss with the clubs.

"So we don't really see the need for a grouping like the G-14, unless they would like to discuss their internal matters - and this is fine."

And he was particularly dismissive of the idea of a European Superleague.

"To be honest, I can't identify one single matter where they have made a difference - where they have even had a joint opinion," he added.