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Arsene Wenger hits back at Jurgen Klopp's claim that the Club World Cup is 'the worst idea EVER implemented in football'

Arsene Wenger hits back at Jurgen Klopp's claim that the Club World Cup is 'the worst idea EVER implemented in football'

The former Arsenal boss, now FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development, insisted the competition is 'needed' and defended the quality of football and higher-than-expected attendances.

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