Club World Cup 2025: FIFA’s ownership rule forces club sale
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Club World Cup 2025: FIFA’s ownership rule forces club sale

The Hindu  

FIFA’s Club World Cup regulations forces Mexican club Leon to put the club up for sale. Mexican club Leon is set to be put up for sale to comply with FIFA’s Club World Cup regulations that prohibit multi-club ownership. Alajuelense of Costa Rica complained to football’s governing body that two Mexican teams owned by Martínez qualified to participate in the upcoming tournament in USA, and requested it be included instead of one of them. FIFA Club World Cup 2025, which is set to will be held in the U.S. from June 15 to July 13, using 12 stadiums in 11 different cities in United States.

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 schedule, complete list of fixtures: When will Messi, Inter Miami kick off tournament against Al Ahly FC?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 schedule, complete list of fixtures: When will Messi, Inter Miami kick off tournament against Al Ahly FC?

The Hindu  

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will now kick off on June 14, one day earlier than the original starting date, football’s world body announced on Saturday. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will continue to open the tournament against Egypt’s Al Ahly FC which will be held in Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. Teams qualified for the Club World Cup by …

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Draw Results: Groups, teams, venues, format, dates and live streaming
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Draw Results: Groups, teams, venues, format, dates and live streaming

Firstpost  

The draw for the 32-team FIFA Club World Cup 2025 which will run from 15 June to 13 July 2025 in the USA and include big teams like the Real Madrid and Manchester City is complete. Check out all the information including FIFA Club World Cup 2025 groups, venues, format and dates. Overall, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will …

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Messi and Inter Miami to kick-off tournament against Egyptian club Al Ahly
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Messi and Inter Miami to kick-off tournament against Egyptian club Al Ahly

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will open the Club World Cup against Egyptian club Al Ahly, with Palmeiras and Porto also part of that group for the tournament that will take place in the U.S. next year. Inter Miami’s selection was widely panned by critics, the volume of that only rising after the team that won the Supporters Shield as …

Messi’s Miami to open expanded 2025 Club World Cup against Egypt’s Al Ahly
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Messi’s Miami to open expanded 2025 Club World Cup against Egypt’s Al Ahly

Al Jazeera  

The draw for the Club World Cup will see Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami open FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup in 2025. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami now know their path for next year’s Club World Cup. Premier League champions Manchester City were drawn, at the event in Miami on Thursday evening, with Juventus, Wydad AC and Al Ain in Group …

Messi and Inter Miami to open Club World Cup against Egyptian club Al Ahly
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Messi and Inter Miami to open Club World Cup against Egyptian club Al Ahly

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami now know their path for next year’s Club World Cup. The host team — invited by FIFA to compete despite criticism from many in the soccer world — will play the tournament’s first match on June 15 against Egyptian club Al Ahly, as part of a group that will also feature Palmeiras and …

The draw for FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup is coming up. Here’s what to know
2 weeks, 5 days ago

The draw for FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup is coming up. Here’s what to know

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Soccer’s biggest ever global club tournament is coming to the United States next year and the 32-team group stage will be drawn Thursday. European powers Real Madrid and Manchester City, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, recently crowned South American champion Botafogo and top clubs from Asia, Africa and Oceania are among the teams who are in the draw for …

Costa Rican club Alajuelense threatens FIFA with legal action in bid for spot at Club World Cup
1 month ago

Costa Rican club Alajuelense threatens FIFA with legal action in bid for spot at Club World Cup

The Hindu  

The most successful football team in Costa Rica is asking FIFA for a spot in next summer’s Club World Cup and says it is willing to take legal action if denied. Team spokesman Marco Vazquez noted that Mexican clubs Leon and Pachuca belong to the same owner, Jesus Martinez, of Grupo Pachuca. Vazquez said Alajuelense has “hired a law firm …

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami given Club World Cup 2025 spot by FIFA
1 month ago

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami given Club World Cup 2025 spot by FIFA

India Today  

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have secured a spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which will feature 32 top clubs from around the globe and take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13. Typically, the U.S. host club for the Club World Cup would be determined by the MLS Cup winner, but FIFA opted …

FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024: Qatar to host last three matches, final at Lusail Stadium on December 18
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024: Qatar to host last three matches, final at Lusail Stadium on December 18

The Hindu  

Qatar is set to host the final three matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 in December, the tournament’s Local Organising Committee announced on Tuesday. Stadium 974 will host two matches before the much-anticipated final match at Lusail – marking the two-year anniversary of the historic FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final. The tournament will witness clubs from across the …

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 draw set for December 5 in Miami
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 draw set for December 5 in Miami

The Hindu  

The world’s best football clubs will discover their group stage opponents for the inaugural 32-club FIFA Club World Cup at the draw on December 5 in Miami. The date was highly anticipated as many questions still surround this competition, whose revenues and benefits for the clubs remain a mystery -- its TV broadcasters are not yet known and only one …

