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FIFA says survey shows majority of fans back more frequent World Cup finals
FIFA says it has fan backing for the much-criticised plan to shift to a biennial World Cup after releasing a summary of the results of an opinion survey of supporters. The proposals, which have been outlined by FIFA’s head of Global Football Development, former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, have been met with widespread opposition from within the game. FIFA’s congress…
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FIFPRO says process flawed as FIFA looks at biennial World Cup
The call has come in the wake of FIFA’s announcement of a feasibility study into making the World Cup a biennial event. FIFPRO said any expansion of the calendar must include proper safeguards for players’ health and that the reforms should facilitate the development of both men’s and women’s football. “Proposals isolating further expansions such as a biennial World Cup…
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