EU Commission against Football World Cup in the two-year

The first political heavyweight was the European Commission against the plans of the Football World Association FIFA for a shortening of the World Cup rhythm of four to two years. I share the doubts of national football associations in Europe at the possibility of a football World Cup took place every two years, said Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas on Thursday.

From the perspective of the Deputy of the German Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, FIFA pursues only financial goals with its advance. Europe is the epicenter of football in the world, and we have the duty to preserve a model that respects the interests of the fans, the well-being of the players and the general logic of the global sports calendar and not only commercial interests, said the Greek .

Schinas lies with its rejection of the FIFA future project on a line with the Europe Association UEFA. The continental umbrella organization had emphasized its criticism of the World Cup plans of FIFA and the intransparent approach to the World Association last Wednesday.

According to a Bureau resolution of the past Friday, the German Football Association (DFB) supports the UEFA position, which a decision in such a matter is not taken without the consent of European associations and European football.

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The skepticism at EUROPAPOLIC level compared to a change of over 90 years old World Cup rhythm should also document the European Parliament in addition to Schinas. In addition to a cross-group resolution on EU sports policy, which is to be coordinated at the end of October, according to the current draft, the demand of the deputies to international sports organizations is also included, the established intervals of international competitions, especially European and World Championships, respect .