IOC adds to fierce criticism of Fifa over impact of biennial World Cup plan

  • International Olympic Committee calls for talks over proposal
  • Suggests Fifa putting ‘revenue generation’ before good of sport

The International Olympic Committee has called for discussions over Fifa’s plan to hold the World Cup every two years instead of every four – suggesting football’s governing body is putting money ahead of sport.

Fifa’s proposals are set to be voted on in December by its 211 member associations, with the president, Gianni Infantino – also an IOC member – travelling the world to rally support for the plan, which has been fronted by the former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger.

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