UEFA’s president Alexander Ceferin warned that going to a vote on this issue would have very serious consequences for FIFA’s proposal to hold the World Cup every 2 years instead of 4 years.
On the agenda of the sports world, FIFA, the International Football Associations Association, “The World Cup should be held every 2 years instead of 4, the international football calendar should be revised” has an offer.
Finally, FIFA held a video conference meeting with the representatives of 55 countries affiliated to UEFA.
UEFA PRESIDENT WARNED: “DO NOT FORCE TO VOTE”
At the meeting, UEFA President Alexander Ceferin warned FIFA President Gianni Infantino not to force any vote in December, according to the news in Reuters.
“IT CAN HAVE VERY BAD RESULTS FOR FOOTBALL”
According to the news, Ceferin, “I seriously ask you and FIFA not to force the terms for any voting to take place because this could have very bad consequences for football.” said.
AVAILABLE TO 211 MEMBERS ON DECEMBER 20
It is stated that FIFA can put its calendar change plan to the vote at a global summit with the participation of 211 member federations on 20 December.
UEFA President Ceferin said that different sides of the issue, such as clubs and leagues, do not have the right to vote, and that such a vote would harm their existence.
SOME EUROPEAN COUNTRIES ALSO CRITIZED
At the same meeting, it was learned that different federations such as Italy, Romania, Germany and Portugal also criticized.
INFANTINO: “WE ARE OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS”
Infantino, on the other hand, underlined that they are open to different suggestions against criticism.
ARSENE WENGER: “THIS FORMAT HAS ENDED ITS LIFE”
Meanwhile, FIFA Global Football Development Director Arsene Wenger explained the details of the offer in the video clip he published. Wenger stated that they are in search of improving football and said that the existing format is out of date.
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