FIFA threatened with legal action over Club World Cup scheduling
8 months ago

FIFA threatened with legal action over Club World Cup scheduling

New York Times  

FIFA has been threatened with legal action by FIFPro and the World Leagues Association, the bodies representing professional players and leagues, if it does not reschedule the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States. Professional players’ union FIFPro and the World Leagues Association — which represents 46 domestic league competitions worldwide, including Europe’s top five leagues and MLS — have taken particular issue with the 2025 Club World Cup, which has been increased to 32 teams and takes place over 29 days. “FIFA routinely engages in wide ranging consultation with relevant stakeholders and any suggestion that it does not, or has not, is simply not supported by the facts.” FIFA also says the Club World Cup schedule — which will see 63 matches played between June 15 and July 13 — has been aligned with the international match calendar to allow sufficient time between the tournament final and the start of the new season in domestic leagues across the globe to ensure player welfare is safeguarded. The Club World Cup previously took place around the turn of the calendar year, during the traditional European domestic season, but the 2025 edition will come in the middle of the year, during the North American and South American domestic seasons.

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Soccer’s top players have had enough, as FIFA’s new super-sized tournament sparks a revolt
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Soccer’s top players have had enough, as FIFA’s new super-sized tournament sparks a revolt

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — One of the most striking moments of soccer in 2024 was when Rodri hobbled onto a stage in Paris on crutches to receive the prestigious Ballon d’Or for best male player of the year. Already pushed to their limits, some players say FIFA’s newly expanded Club World Cup, to be held in the United States next year, …

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

MLS commissioner looks ahead to a busy next 2 years as the league concludes its 29th season
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1 month ago

MLS commissioner looks ahead to a busy next 2 years as the league concludes its 29th season

Associated Press  

As Major League Soccer prepares for its championship game on Saturday, the league is also looking at how to best position itself for growth as high-profile events descend on the United States over the next two years. The United States will host the FIFA Club World Cup next year before co-hosting the men’s World Cup with Canada and Mexico in …

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

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

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

Fifa finally agree massive $1bn broadcast deal for Club World Cup - one day before draw takes place
1 month ago

Fifa finally agree massive $1bn broadcast deal for Club World Cup - one day before draw takes place

The Independent  

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

FIFA to reveal Club World Cup draw amid apathy, legal threats
1 month ago

FIFA to reveal Club World Cup draw amid apathy, legal threats

Deccan Chronicle  

Miami: The draw for the expanded FIFA Club World Cup takes place in Miami on Thursday, offering a first glimpse into the fine detail of a tournament that has been viewed with indifference or even outright hostility across parts of the football world. "Mr President, you know you have not sold the broadcast rights for the Club World Cup, you …

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami given Club World Cup 2025 spot by FIFA
1 month, 3 weeks 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 Club World Cup 2025 draw set for December 5 in Miami
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

Lionel Messi to play another FIFA World Cup, lead ‘best team in US’ against Manchester City, Real Madrid
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lionel Messi to play another FIFA World Cup, lead ‘best team in US’ against Manchester City, Real Madrid

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi is expected to play in another World Cup as he will lead Inter Miami in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that Inter Miami would represent Major League Soccer as the host club for the tournament. Therefore, I am proud to announce that as one of the best clubs in the world, you …

The FIFA Club World Cup has venues at last – but so many questions still remain
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 2 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 …

The financial row threatening to derail Fifa’s new Club World Cup before it begins
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The financial row threatening to derail Fifa’s new Club World Cup before it begins

The Independent  

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Premier League chief warns of football ‘saturation’ with Club World Cup expansion
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Premier League chief warns of football ‘saturation’ with Club World Cup expansion

The Independent  

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European soccer leagues, player unions challenge FIFA in formal legal complaint on competition law
5 months, 2 weeks ago

European soccer leagues, player unions challenge FIFA in formal legal complaint on competition law

Associated Press  

PARIS — European soccer leagues and player unions said on Tuesday they will formally complain to the European Commission about how FIFA adds competitions to congested fixture schedules. The legal move backs up warnings to FIFA in May by European Leagues and FIFPRO Europe urging a rethink on what they claimed was an “inherently abusive” decision-making process, including to expand …

