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Clubs frustrated over wait for Fifa to share £185m of Club World Cup money

Frustration is growing among clubs globally at the extended wait for £185m of solidarity payments promised by Fifa on the back of last summer’s Club World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Fifa’s plan for expanded 48-team Club World Cup will not be blocked by Uefa

Uefa’s backing is a sign of improved relations between the respective presidents, with the Club World Cup expected not to be held every two years

The Guardian - UK

Jill Ellis warns of hypocrisy in questioning Qatar as host of Women’s Club World Cup

The ex-USWNT coach Jill Ellis spoke of not wanting to ‘throw stones in glass houses’ amid talks of Qatar potentially staging Women’s Club World Cup in 2028

The Guardian - US

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Will Qatar host the first Women's Club World Cup in 2028?

With the news of a new club competition in women’s football, what is the Women’s Club World Cup, and why is there outrage that Qatar might be the hosts

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Chelsea statement in full as Enzo Maresca leaves position ahead of Manchester City trip

Maresca leaves Chelsea just months after guiding club to success in Conference League and Club World Cup

Evening Standard

‘Signing for Chelsea, scoring at the Club World Cup final and starting for Brazil at the Maracana – it’s been a remarkable year in my life’ Joao Pedro reflects on a bumper 2025

It’s been an eventful year for the Chelsea forward who joined the Stamford Bridge mob over the summer

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Why is the Africa Cup of Nations taking place over Christmas?

The expansion of the Club World Cup and Champions League means Afcon will be played over Christmas and the New Year period for the first time.

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Chelsea suffered huge spike in injuries after Club World Cup, new study reveals

Chelsea won the newly-expanded Club World Cup back in July, but paid the price through injuries afterwards

The Independent UK

Chelsea: Shocking new report reveals full crippling impact of Club World Cup on injuries

Chelsea hardest hit by injuries as new findings show Club World Cup impact

Evening Standard

Chelsea count cost of Club World Cup as report puts Europe-wide injury bill at £3bn

A Howden report said there was a 44% rise between June to October compared with 2024-25, with Chelsea having 23 injuries at a financial loss of £17m

The Guardian - UK

2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup: Full List of Matches, Schedule, Teams Involved

The tournament is similar but also very different to the Club World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

'Of course we are': Enzo Fernandez declares Chelsea Premier League title contenders

Argentine wants to build on Conference League and Club World Cup wins

Evening Standard

Reece James eyes Donald Trump reunion at USA World Cup as England's biggest test named

The US President was on stage when Chelsea won the Club World Cup in New Jersey

Evening Standard

Chelsea: Enzo Maresca points finger at Club World Cup as injuries continue to pile up

The Blues rested some key players as they were held by Qarabag in the Champions League

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‘I felt I was going to be more impactful at the U21 Euros than the Club World Cup. I helped England qualify, so to miss out would have been heartbreaking’ Why James McAtee chose England glory over Club World Cup

The former Manchester City midfielder opted to represent his country, rather than get involved in FIFA’s rebooted club competition in the summer

Evening Standard

Chelsea problems laid bare as Enzo Maresca strives for two key things

Sunderland defeat highlights inexperience as Blues struggle with after-effects of Club World Cup

Evening Standard

Miguel Angel Russo: Boca Juniors coach dies aged 69 after long cancer battle

Argentine legend had been appointed for third stint in charge at La Bombonera ahead of the Club World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Club World Cup has left an injury trail that is damaging football. But will anyone listen?

Response to strained schedule has been more football than ever, and a danger that the best will have nothing left to give at the World Cup

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Chelsea injuries are ‘consequences’ from Club World Cup run, says Maresca

Enzo Maresca believes Chelsea are paying the price for their Club World Cup exertions, with the manager without ‘seven or eight’ players for Liverpool

Evening Standard

Liverpool and Arsenal handed potential boost as key Club World Cup change looms

FIFA expected to make further alteration to revamped competition after summer criticism

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 kick-offs likely to be after midnight in UK to combat searing US heat

The Club World Cup in the United States was plagued by searing temperatures this summer

The Independent UK

Fifa’s next Club World Cup to take place in summer 2029 in blow to Qatar bid

There were concerns that a Qatar-hosted Club World Cup would force the tournament to be played in the winter

The Guardian - UK

Fifa’s Club World Cup to take place in summer 2029 – and not in Qatar

Fifa have seemingly turned down Qatar’s bid to host the 2029 Club World Cup after telling confederations the tournament will be held in the summer

Sports Illustrated

The Bernabeu Beckons: Real Madrid Enter New Era Determined to Erase Summer Failure

Los Blancos are eager to turn the page from this summer’s failure and kick off 2025–26 with a renewed focus.

The Independent UK

Patriotic punters in women’s Euros final costs Ladbrokes owner in winnings

One of the UK’s biggest bookies has said it lost out on winnings paid in the women’s Euros final as patriotic fans got behind the Lionesses, while the men’s Club World Cup drew in “surprising” global support.

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