According to Gazzetta dello Sport, he Club World Cupwhich went from 8 to 32 teams, is at risk because the television rights were not sold in America, Asia and the territory of MENA (Middle East and North Africa (there were no offers for them, the submission period ended on Tuesday ), there is a lack of sponsors and a growing outcry against how loaded the competition calendar is, with the risk it poses for players.
Always according to said medium, the only clear about the new Club World Cup dates: June 15, 2025 to July 13. But there are no venues, two teams are missing and, above all, money. It’s a FIFA idea but with nine months left, it’s up in the air, to the point that the two Italian representatives, Inter and Juventusthey have been alerted to this matter. It should be noted that the Spanish are the Real Madrid and Atlético and that he is Barcelona he was left here.
The FIFA nor is it suggested that the Club World Cupwith the draw scheduled for December. Gianni Infantinopresident of the body that governs world football, organized a crisis cabinet and summoned all the world’s television stations. And he hopes Saudi, the host of the 2034 World Cup, will show interest in the new Club World Cup format.
Without TV (and even without a headquarters), the Gazzetta continues, it is difficult to get sponsors, who are looking for visibility. Also new Club World Cup correspond to European Under-21 (from June 12 to July 5) and includes CONCACAF Gold Cup (June 14 to July 7). And the transfer market will open from June 30.
The anti front Club World Cup It is much wider. The players’ union of England and France started a campaign against it, which was later endorsed by FIFPROthe international. Infantino will step in to try to salvage the matter.
Source: La Verdad
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