FAI's John Delaney backs 48-team World Cup

FAI boss John Delaney has backed a 48-team World Cup.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2017 - 17:48

FAI boss John Delaney has backed a 48-team World Cup.

The chief executive of the FAI claimed he was behind a previous idea to expand the European Championships from 16 teams to 24 - a move which he said had not affected quality.

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