FIFA agrees on interim transfer rules to help players go to 2025 Club World Cup in US
2 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA agrees on interim transfer rules to help players go to 2025 Club World Cup in US

Associated Press  

ZURICH — FIFA has agreed on interim transfer rules aiming to help players change teams and go to the Club World Cup in the United States next June-July. Potential free agents who could be pursued by Club World Cup teams include Liverpool trio Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk, plus Lille forward Jonathan David and Tottenham captain Son …

The FIFA Club World Cup has venues at last – but so many questions still remain
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The FIFA Club World Cup has venues at last – but so many questions still remain

New York Times  

The controversial Club World Cup is coming closer to fruition. It seems FIFA is, in some ways, leveraging the success of their men’s World Cup to draw interest for the Club World Cup. Gianni Infantino, Hugh Jackman and Gayle King at the Global Citizen Festival in New York Next year’s Club World Cup is also important for FIFA to course-correct …

FIFA announces 2025 Club World Cup stadiums and cities
2 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA announces 2025 Club World Cup stadiums and cities

New York Times  

This article has been updated to reflect Inter Miami’s qualification for the Club World Cup as the host country representative team. GO DEEPER Infantino calls emergency meeting with broadcasters over lack of FIFA Club World Cup deal 2025 Club World Cup stadiums: Full list MetLife Stadium * Meredes-Benz Stadium Bank of America Stadium TQL Stadium Rose Bowl Stadium Hard Rock …

FIFA asks for Club World Cup broadcast bids just 11 months before 32-team event launches in US
5 months, 1 week ago

FIFA asks for Club World Cup broadcast bids just 11 months before 32-team event launches in US

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Just 11 months before the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup in men’s soccer, FIFA invited bids on Monday for rights to broadcast the 63-game tournament to be staged in the United States. A relaunched and lucrative Club World Cup has been coveted by FIFA President Gianni Infantino since he was elected in 2016, with aims to pay participating …

Expanded Club World Cup in 2025 faces legal challenge by players’ unions
6 months, 1 week ago

Expanded Club World Cup in 2025 faces legal challenge by players’ unions

Associated Press  

DUSSELDORF, Germany — Soccer players’ unions legally challenged FIFA on Thursday for expanding the Club World Cup. FIFPRO’s European arm said member unions in England and France filed a claim against FIFA at the Brussels Court of Commerce, and challenged FIFA’s “decisions to unilaterally set the international match calendar.” The English Professional Footballers’ Association said the case would “challenge the …

A year to go until the Club World Cup in the United States: What’s going on?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

A year to go until the Club World Cup in the United States: What’s going on?

New York Times  

We are just under a year out from FIFA’s first expanded men’s Club World Cup, billed as a contest between the world’s best 32 club sides and being hosted by the United States. FIFA said in a statement it is “fully confident and convinced of the commercial and sporting success of the new competition” but, as official details remain scant, …

Fears Premier League 'could be reduced to 18 TEAMS amid FIFA's plans to restrict global top-flights to ease Club World Cup congestion - as stars threaten strikes'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Fears Premier League 'could be reduced to 18 TEAMS amid FIFA's plans to restrict global top-flights to ease Club World Cup congestion - as stars threaten strikes'

Daily Mail  

There are reportedly fears that FIFA want to impose 18-team leagues around the world, including the Premier League, due to the expansion of the Club World Cup. There are reportedly fears that FIFA want to impose 18-team leagues around the world An 18-team Premier League would mean each club plays 34 games instead of the usual 38 'What you can …

FIFA urged to review congested calendar or face legal action from player unions and leagues
7 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA urged to review congested calendar or face legal action from player unions and leagues

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA has been warned of legal action from players and national leagues if it does not backtrack on adding new and bigger competitions to the congested calendar of men’s international soccer. FIFA is criticized for “unilateral decisions that benefit its own competitions and commercial interests” — including the World Cup and expanded 32-team Club World Cup that debuts …

Club World Cup expansion raises player welfare fears
1 year ago

Club World Cup expansion raises player welfare fears

China Daily  

Fans of Al Ittihad cheer on their team prior to Tuesday's FIFA Club World Cup first-round match against Auckland City at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This should change," Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Monday, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where his team is aiming to win the last Club World Cup before it is …

Club World Cup 2023: Schedule and how to watch
1 year ago

Club World Cup 2023: Schedule and how to watch

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 2023 Club World Cup will be held between Tuesday 12 December …

Real Madrid, Manchester City to play in expanded FIFA Club World Cup in 2025
1 year ago

Real Madrid, Manchester City to play in expanded FIFA Club World Cup in 2025

Firstpost  

2025 FIFA Club World Cup will take place from June 15 to July 13 in the United States and bring together 32 teams FIFA announced details regarding the new format for the Club World Cup on Sunday, saying the first edition will take place in 2025 and feature European heavyweights Real Madrid and Manchester City. “Clubs play a fundamental role …

Club World Cup dates in the United States confirmed. Players’ union FIFPRO not happy
1 year ago

