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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Tom Garry

Women’s Club World Cup row builds as WSL warns of ‘catastrophic’ impact

Arsenal fans holding up scarves as the players huddle prior to a WSL match against Tottenham at the Emirates
Arsenal fans holding up scarves as the players huddle prior to a WSL match against Tottenham at the Emirates. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

The inaugural Women’s Club World Cup’s January 2028 dates “could be catastrophic”, the Women’s Super League has said, with the league raising serious concerns over the potential impact of the tournament on domestic calendars.

A WSL spokesperson said on Wednesday the league is firmly against the dates and have made their case strongly to Fifa, who have announced that the competition will be held from 5–30 January 2028.

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