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"In purely mathematical terms, the Africans are at a severe disadvantage compared to their rivals. Even though the Confederation Africaine de Football has exactly the same number of member associations as UEFA (54), it is only represented at the World Cup with five teams, whereas Europe has 13. The same applies to the Asian Football Confederation: Four places at the World Cup is unfair given the number of member associations (46). It is time for a new deal. We need a new deal, preferably sooner rather than later."

FIFA President Sepp Blatter said about the numbers of World Cup places for Africa and Asia.