Wenger does U-turn on World Cup every two years

Arsene Wenger, FIFA's chief of Global Football Development, was initially in favour of a World Cup every two years, but right now, he seems less interested in the idea. This is according to 'L'Equipe'. 

"I was actually to think about and I thought it wasn't a bad idea, but such development required a complete review of the qualification calendar. We aren't going to do that, but towards cycle of four years alternating with a World Cup, a Women's World Cup, which is becoming more and more important, and the Euros, the former Arsenal man said. 

On the other hand, he was in favour of doing it in January if needed; "If we want to democratise football, we'll have to go to African countries where it's impossible to play a World Cup in the summer."

"Of course many teams did not have time to prepare themselves well physically, but at least they've all faced this competition with mental freshness. That has not always been the case in the past," Wenger justified.