Re-elected Fifa president Infantino wants ‘way more’ football to be played
Fifa president Gianni Infantino says there is a need for “way more” football after being re-elected until 2027.
“We are discussing organising a women’s Club World Cup and a Fifa World Series in March every two years when teams are free from playing qualifiers,” he added. There will also be a new last-32 round and countries will have to play eight matches to win the tournament, compared to seven at the 2022 World Cup.Players union Fifpro and the Professional Footballers’ Association have raised concerns about the demands on players, while La Liga said Fifa’s plans showed a “complete disregard” for the football community.
The 52-year-old succeeded Sepp Blatter as Fifa president in 2016, retaining the role in 2019 and has been re-elected unopposed for another four-year term.
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