It’s been yet another busy week on social media for the world of sport and once again we have all the greatest chatter from Twitter.
While there were many talking points, it was news out of FIFA that really set tongues wagging and fingers punching keys.
FIFA’s decision to expand the World Cup from 32 nations to 48 sent the football world buzzing.
Pundits were quick to point out the financial implications of the move, which will be in force from the 2026 World Cup.
Here are some of the best reactions on Twitter:
So it's about money. Who would have thought that FIFA would ever make cash the priority? https://t.co/KzeMgPRxPq
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) January 9, 2017
A momentโs silence for the 32-team World Cup pic.twitter.com/2btrC0FCpY
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) January 10, 2017
"It makes me yearn for Sepp Blatter!"
— BBC 5 live Sport (@5liveSport) January 10, 2017
What do you think of the 48-team #WorldCup ? pic.twitter.com/yOvtzH9oXE
Irresponsible decision by #FIFA !! It's an attack on #Football !! And Obviously the vote was unanimous ๐๐ #worldcup #WorldCup2026 @DFB_Team
— Michael Ballack (@Ballack) January 10, 2017
48 teams in the next World Cup? I have immediately bought shares in Panini.
— Richard Osman (@richardosman) January 10, 2017
Breaking news from the 2026 World Cup, where Fiji have drawn 0-0 with Venezuela.
— Ian Darke (@IanDarke) January 10, 2017
The Panini 2026 FIFA World Cup Sticker Album released... pic.twitter.com/DuKb7FifLW
— Not Match of the Day (@NOT_MOTD) January 10, 2017
Group stages of the 2026 World Cup. pic.twitter.com/Hr2uMdkFpP
— Danny Kelly (@dannykellywords) January 10, 2017
I want to keep an open mind. But I fear today will be known as the day FIFA ruined the men's World Cup. https://t.co/oAgWgLFnp5
— Grant Wahl (@GrantWahl) January 10, 2017
There is one high-profile supporter of the expansion as well…
I had my doubts originally. But a @FIFAWorldCup with more countries will make it an even bigger party & more countries can aim for the top. pic.twitter.com/lbiiV8Ydtx
— Marco van Basten (@MarcoVanBasten) January 10, 2017
Meanwhile, there was yet another award for Cristiano Ronaldo, including FIFA’s best player gong for 2016
Congrats @Cristiano on winning the FIFA Best Player Award for 2016! pic.twitter.com/0gcvGnnh4O
— Eva Longoria Baston (@EvaLongoria) January 9, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo this year
— GeniusFootball (@GeniusFootball) January 9, 2017
Champions League ๐
EURO's ๐
Club World Cup ๐
UEFA Best Player ๐
Ballon d'Or ๐
FIFA Best Player ๐ pic.twitter.com/RlkhppLqco