Thomas Kurth
Thomas Kurth
finding focus legitimate problems rather solutions threats war
Rather than waging war with threats of expulsion, the focus should be on finding solutions to the legitimate problems of clubs.
additional burden calendar complain hand overloaded propose time
It is inconsistent to complain on the one hand about the burden of the overloaded international calendar and at the same time propose additional matches.
hopeful towards
Am I surprised? Let's say I was hopeful and we have been working towards this.
calculate clubs cup expected fair fifa generates given huge involves longer money payment players teams
It is no longer a fair system. Fifa generates huge money now, and players are expected to be with their international teams for up to two months; we calculate the World Cup involves 22,000 man-hours. The clubs should be given substantial payment to compensate.
cases club course hope injuries similar wishes
We of course hope there are no injuries in the World Cup, but we have also made a declaration to back any club which wishes to take similar cases to this.
governance issue positive push quick top
We are positive about this review, but we will be very quick to push the issue of governance to the top of the agenda.
plans
There are no plans for this in the foreseeable future.