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: IOC has ‘concerns’ over Fifa’s biennial World Cup plan

LAUSANNE (AFP) – The International Olympic Committee on Saturday (Oct 16) hit out at Fifa’s controversial plans to hold the men’s football World Cup every two years, expressing concerns on the impact it could have on other sports. The project, which has the backing of former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger who now works for Fifa,... » 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: 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

Bussr to Reach $1 Billion in Sales on Its Mobility Platform in 2022
Bussr to Reach $1 Billion in Sales on Its Mobility Platform in 2022

SINGAPORE, Sep 2, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Bussr offers a mobility payment solutions platform for businesses and users, powering payments infrastructure for the mobility market using the latest booking and ticketing innovations. More than 800 businesses have already signed on to use Bussr’s platform, 100 of which, amounting to US$150 million in... » read more

Football: Not going to talk about Kane, says Man City manager Guardiola

LONDON (REUTERS) – Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola avoided any transfer talk around Harry Kane on Friday (Aug 13), saying that the striker is a Tottenham Hotspur player and it would be wrong to discuss his future. The England captain has been linked with the Premier League champions all summer, with Guardiola telling reporters last... » read more

Football: Fifa to carry out study on holding World Cup every two years

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND (REUTERS) – Fifa will carry out a feasibility study on holding the World Cup and the women’s World Cup every two years after backing a proposal at its annual congress on Friday (May 21). The two competitions are currently held every four years but the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) put forward a... » read more