
European clubs accuse FIFA of breaching legal obligations while pushing for biennial World Cup
India Today
FIFA has been pushing internal interviews to media with retired players and former managers in an attempt to sweep up support from national associations for the plan to double the frequency of men's World Cups.
European clubs on Friday rebuked FIFA for trying to "railroad" through plans for holding the World Cup every two years. The European Club Association has accused the global football governing body of being in breach of legal obligations in its rush to overhaul the sport.
FIFA has been pushing internal interviews to media with retired players and former managers in an attempt to sweep up support from national associations for the plan to double the frequency of men's World Cups from every four years to two, while making the women's game appear to be an afterthought.