ALL POSTS TAGGED "Club World Cup"
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/ 5 days agoAnother accolade for Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, or Erling Haaland? Gleaming new FIFA Club World Cup trophy now coated in 24 carat gold
FIFA has unveiled the official trophy for the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, set to make its debut in 2025.
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/ 8 days ago2025 FIFA Club World Cup draw date revealed, Messi's Miami to host it
FIFA has officially announced where the highly-anticipated draw for the expanded 2025 Club World Cup will take place.
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/ 15 days agoGianni Infantino's FIFA article addresses Club World Cup boycott concerns
FIFA's new rules, including a controversial commitment to fielding "the best possible team," aim to avoid a potential boycott but raise questions about enforceability and the true intent behind the regulations.
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/ 15 days agoGuardiola uses NBA analogy to highlight Club World Cup's demanding schedule
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola sharply criticizes FIFA's expanded Club World Cup format, warning of potential player burnout and injuries due to a grueling schedule that mirrors the NBA season without the equivalent recovery time.
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/ 21 days agoMessi is Infantino's last shot to save FIFA Club World Cup
With growing player frustrations over an increasingly packed schedule and talk of strikes, FIFA’s Club World Cup is still set to begin this summer under an expanded format. But Gianni Infantino's latest trump card will attract viewers worldwide. His name is Lionel Messi. Although Infantino has criticized the infamous Super League for lacking competitiveness, the […]
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/ 22 days agoWenger's FIFA task force unlikely to ease calendar issues
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will be leading an official task force regarding player welfare. FIFA is assembling the group amid widespread concerns over fixture congestion. Several clubs, coaches, and players have recently joined together to voice their frustrations on the issue. Real Madrid, the reigning European champions, announced this past summer that they may […]
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/ 30 days agoTop English clubs may skip Premier League's US Summer Series
The Premier League is working to bring the Summer Series friendly competition back in 2025, but it faces major hurdles. In the summer of 2023, the competition debuted with six Premier League teams each playing three friendlies in the United States. However, for the summer of 2025, no Premier League teams have committed to the […]
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/ 32 days agoFIFA needs Messi to 'sell' Club World Cup to TV network execs
In our opinion, FIFA needs to use Lionel Messi to bolster interest in the 2025 Club World Cup by naming Inter Miami as CONCACAF's final team for the tournament. As hosts of the competition, the United States receives an extra slot. The Seattle Sounders previously booked a place in the tournament due to their triumph […]
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/ 41 days agoClub or Country: Club World Cup creates dilemma for USA stars
The summer of 2025 brings both the Club World Cup and the Gold Cup to the United States. Americans at both club and country level will have the opportunity to play in front of fans across the country. However, for the elite players from the United States, they face a decision. They can either play […]
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/ 47 days ago2025 Club World Cup clubs given extra 10-day transfer window
FIFA has unveiled a groundbreaking decision that will affect clubs participating in the 2025 Club World Cup. The tournament's organizing body has instituted a 10-day transfer window, from June 1 to June 10, 2025. This will ease transfers and settle contractual disputes. This move comes as a direct response to the challenges posed by the […]
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/ 52 days agoFIFA reveals 12 US stadiums for Club World Cup
Amidst serious concerns over the tournament’s feasibility, FIFA released the identity of the twelve United States stadiums to stage the 2025 Club World Cup. 32 teams from FIFA’s six confederations will participate in the competition, which occur from June 15 to July 13, 2025. MetLife Stadium to host another major final A year before the […]
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/ 52 days agoIs soccer a business or a sport?
Soccer has developed a reputation as being a largely money-driven sport as club owners and organizers hunt for profit. Over the last several years, there have been more tournaments and games across the globe. More teams have more access to playing in contests, which puts stress on players and more money in organizers’ pockets. The […]
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/ 55 days agoSoccer's scheduling crisis: Who's to blame?
Since the start of the 2024 soccer calendar, players and fans have fought the crisis of a bloated schedule. A club like Manchester City will effectively play a nonstop schedule in 2024/25. That includes the Premier League, two domestic cups (FA Cup and League Cup), UEFA Champions League, FA Community Shield, and friendlies across the […]
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/ 55 days agoWhy CONCACAF should host the Gold Cup outside the USA
CONCACAF has officially revealed the 14 host stadiums in the USA and Canada for the 2025 Gold Cup. The biennial men's soccer tournament features national teams from North and Central America and the Caribbean. Like previous iterations of the competition, a majority of the matches will be in the United States. Only one city outside […]
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/ 61 days agoInfantino calls urgent broadcaster meeting about Club World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is reportedly organizing an emergency meeting regarding broadcasting rights for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. According to The Athletic, the briefing is set to take place on Friday and will include several top television executives. The situation is getting tense because the competition is now less than nine months away. […]