Club World Cup dates in the United States confirmed. Players’ union FIFPRO not happy

Associated Press  

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — The first edition of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States will be staged from June 15 to July 13, 2025, world soccer’s governing body said Sunday. “Clubs play a fundamental role in world football, and the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will be a major milestone in providing clubs from all confederations …

Club World Cup set for June-July 2025, new Intercontinental Cup in 2024 - FIFA
1 year ago

Club World Cup set for June-July 2025, new Intercontinental Cup in 2024 - FIFA

The Hindu  

FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup planned for 2025 and set to feature 32 teams will be played from June 15 to July 13, while a new Intercontinental Cup will be played annually from next year, Gianni Infantino, the head of world football’s governing body, said on Sunday. The announcement drew criticism from the global players’ union FIFPro which said the …

Please stop trying to grow men’s football – there’s too much already
1 year, 4 months ago

Please stop trying to grow men’s football – there’s too much already

New York Times  

You may have seen the news about FIFA expanding their Club World Cup, the first edition of which will take place in the summer of 2025. Gianni Infantino presents the 2022 Club World Cup trophy to Real Madrid It’s bad enough as it is, but from the 2024-25 season, the fixture lists will be a bit longer for the 12 …

Club World Cup 2025: United States picked to host 32-team event
1 year, 6 months ago

Club World Cup 2025: United States picked to host 32-team event

The Hindu  

The United States will host the Club World Cup in 2025, the first time the FIFA tournament will have 32 teams. Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea already earned places as recent Champions League winners for the expanded tournament line-up that is set to test stadiums and operations one year before the 2026 World Cup. The United States will host …

United States picked to host 2025 Club World Cup, an expanded soccer tournament with 32 teams
1 year, 6 months ago

United States picked to host 2025 Club World Cup, an expanded soccer tournament with 32 teams

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The United States will host the Club World Cup in 2025, the first time the FIFA tournament will have 32 teams. The United States will host the men’s World Cup with Canada and Mexico, and FIFA could yet give some Club World Cup games to those countries. The current seven-team Club World Cup for continental champions played every …

European clubs seal FIFA deal to increase World Cup revenue
1 year, 8 months ago

European clubs seal FIFA deal to increase World Cup revenue

Associated Press  

GENEVA — European soccer clubs sealed a new working agreement with FIFA on Monday after securing a 70% increase in their share of World Cup revenues for the 2026 and 2030 tournaments. The European Club Association said it renewed its working accord with FIFA through 2030, which also could lead to clubs having a say in managing commercial deals for …

FIFA World Cup 2026 will consist 12 groups of four teams, record 104 matches
1 year, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 will consist 12 groups of four teams, record 104 matches

Firstpost  

The next FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be the first to feature 48 teams, a sharp increase from the 32 sides at last year’s tournament in Qatar. The expanded 2026 men’s World Cup in North America will start with 12 groups of four teams in a change from the originally planned format of 16 …

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Proposes 32-team Club World Cup in 2025
2 years ago

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Proposes 32-team Club World Cup in 2025

News 18  

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Friday that the Club World Cup, which currently features only seven teams, will feature 32 teams in 2025. Currently, the top teams from continental competitions and the hosts’ national champion compete for the Club World Cup title. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 …

FIFA Club World Cup to be held in UAE in February
3 years ago

FIFA Club World Cup to be held in UAE in February

Firstpost  

The Club World Cup will run from February 3-12, featuring eight matches between the champions of the six continental confederations along with the top team in the host nation. The FIFA Club World Cup, initially set to be held in Japan in December, will now be held in the United Arab Emirates in February, world football’s governing body announced Monday. …

FIFA plans to postpone Club World Cup until 2022 due to hosting challenges
3 years, 2 months ago

FIFA plans to postpone Club World Cup until 2022 due to hosting challenges

Firstpost  

Coronavirus restrictions led to Japan withdrawing from staging the tournament this December, and South Africa then abandoned a bid due to the need to get more of the country vaccinated. London: FIFA plans to postpone the Club World Cup until early next year due to hosting challenges linked to the pandemic, people familiar with the planning said. Coronavirus restrictions led …

FIFA plans to postpone Club World Cup until 2022
3 years, 2 months ago

FIFA plans to postpone Club World Cup until 2022

The Hindu  

FIFA plans to postpone the Club World Cup until early next year due to hosting challenges linked to the pandemic, people familiar with the planning said. Qatar is an option — like in February when Bayern Munich won the delayed 2020 edition in Doha — to help the Gulf nation test venues for the men's national teams' World Cup that …

FIFA extends 7-team Club World Cup to 2021; Japan to host
4 years ago

FIFA extends 7-team Club World Cup to 2021; Japan to host

The Hindu  

FIFA extended the smaller Club World Cup format for one more year on Friday after a 24-team revamp scheduled for China in June 2021 was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Japan was chosen to host a traditional, seven-team Club World Cup in December 2021. "The 24-team Club World Cup is still on the agenda, we just haven't decided when …

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