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The Athletic FC Podcast
Who wants the new Club World Cup?
Sep 26, 2024
Matt Slater, a sports journalist from The Athletic, Adam Crafton, a sports contributor, and Felipe Cardenas, a hosting implications expert, dive into FIFA's new Club World Cup launching in the US. They discuss the tournament's updated format and its historical evolution. The conversation touches on challenges like sponsorship woes, qualification debates, and the financial prospects in American soccer. They also explore player welfare concerns with new tournaments and how this impacts the future of international football competitions.
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- The upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, launching in the US, features 32 teams but faces challenges in generating fan interest and confirming necessary stakeholders.
- Concerns over player welfare are rising as the expansion of international tournaments, like the Club World Cup, adds pressure to an already demanding football calendar.
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