The BIG stories of 2022 …before they happen
1 COULD A BIENNIAL WORLD CUP HAPPEN?
On the face of it, there is far too much resolute opposition for the concept to become a reality. After all, the proposal to switch from a four to a two-year cycle has already been met with widespread resistance from domestic leagues, confederations, players, clubs and supporter groups. That said, FIFA president Gianni Infantino is clearly very keen on a revolutionary new calendar and may calculate that he can drum up enough supporting voices in Africa, Asia, Central America and Oceania. Some sort of last-gasp fudge may yet be on the cards.
2 ARE JUVENTUS DESTINED TO FALL FURTHER STILL IN THE ITALIAN PECKING ORDER?
The problem for Juventus is that they are assailed by ill winds from all quarters. Not only have the been on a sharp downward curve in Serie A for the last18 months, going from an all-conquering force to inconsistent also-rans, the Turin club is also beset with other woes. They recorded losses of €210 million for the 2020-21 financial year, and are currently
