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According to the European Club Association, Fifa's redesign of its calendar would have "a direct and devastating impact on the club games."
The governing body of world football has suggested that a men's World Cup be held every two years as part a revised international match calendar (IMC).
According to the ECA, the proposed changes were in "direct and unilateral violation of certain legal obligations".
Fifa was also criticised for not consulting about its reforms.
Arsene, Fifa's head for global development, spoke exclusively to BBC Podcast The Sports Desk. He stated that proposals would address "chaos” and "congestion" within the game.
The ECA, which represents over 230 clubs on the continent, stated that the IMC needed to be "modernized and simplified" but was dissatisfied with Fifa's plans.
The ECA stated that it was "concerned and alarmed by Fifa’s launch of active PR campaign and much pretence in an apparent attempt to railroad through reforms to IMC, including the introduction of a biennial World Cup".
Uefa, the European Football Association's governing body, has stated that the plans create four "dangers for football" including a loss of prestige for the World Cup as well as concerns about player welfare.
The new schedule was not suggested by Wenger. It also said that the development of women's soccer, which has tournaments that are "deprived of exclusive slots, overshadowed and overshadowed" by top men's events, would be affected.
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The ECA stated that, "Aside from the apparent lack of genuine (or even any) consultation, as many stakeholders have pointed to in recent days Fifa's proposed would lead to an immediate and destructive impact on club game, both nationally and internationally.
"In addition, these proposals could put players' well-being and health at risk. They would reduce the value and significance of country and club competitions.
They would conflict with youth and women's football, which are under-represented areas where ECA and other contributors have devoted significant time, talent, and resources. While also subordinating other sporting events and interests at all levels around the world.
"Given the centrality and importance of the IMC and club football to each other, the ECA reiterates in clear terms that decisions regarding its future can only be made with the agreement of football clubs with player welfare at the heart. This is in accordance with legally binding obligations that ordinarily shouldn't need to be restated."
