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Infantino, the FIFA president under pressure after scrapped investor plan

PARIS (FRANCE) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino's ability to brush aside criticism and push through enlarged versions of the Club World Cup and World Cup lent him an air of omnipotence, but a failed private investor plan has left his position under threat for the first time.

Bangkok Post

Will football ever be the same? The legacy of a star-spangled World Cup

It’s a game of two halves and in the end, Lionel Messi shines. After a stunning performance in Argentina’s come-from-behind win against England, the 39-year old securing the defending World Cup champions their second final in a row, much to the delight of organizers – who last year understood Messi’s…

France 24

Club World Cup likely to expand for 2029 with more Premier League clubs involved

Fifa has agreed a joint venture with European Football Clubs to operate the Club World Cup, which is likely to mean more Premier League clubs enter it

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Donald Trump likely to present FIFA World Cup trophy to winning captain

US President Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy. FIFA has approved his participation in the ceremony. This follows his role at the Club World Cup. Officials from Mexico and Canada will also attend. Trump is expected at the World Cup final on July 19. He will join the…

The Economic Times

Fifa vice-president Victor Montagliani: ‘MLS can become the second-biggest league in the world. Maybe the biggest’

The Canadian has been tipped as Gianni Infantino’s successor. He defends World Cup ticket prices and explains why the Premier League may soon have a rival

The Guardian - US

10 Photos of Eleonora Incardona as Stunning Sideline Reporter Gears Up for FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA

Eleonora Incardona, an Italian sideline reporter, is set to cover the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the US, following her successful stint at the Club World Cup.

International Business Times UK

‘The Club World Cup felt like pre-season, but we had to tell ourselves it wasn’t. It was a big tournament and we were there to win it, not play around’ Chelsea star’s honest reflection on last summer’s triumph in the United States

Chelsea won the first edition of the newly revamped Club World Cup last summer

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Why 2026 FIFA World Cup could be the hottest ever - and how El Niño could complicate things further

The sweltering heat at the Club World Cup in 2025 raised a potential major problem for this summer's big international tournament

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How to watch Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea: TV channel and live stream for Champions League today

A rematch of the Club World Cup final awaits the Blues in the Champions League last 16

Evening Standard

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

'I was on holiday when Chelsea called. Within a week I was playing at the Club World Cup' Blues star explains rapid transfer turnaround

Chelsea striker shines a light on summer transfer window deal that immediately thrust him onto the global stage

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14 Top Players Who Saw 2025 Wrecked by Injuries

Some of the very best in the business have been restricted to watching briefs.

Sports Illustrated

‘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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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

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

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

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

The Guardian - UK

Fifa heats up battle with players’ union Fifpro by sidelining it from welfare talks

Fifa’s move to develop proposals for protecting player welfare without consulting the international trade union will intensify its dispute with Fifpro

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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

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Golden Boy 2025: The Favorites to Win—Ranked

The standout young performer of 2025 will be named in November.

The Guardian - UK

Dazn targets rights for Champions League in latest football move involving Saudi Arabia

Dazn is preparing to bid for global broadcasting rights for Champions League games from 2027 that are valued at about £1.76bn

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

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

Sports Illustrated

Jude Bellingham: Xabi Alonso Reveals Change of Plan for Real Madrid’s Returning Star

Alonso dismissed the tactics he deployed at the Club World Cup in favor of a new approach.

The Guardian - UK

Reece James does not fear Bayern test as Chelsea ‘can compete against the best’

The captain accepted the Club World Cup winners are Champions League contenders before they face a Bayern side that may include Nicolas Jackson

The Guardian - UK

Fifa consider holding Club World Cup every two years from 2029 – and could expand it

Fifa will consider holding a Club World Cup every two years from 2029 and are consulting on expanding tournament further

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