Michel Platini suggests expanding the World Cup from 32 to 40 teams from 2018

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"We need more African and Asian teams. Rather than removing European teams, we should go up to 40 teams", said Michel Platini, president of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations ) regarding the current number of teams in the finals of the World Cup, on the 28/10/2013.

"It would be good for everyone. We could add two African teams, two...

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