FIFA asks for Club World Cup broadcast bids just 11 months before 32-team event launches in US
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Footballers' unions take FIFA to court over Club World Cup
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Footballers' unions take FIFA to court over Club World Cup

Deccan Chronicle  

Lausanne: The professional footballers' unions of England and France took FIFA to court in Brussels on Thursday to challenge the timetable "unilaterally set" by the world body, in particular its new Club World Cup in 2025. Players' unions have complained that the expanded Club World Cup, due to take place in the United States in June and July next year, …

Expanded Club World Cup in 2025 faces legal challenge by players’ unions
6 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Player unions begin legal action against FIFA over Club World Cup schedule
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Player unions begin legal action against FIFA over Club World Cup schedule

New York Times  

Three of the biggest player unions in European football have launched legal action against FIFA after calling the new Club World Cup a “tipping point” in the demands placed upon its members. FIFPro had already been critical of the Club World Cup’s timing in the middle of a summer break but, as promised by PFA chief executive Maheta Molango last …

Soccer union launches legal action against FIFA over fixture congestion
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Soccer union launches legal action against FIFA over fixture congestion

CNN  

CNN — FIFA is facing a legal challenge over the world governing body’s “unilateral” decision to set the international match calendar – notably an expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup – unions representing soccer players said in a statement on Thursday. The claim filed by the English Professional Footballers’ Association and the Union Nationale des Footballeurs Professionnels – the French …

A year to go until the Club World Cup in the United States: What’s going on?
7 months 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'
7 months, 1 week 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 sets date for first Women’s Club World Cup. Tournament due to launch in January 2026
7 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA sets date for first Women’s Club World Cup. Tournament due to launch in January 2026

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — FIFA finally set a date Wednesday to play the first Women’s Club World Cup tournament in January and February 2026. A 32-team men’s Club World Cup will debut in June-July next year in the United States with teams qualifying by winning or getting consistently good results in four years of continental championships through 2024. FIFA has made launching …

FIFA moves toward ending soccer tradition and letting league games be staged in other countries
7 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA moves toward ending soccer tradition and letting league games be staged in other countries

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA moved Wednesday toward ending decades of soccer tradition by ordering a review of its policy that currently blocks domestic league games being played in other countries. FIFA president Gianni Infantino did not take questions or hold a news conference in Bangkok where the soccer body’s council met Wednesday and agreed to create a working group to review …

FIFA meets with women’s soccer decisions, anti-racism pledge and retreat from key reforms on agenda
7 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA meets with women’s soccer decisions, anti-racism pledge and retreat from key reforms on agenda

Associated Press  

FIFA’s gravest crisis erupted with police raids at its annual meeting in 2015 and nine years later international soccer’s 211 member federations gather this week in Thailand with some of the resulting anti-corruption reforms now in retreat. During three days of meetings starting Wednesday in Bangkok, international soccer’s governance standards are set to distract from significant decisions in women’s soccer …

FIFA offers peace talks to player unions, leagues on legal threats about congested game schedules
8 months ago

FIFA offers peace talks to player unions, leagues on legal threats about congested game schedules

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA offered peace talks to the global networks of player unions and domestic leagues on Friday after they threatened legal action about soccer’s congested international calendar. FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association aired long-held frustrations at FIFA adding new and bigger events — including a revamped 32-team Club World Cup next year and a 48-team men’s World Cup …

Club World Cup: Why FIFA is facing pushback over US-staged tournament
8 months ago

Club World Cup: Why FIFA is facing pushback over US-staged tournament

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — FIFA is facing renewed pushback over its expanded Club World Cup just over a year before the tournament is due to be staged in the United States. World players’ union FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association want the event to be rescheduled and the international match calendar reformed over concerns about players’ welfare and their “fundamental rights.” …

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

No Barcelona, Liverpool or Manchester United. What now for the new Club World Cup?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

No Barcelona, Liverpool or Manchester United. What now for the new Club World Cup?

