The Football.....

[albion]

I thought they would threaten this, it is probably the only viable option to stop Infantino.

But I also think the new US and Saudi involvement very much helps the Eufa cause, it now ceasing to be simply about the money.

 

[Vapin' Joe]

It would be simple enough to set up an alternative world championships at the same time as the FIFA world cup. There would only be one winner in that battle and it wouldn't be FIFA.

 

[postman]

I would not cross the street now to watch a Prem game.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I would not cross the street now to watch a Prem game.

what not even Leeds?

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

It was sixty years ago today that a fresh faced young Vapin' Joe sat in front of the telly watching West Ham win the World Cup.

Seems like only yesterday, where has the time gone?

Yeah we can always dine out on that one Joe ⚒️⚒️

 

[PaulSB]

But I also think the new US and Saudi involvement very much helps the Eufa cause, it now ceasing to be simply about the money.

In what way? Without EUFA nations Infantino doesn't have a product to sell in Europe. Google says the total population of the 55 EUFA nations is 940 million, almost ⅛ of the world population. That's a lot of TV sets.

Where would be the European interest in African nation A v South American nation B? The TV companies and advertisers will quickly realise without EUFA nations income will be hugely reduced thus reducing fees FIFA can expect and so reducing the potential profits to investors.

It's all about money and money will decide the final outcome.

 

[N0bodyOfTheGoat]

While I thought something was going to have to give for top English footballers, in terms of the relentless schedule if in the England squad, I didn't think it was going to be ditching the world cup... Until recent weeks.

 

[Pblakeney]

But I also think the new US and Saudi involvement very much helps the Eufa cause, it now ceasing to be simply about the money.

Now that really is top drawer pish!

 

[Dorset Boy]

Infantino's idea is some short term added cash which will reduce future income to the game. Hugely detrimental.
Well done UEFA, and sounds like Africa agree with Europe.
FIFA sit on something like £20bn, perhaps Infantino might distribute a big chunk of that.

 

[No Ta Doctor]

Yeah we can always dine out on that one Joe ⚒️⚒️

A few miles west we like that sort of thing too 😉

Not a bad season for our French lads really

 

[albion]

Infantino's idea is some short term added cash which will reduce future income to the game. Hugely detrimental.
Well done UEFA, and sounds like Africa agree with Europe.
FIFA sit on something like £20bn, perhaps Infantino might distribute a big chunk of that.

I quite doubt much, if at all, was his idea.