UEFA urges FIFA to suspend the plan to hold the World Cup every two years

MANCHESTER: The European Football Association (UEFA) urged FIFA on Wednesday to halt its plans to organize the World Cup every two years and to commit instead in “real consultations” on the reform of the international match calendar. FIFA is leading one studio feasibility on a World Cup every two years, instead of the current four, but he has made no secret of his desire to switch to this format.Arsene Wenger, the former Arsenal manager who currently heads the development of global football, has stated this month that he was “100 percent convinced” of the transformation into the new format. “UEFA is disappointed with FIFA’s current approach, which has led to radical projects being publicly promoted before having the opportunity to participate in any consultative meeting with all stakeholders,” said UEFA in a statement today: “The value of the World Cup, the greater exposure of players to the risks deriving from the large number of games and the suffering of women’s competitions from the men’s tournaments to be held annually. The presumed benefits of a wider and broader match schedule for the finals. “UEFA said it had requested a meeting with FIFA with the participation of 55 European associations on 14 September, but has not yet received a response. FIFA did not respond immediately. A month request for comment with a possible European World Cup boycott if FIFA implements its plans. (Reuters)

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