FIFA: "Most players are in favour of a World Cup every two years" (Arsène Wenger)

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"The big idea, initially, is to group the qualifying matches into two international windows, in October and March, and then at the end of the season to offer a World Cup and Confederation championships (the Euro for UEFA) every two years. Most players are in favour. Ronaldo (the Brazilian double Ballon d'Or winner), Kaka, Mascherano, Gary...

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Arsène Wenger at FIFA headquarters in Zurich (SUI) - ©  FIFA

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