Carragher Rejected FIFA Request After Secret World Cup Meeting

Jamie Carragher has revealed that he rejected a request from FIFA during a private meeting about the controversial proposal to stage the World Cup every two years, according to Mirror Football.

The former Liverpool captain said he attended the secret gathering alongside other ex-players and FIFA officials, where the plans were discussed at length. Carragher, however, made clear he was not convinced, turning down the request on the spot.

The meeting reportedly sought input from prominent former players, but Carragher was unwilling to back the reform. His stance adds another voice to the ongoing debate over the biennial World Cup plans, which have divided opinion across the football world.

Carragher, now a well-known pundit, did not go into further detail about what was asked of him, but made clear that his answer was an immediate 'no'. Readers can catch up with related match highlights and commentary elsewhere on this site.