The game’s global governing body is attempting to lobby football associations, leagues, clubs and players’ unions ahead of a radical change to international football. FIFA is currently holding a ‘feasibility study’ into holding biennial World Cups, with the proposed changes being led by former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenge. Aleksander Ceferin, UEFA’s president had already made his feelings for the proposal clear, claiming it would ‘dilute the event’, with heads of European football now releasing an official statement. The statement begins: “Proper consultation, rather than media announcements are needed on impact and consequences of potential radical move. “The erosion of sporting opportunities for the weaker national teams by replacing regular matches with final tournaments.

Source: Daily Mirror September 22, 2021 15:16 UTC