Infantino’s plans had been opposed by the World Leagues Forum and the European Leagues, representing the top club competitions internationally, who had urged the FIFA chief to step back from a quick vote. European governing body UEFA had also been vocal in their criticism of the plans after details emerged in May, raising the prospect of a split in the global game. Infantino said the task force would “work on details of these competitions which are of high interest in many parts of the world where some agree, others disagree”. “There are different points of views, different opinions. It’s perfectly normal,” Infantino said, adding that he welcomed proposals and ideas for the tournaments. Infantino’s plans for the Club World Cup have included holding the tournament every four years with 24 teams and also an idea for an annual competition. The Nations League format began under UEFA’s auspices in Europe in September while CONCACAF, in North and Central America and the Caribbean, has also begun a Nations League tournament.
Infantino’s idea is for a ‘Final Eight’ tournament bringing together the winners of various continental Nations League competitions. “Two confederations already have Nations League, for which rights are already sold, in particular when it comes to Europe until 2022. But others don’t,” said the FIFA president. “But there are certainly ways and possibilities to look into seeing what can be done maybe already in other parts… or maybe the whole world after 2022. We are open to every idea and every proposal.”
Published in Daily Times, October 27th 2018.
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