Bangalore: Head Coach of the Indian Football Team igor stimaka supported on tuesday fifaplan to organize world Cup every two years but he said he would like to know if the world body is looking for “more money” for itself from such a move.
FIFA revealed its detailed plans to redraw the calendar of international football competitions after meeting with retired players last month biennial world cup in the hearts of men and women. This proposal was strongly supported by the FIFA President. Gianni Infantino.
“As India’s coach, I would like (to have the World Cup every two years). I will support it because it may benefit India more than expected in the near future (to be able to play in the World Cup) ,” Stimac said during a virtual conversation after India’s SAFF Championship title.
“Football needs to develop in every part of the world and to do that we need to open the World Cup to countries that have never participated in them. It is very easy to find your chance in the World Cup once the tournament is over. . Happening every two years.”
However, he added that the scheme would not benefit weaker football nations if the main reason behind it is FIFA’s financial leverage.
“But if the reason (behind the plan) is mainly money for the organization (FIFA), then I don’t see any benefit. I’d like to hear a good explanation of what’s behind this move,” Stimac said .
“We need to be realistic here. What are the main reasons behind this move. Is it more money for the organization (FIFA) or something?” Asked the 54-year-old who was a member of the Croatian team that won the 1998 World Cup bronze medal.
NS All India Football Federation There has been no official comment on the matter so far, while the country’s neighbors Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka have backed the move last month.
last month, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) welcomed the consultation process initiated by FIFA to explore options to hold the men’s and women’s World Cups every two years instead of the current four-year cycle.
He confirmed that the former armory manager Arsene Wenger, who heads global football development at FIFA and is at the forefront of the plan, has invited national team coaches to discuss the move.
Stimac, who coached the Croatia national team in 2012–13, said: “It’s a big discussion at the moment and I’m going to attend a Zoom conference (on Tuesday) where Arsene Wenger talks about this potential future project. I’m going to tell.” .
FIFA has not set a formal date for a decision on its World Cup proposal, but has suggested that its 211 national members may meet in December.
Stimac, who took charge of the Indian team in early 2019, said that “the result is not always what we wanted” but added that the team has improved a lot under his supervision.
“Two and a half years ago, we started rebuilding the team because we opted for more technical football, took over football, we picked more technical players. So it was a new selection,” he said.
We did the draw (1-1) against Bangladesh (in 2019) at the Salt Lake Stadium in the World Cup Qualifier match, everything else was done in very tough conditions. But we still achieved our goal, that is, to qualify for the third round of the Asian Cup qualification.
“Now after two and a half years, we have some very important players in the team who are backbone players and at least three players for each spot with similar qualities. We are no longer afraid of losing anyone as a replacement. This is the step forward we have made.”
FIFA revealed its detailed plans to redraw the calendar of international football competitions after meeting with retired players last month biennial world cup in the hearts of men and women. This proposal was strongly supported by the FIFA President. Gianni Infantino.
“As India’s coach, I would like (to have the World Cup every two years). I will support it because it may benefit India more than expected in the near future (to be able to play in the World Cup) ,” Stimac said during a virtual conversation after India’s SAFF Championship title.
“Football needs to develop in every part of the world and to do that we need to open the World Cup to countries that have never participated in them. It is very easy to find your chance in the World Cup once the tournament is over. . Happening every two years.”
However, he added that the scheme would not benefit weaker football nations if the main reason behind it is FIFA’s financial leverage.
“But if the reason (behind the plan) is mainly money for the organization (FIFA), then I don’t see any benefit. I’d like to hear a good explanation of what’s behind this move,” Stimac said .
“We need to be realistic here. What are the main reasons behind this move. Is it more money for the organization (FIFA) or something?” Asked the 54-year-old who was a member of the Croatian team that won the 1998 World Cup bronze medal.
NS All India Football Federation There has been no official comment on the matter so far, while the country’s neighbors Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka have backed the move last month.
last month, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) welcomed the consultation process initiated by FIFA to explore options to hold the men’s and women’s World Cups every two years instead of the current four-year cycle.
He confirmed that the former armory manager Arsene Wenger, who heads global football development at FIFA and is at the forefront of the plan, has invited national team coaches to discuss the move.
Stimac, who coached the Croatia national team in 2012–13, said: “It’s a big discussion at the moment and I’m going to attend a Zoom conference (on Tuesday) where Arsene Wenger talks about this potential future project. I’m going to tell.” .
FIFA has not set a formal date for a decision on its World Cup proposal, but has suggested that its 211 national members may meet in December.
Stimac, who took charge of the Indian team in early 2019, said that “the result is not always what we wanted” but added that the team has improved a lot under his supervision.
“Two and a half years ago, we started rebuilding the team because we opted for more technical football, took over football, we picked more technical players. So it was a new selection,” he said.
We did the draw (1-1) against Bangladesh (in 2019) at the Salt Lake Stadium in the World Cup Qualifier match, everything else was done in very tough conditions. But we still achieved our goal, that is, to qualify for the third round of the Asian Cup qualification.
“Now after two and a half years, we have some very important players in the team who are backbone players and at least three players for each spot with similar qualities. We are no longer afraid of losing anyone as a replacement. This is the step forward we have made.”
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