2018 bid not under threat - Scudamore - Sport in brief

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On Friday night, The Football Association expressed "serious reservations" about proposals to play league matches - a 39th round of fixtures - in venues across the world.

They currently believe the proposal - criticised by FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Thursday - has not yet harmed the World Cup bid but the matter will be discussed at a scheduled board meeting next Thursday.

However, they are clearly mindful of the detrimental impact which could be caused by a decision to press ahead with the idea in the face of opposition from FIFA and the game as a whole.

Scudamore, however, said he felt there had been something of an over-reaction.

"We were told we would have the opportunity to talk to the FIFA president about our proposal," he said.

"I do not see how there can be speculation about the possible impact on the 2018 World Cup campaign until this meeting has taken place."

Scudamore is also determined to meet Blatter face to face to put across the advantages of the plans.

"I want to explain the reasons for this proposal to Mr Blatter because I do not think, on the information he will have received so far, he has been given a chance to understand it, or what benefits there would be for the game in England and beyond," he told The Times.

"I am not sure he knows the wealth we generate beyond our league, such as the £124million that filters down through the game over here."