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22 minutes ago, NaBUru38 said:

https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4561855/fifa-president-gianni-infantino-biennial-world-cup-means-euros-every-two-years

 

These folks are crazy. Having the World Cup or continental championships every year would be chaos.

I agree, that they are complete morons. Infantino was very decent when he was in charge of UEFA. These people (IOC included) have this ability to hide their true colors until they get elected and then let loose all their shitty ideas. 

 

That being said, would this be any more different, than what it already is. The Gold Cup and African Cup of Nations is already every 2 years with a WC in between, so they essentially play every year. Copa America is not much different with what, 4 editions in 7 years.. they always seem to find a reason to have it. 

 

It will make only a difference for Europe, though with the Nations League, even the off-championship years are having some kind of national matches in June..

 

3 weeks vacations per year is enough for the footballers, like any regular person, am i right FIFA, UEFA, National FAs, Clubs..

 

De-valuing sporting events is becoming a tradition in the last 5-6 years, so nothing can surprise me for the worse.

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Much cruel laughter & mockery in Britain today as Third Division* Cambridge United beat Saudi billionaire-backed Newcastle United 0-1 in the FA Cup.  At Newcastle’s home as well.

 

* Imperial measurements.

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59911355

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