New York Times  

It’s FIFA’s shiny new toy and the brainchild of the body’s president, Gianni Infantino. Liverpool, United, Milan and Barcelona won’t be at the 2025 Club World Cup party between June 15 and July 13 next year, and neither will a by-then 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo, now of Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, while whether Lionel Messi, who would turn 38 during the …

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 …

FIFA defends expanded Club World Cup despite concerns over player welfare
1 year ago

FIFA defends expanded Club World Cup despite concerns over player welfare

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — FIFA has defended its newly expanded Club World Cup from criticism that players are being overworked by pointing to the longevity of aging stars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. “There is demand for big competitions in football, and there has been a good support for this one.” While the European Club Association described the tournament as …

Arsene Wenger defends new FIFA Club World Cup format
1 year ago

Arsene Wenger defends new FIFA Club World Cup format

The Hindu  

The world football governing body announced last Sunday the 2025 edition of its showpiece club event, which will take place over June and July and feature 32 teams from across its six confederations. The new format has subsequently been criticised in a statement from the global players’ union FIFPRO due to the increased player workload it would entail and the …

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 …

FIFA’s rebooted Club World Cup could change the face of soccer and spark a player backlash
1 year ago

FIFA’s rebooted Club World Cup could change the face of soccer and spark a player backlash

Associated Press  

A 32-team World Cup for clubs is FIFA’s big play to change the face of soccer. This should change,” Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Monday, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where they aim to win the last Club World Cup before it is radically rebooted. “Clubs play a fundamental role in world football, and the Club World Cup will …

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 …

Fifa clears the way for Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Fifa clears the way for Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup

The Independent  

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Please stop trying to grow men’s football – there’s too much already
1 year, 5 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 …

New Club World Cup could overlap with Gold Cup says Montagliani
1 year, 5 months ago

New Club World Cup could overlap with Gold Cup says Montagliani

The Hindu  

FIFA’s new Club World Cup, which will be held in the United States in 2025, could “overlap” with CONCACAF Gold Cup being held in the same country, CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani said on Friday. READ: England held by Canada in FIFA Women’s World Cup warmup; Spain, Italy win “We’ve already entered into discussions with FIFA, with both our competition teams, …

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 …

FIFA WWC 2023: Club vs country tension looms ahead of Women’s World Cup
1 year, 8 months ago

FIFA WWC 2023: Club vs country tension looms ahead of Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Women’s World Cup in July, club vs. country tensions surfaced Wednesday when national teams were urged not to summon players for training camps until the FIFA-mandated release date. The European Club Association cites its members’ concern about “the current widespread practice” by national federations to call up players early in breach of mandatory rest periods. FIFA rules …

FIFA to pay clubs $355 million for sending players to 2026 and 2030 World Cups
1 year, 9 months ago

FIFA to pay clubs $355 million for sending players to 2026 and 2030 World Cups

The Hindu  

FIFA’s compensation paid to clubs that release players for the men’s World Cup has been increased by nearly 70% to 355 million USD for the 2026 and 2030 tournaments, the global football governing body and the European Club Association said on Monday. “The MoU recognises the central role of clubs in football globally and ensures that they are properly represented …

FIFA to Pay Clubs USD 355 Million for Sending Players to 2026 and 2030 World Cups
1 year, 9 months ago

FIFA to Pay Clubs USD 355 Million for Sending Players to 2026 and 2030 World Cups

News 18  

FIFA’s compensation paid to clubs that release players for the men’s World Cup has been increased by nearly 70% to $355 million for the 2026 and 2030 tournaments, the global football governing body and the European Club Association said on Monday. “The MoU recognises the central role of clubs in football globally and ensures that they are properly represented in …

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 expands 2026 World Cup again to create 104-game program
1 year, 9 months ago

FIFA expands 2026 World Cup again to create 104-game program

Associated Press  

The expanded World Cup in North America got even more supersized on Tuesday. The six-week World Cup will start one year after FIFA launches a 32-team Club World Cup, which could also be staged in North America to test tournament logistics. The format guarantees every World Cup team will play a minimum of three times instead of two, adding up …

Expanded 2026 World Cup to feature 48 teams and new last-32 stage
1 year, 9 months ago

Expanded 2026 World Cup to feature 48 teams and new last-32 stage

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 game’s global governing body ditched plans for 16 three-team groups, having …

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