The organization of a World Cup every two years has fueled the debates for several weeks. Keenly desired by FIFA and its spokesperson in this project, Arsène Wenger, the idea does not yet win a majority of supporters, whether in the media or among football fans. Far from there. The justification that comes up first in people against putting it in the face can be summed up like this: “All that is rare is beautiful”. A feeling shared by the Professional Football League which has truly chosen its camp and made it known publicly on Wednesday. “The World Cup constitutes a world heritage that must be preserved and not trivialized”, she emphasizes at the end of her press release. Without prior consultation, FIFA wants to take a decision that is in its sole interest and whose impact is irreparably negative for domestic championships and clubs as employers of players. This project would also provide for the lengthening of international periods which would greatly disrupt the series of domestic championships and cause the supporters to lose interest. And add a layer: The development of football does not pass only through the World Cup but also and above all rests on the domestic championships. As such, it would be preferable for FIFA to promote the development of professional leagues where there are none, as well as local championships.”
Earlier in the afternoon, the League also unveiled the first dates for the 2022/2023 season. Due to the 2022 World Cup in the middle of the championships, she confirmed the holding of an English Boxing Day after the event in Qatar during the end of year celebrations in France.
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