Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was in favor of organizing the World Cup every two years and pointed out that it is not necessary to “criminalize this type of idea” and that Arsene Wenger has proposed a tournament of the highest quality.
The Spanish coach, who has always made directing a national team a dream, welcomes the idea of innovation and proposals like this arrive, with which FIFA wants to reduce the qualifying matches, group them together in a month and play the World Cup every two years starting in 2028.
«I always like that there are new ideas to comment. These proposals should not be criminalized. The clubs and leagues defend their position, FIFA theirs and UEFA too, ”Guardiola said at a press conference.
“The World Cup is incredible, it is the biggest tournament and as a spectator I always enjoy watching it. If I could see it every two years it would be nice. I fully agree with Arsene Wenger that if the World Cup doesn’t do it, another competition will. What he has proposed is a tournament of the highest quality.
But Guardiola also wanted to mention the necessary rest of the players and how it affects the inclusion of more games and tournaments.
«During eleven months there are parties, parties and parties. Before the preseason it was four or five weeks, now it is ten days. We want to play football and enjoy it, but we have to cut back. It’s too much. I’m not saying that you have to eliminate international matches, the Champions League or the Premier, but you have to find a solution, “said Guardiola. EFE (HN)