MADRID, 15 Oct. (EUROPA PRESS) –
UEFA has once again shown its discomfort with FIFA’s idea of holding a World Cup every two years and has considered this Friday, in the words of a spokesman for the organization, that it would “devalue the competition”, in addition to slowing down the development of the rest of the tournaments, including the growth of women’s soccer.
“A biennial World Cup would harm all forms of soccer, devalue the competition itself, financially harm fans and slow the development of women’s and youth soccer around the world. There are many reasons why clubs, leagues and fans they are united in their opposition, “indicates UEFA.
In addition, the maximum body of European football recalled that “it has a responsibility towards football in Europe” to “ensure that this unnecessary additional burden for a few elite players does not continue to the detriment not only of their physical and mental health, but also of the game in general “.
For this reason, “from the idea of an international single window to complete ignorance of the inevitable effects on women’s and youth competitions, this concept has all the hallmarks of a decision that FIFA wants to make in a hurry and leave it to the rest. the game will regret it in the long run. “
“Any perceived appeal is superficial, while the traps are sinister. UEFA will continue to oppose it until common sense prevails and plans are abandoned,” the UEFA spokesman said.