European Club Association warns of ‘destructive’ impact of FIFA’s reform plans

FIFA has been accused by the ECA of trying to “railroad” through its controversial plans – which include playing a World Cup every two years – without proper consultation

FIFA plans to restructure the international calendar – including a World Cup every two years – would have a destructive impact on the club game according to the ECA (Owen Humphreys/PA)

FIFA’s plans for the future of football would have a “direct and destructive impact” on the club game, the European Club Association has warned.

World football’s governing body has been accused by the ECA of trying to “railroad” through its controversial plans – which include playing a World Cup every two years – without proper consultation.