Wales international Gareth Bale requested that FIFA blocks any plans whatsoever to host the World Cup competition every two years.
Bales World Cup bid with Whales
Since about sometime in 1958, Wales have failed to make it to any World Cup competition.
However, that could change with their captain Gareth Bale leading them to a two-game winning streak in the World Cup qualifying games.
Arsene Wenger chairman’s the bid for biennial World Cup competition
Ex-Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is said to be the brainbox behind plans to host the World Cup competition every two years. The French manager was appointed as an executive in the FIFA body a couple of months ago.
With the bid to host the World Cup competition every two years, numerous football legend has strongly aired their view against such ideas. Many suggesting the prestige of the World Cup is due to the time range before each event.
Gareth Bale statements
In a press conference, the Real Madrid winger aired his view concerning the plans for a biennial World Cup event.
According to his statement, Bale highlighted that the idea of a biennial World Cup event was not something he found interesting. With the Welsh man asserting that the prestige of the World Cup is due to how rare the event is held.
Conclusion
Without any reasonable doubt, many of the world football elite stand against the idea of hosting the World Cup event within the space of two years.
Nonetheless, we keep our fingers crossed as we await the final decision of the World Football Governing Body FIFA.
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