Switzerland – Swiss FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the 2025 Membership World Cup in opposition to the criticism expressed by some federations and the gamers’ affiliation.
FIFA had determined to vary the system of the Membership World Cup to be held each 4 years with the participation of 32 groups from completely different continents of the world, beginning subsequent yr, 2025, in the USA of America.
Earlier this month, the Worldwide Federation of Skilled Footballers (FIFPro) and the World Leagues Affiliation requested FIFA to withdraw the worldwide agenda and decide to rescheduling the Membership World Cup, to keep away from match stress and shield gamers.
Infantino mentioned on the sidelines of the FIFA Congress within the Thai capital, Bangkok: “FIFA organized 1% of main membership matches world wide, and the identical is true for nationwide groups, between 1 and a pair of%. The remainder belong to leagues, federations and continents.”
He burdened: “I hope that these numbers, which will be reviewed, will put an finish to this meaningless controversy,” stressing that the earnings generated by FIFA is distributed “all around the world.”
It’s noteworthy that the golf equipment Al-Ahly of Egypt, Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia, Wydad Casablanca of Morocco, and Esperance of Tunisia have assured qualification to the 2025 World Cup in America as representatives of the Arabs, and Al-Ain of the Emirates might be a part of them in the event that they win the AFC Champions League on the expense of Yokohama.
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2024-05-18 15:55:52
