Pep Guardiola backs Arsene Wenger's hugely controversial plan to have the World Cup every two years... just weeks after he discussed his plans to move into international management once his Manchester City contract expires

Daily Mail | September 10, 2021

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Pep Guardiola has become the highest-profile backer of Arsene Wenger's hotly debated plan to play a World Cup every two years.

Wenger has proposed a biennial World Cup, staging major tournaments every year, and heavily reducing mid-season international breaks.

The former Arsenal manager expects his ideas to be formalised by FIFA by the new year and hopes to see them implemented by 2028.

Arsene Wenger has proposed having the World Cup every two years effective from 2028

Pep Guardiola has backed the idea - and has recently discussed plans to coach a national team

Guardiola mentioned he would pursue the switch once his Manchester City contract expires

They have been met with stiff opposition but Wenger yesterday found an ally in Guardiola, who is expected to make a move into international football when his stay at Manchester City ends.