Football: CAF backs holding World Cup every two years

CAIRO (AFP) – The Confederation of African Football on Friday (Nov 26) gave its support to the “decision of the Fifa Congress to conduct a feasibility study” for a World Cup every two years. CAF is the first confederation to officially and publicly approve the controversial plan to hold a World Cup every two years,... » read more

Football: Premier League clubs oppose biennial World Cup plan

LONDON (REUTERS) – Premier League clubs have unanimously opposed Fifa’s plans for a biennial World Cup and extended international breaks from 2024, the league’s chief executive Richard Masters said on Thursday (Nov 11). Soccer’s world governing body is considering holding the global showpiece event every two years instead of every four once the international match... » read more

Football: Wenger criticises ’emotional’ response to biennial World Cup plan

LONDON (AFP) – Arsene Wenger has criticised the “emotional” response to his controversial proposal to hold the World Cup every two years. Former Arsenal manager Wenger, now working as Fifa’s head of global development, caused dismay in many quarters by suggesting the World Cup should be played more often. The tournament is currently held every... » read more

Football: South America comes out against idea of biennial World Cup

SAO PAULO (REUTERS) – The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) criticised the idea of a biennial World Cup on Friday (Sept 10), saying such plans were “highly unviable” and would put a “practically impossible burden” on football’s international calendar. Its stance comes as world football’s governing body Fifa undertakes a feasibility study into the match... » read more

Football: Klopp says biennial World Cup plan ‘all about money’

LONDON (AFP) – Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp claimed Fifa’s proposal to stage a World Cup every two years is “all about money” as former France star Patrick Vieira warned it would damage the standing of the competition. The World Cup is currently played every four years, with the next edition scheduled for Qatar in 2022.... » read more