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Gareth Bale urges football bosses to block Arsene Wenger's plans to hold a World Cup every two years as it ruins the tournament's 'prestige' and 'history'...even though Wales have failed to qualify since 1958

Gareth Bale has urged football bosses to block the plan to stage the World Cup every two years.

The Wales captain hopes to help his country reach the Finals for the first time since 1958, as they aim to register a third straight win in their qualifying group by beating Estonia in Cardiff on Wednesday.

Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is spearheading the move for biennial World Cups, as part of his role with FIFA. But European football’s key figures are hostile to the idea and Bale echoed their concerns.