Quote Originally Posted by bobh View Post
With most extra places going to Africa and Asia, the WC will be severely devalued.
Euros will be the major comp.
If you ever wanted confirmation that international football is beyond rescue then this is it.
The only reason this format is being pushed through has nothing to do with improving the game but all about ensuring that the current FIFA hierarchy have enough votes to remain on the gravy train.
I sure that it will be marketed and sold impressively and that's the problem an elite sporting event has been turned into a business enterprise.