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European Leagues REJECT FIFA's proposals to reshape the international calendar in huge blow to Arsene Wenger's ambitious plan for a biennial World Cup

FIFA's proposals to reshape the international calendar have all been firmly rejected by European Leagues, which includes the Premier League, EFL and SPFL among its members.

A consultation on men's national team football led by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, now FIFA's chief of global football development, is proposing a major international tournament every June, longer but fewer in-season international breaks and mandatory player rest periods.

European Leagues managing director Jacco Swart said the proposals created a 'severe shift' in the balance between club and national team football in sporting terms and in economic value.