You might think that before announcing a 32-team Club World Cup, you might consult the, you know, clubs.
Date published: Saturday 17th December 2022 8:29 -FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed the introduction of a new quadrennial men’s Club World Cup that will kick off in 2025 and feature 32 top teams from across the globe.
“During that slot where in the past we used to have the Confederations Cup and it will be slightly longer because obviously there are 32 teams.“But all of the details will be developed in due course, and we’ll decide where it will take place as well over the next few weeks or months in consultation with all of the stakeholders.
The English top flight is expecting there to be meaningful agreements reached with leagues before anything is signed off, with player welfare and the domestic league structure key considerations. “As the calendar is already overloaded, with longstanding domestic club competitions and ever-expanding international competitions, FIFA’s decision creates the risk of fixture congestion, further player injuries and a distortion of competitive balance.
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