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Jurgen Klinsmann follows Pep Guardiola's lead in backing Arsene Wenger's plans for a World Cup every two years... and says qualifying could be changed to ease the burden on stars like Neymar and Lionel Messi

Jurgen Klinsmann has thrown his weight behind Arsene Wenger's push to hold the World Cup every two years.

Traditionally the competition is held every four years, but Arsenal legend Wenger, who is currently FIFA's chief of global football development, wants to halve the time between events.

The idea has split football but Klinsmann, who famously has a rich World Cup pedigree, is backing the proposals after Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola also endorsed the idea.

Jurgen Klinsmann has joined Pep Guardiola in backing the idea of World Cups every two years

He said: 'When you get an idea like this, at first it shocks you and you feel out of your comfort zone,' said the Germany legend.