Quote Originally Posted by JamesWales View Post
I must say, he has a point. It is very much treated as a lesser tournament. I don't think it's race related at all, it's driven by money and attendances, and the fact it's in winter, but it's definitely less respected
I think it's the same for Copa America. European football gets more hype and coverage. I'd like to think it isn't racism but I really don't know.

Don't forget that Wenger has recently proposed a WC every two years. Clubs aren't going to be happy with that surely? Euros every two years too. But that's off-topic.