There is no gap anymore. It was so interesting because of the 16 teams, everybody can beat everybody. The teams have leveled.
FIFA can prescribe this. Of course, with a transition period. We must reduce national soccer so that we can have a better balance between club and national team soccer.
Fighting this scourge is one of our most important tasks. Whether associations, teams or players at each and every level, we all have a duty to ensure that our conduct does not lead to anybody being marginalized. Football has to set an example for others to follow.
Ideally there would be 16 teams in every national football league.
This latest incident happened to one of the world's top players, playing for a top team in a top league.
It will not be possible in future to play a friendly with 45 minutes with one team and 45 minutes with the other team it will not be possible.
What we have witnessed in past matches, and specifically matches where the home team of Korea were involved, I have to say I have difficulties understanding our referee committee concerning the designation of the referees and the linesmen.
I think the national teams of Holland and England have reason to be worried. Even Italy might not get a place.
Why is it good for football to take the excitement away from fans by overcharging them for tickets to see their team?
They (the FAI) have asked, very humbly, can't we be team No 33 at the World Cup? They have asked for that... really!
What we have to do is to find a solution that the interests of the national teams are respecting the interests of the clubs. And also the clubs they shall respect the interests and the aspirations of national teams.