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Sounds,23 Sep 2021,45 mins

Wenger exclusive: My blueprint for football’s future

The Sports Desk

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In an exclusive interview, Fifa’s head of global development Arsene Wenger tells the Sports Desk why his controversial plan for a men’s World Cup every two years is good for football and the welfare of its leading players. Wenger talks about the "chaos" of the current match schedule, proposes fewer international breaks and says he is prepared to "gamble" on a restructure that would see "the best play the best" more often. We hear what fan groups in Europe and Africa think of the former Arsenal manager’s plan and assess why a similar proposal for the women’s World Cup is proving equally divisive. Presenters: Sarah Mulkerrins, Dan Roan, Nesta McGregor, Tim Vickery. Producer: Sam Sheringham

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