I don't have any idea on the figures, but does anyone know any fans of other teams watching the CWC. I know quite a few fans of a few teams and none of them are watching it, and are hardly aware of the games.Didn't 150m people watch us beat Inter live and then an estimated global reach of 450m people? Do we think that this CWC is doing those figures? I'm just asking the question.
I would tend to agree with that sentiment.I don't have any idea on the figures, but does anyone know any fans of other teams watching the CWC. I know quite a few fans of a few teams and none of them are watching it, and are hardly aware of the games.
It's a global football competition, and the enthusiasm for the South American and Arab football fans has been palpable even over the TV so I would say it has likely captured global attention. Football is global, and it's a FIFA competition, it's a Western European thing to look down on FIFA.I don't have any idea on the figures, but does anyone know any fans of other teams watching the CWC. I know quite a few fans of a few teams and none of them are watching it, and are hardly aware of the games.
Real Madrid always seem to dig out a win no matter how bad the team state and PSG are pure class and energy as we found out in Paris last year.How do you figure that ? They're in the final mate!
It is the same competition as 2023, the only difference is that there are more teams and more prize money.Blinkered or what? There are billions of people in the world. You think most of those who follow football will be equally as aware of City winning a European treble as yourself or value it as much as you?
The CWC is not the same competition that City won in 2023. You are welcome to your opinion if you think the 2023 competition is and of equal importance, generating the same level of exposure and interest as the 2025 CWC.
Stick to your parochial views.
All eaten up in fines and money owing on transfers.Chelsea looking at minimum £90m now. Not bad for a few weeks work!
We should probably cancel the champions league then.The clubs who are participating in the CWC are going to get such a big windfall from FIFA that it will probably affect the competitive balance in the leagues that they compete in. They’re going to have so much more money than everyone else in their leagues that you’ll end up with a Bayern in Bundesliga situation with one team dominating.
So not the same competiton.It is the same competition as 2023, the only difference is that there are more teams and more prize money.
So basically what you are saying is the club world cup is bigger than any other competition out there?
Talk about a parochial view.
We should definitely distribute the money more fairly in both the Champion League and Premier League. And maybe not invent/reinvent another tournament which will exacerbate the inequalities.We should probably cancel the champions league then.
Fuck that no one was willing to share when we were in the shit. Fuck the rest just worry about ourselvesWe should definitely distribute the money more fairly in both the Champion League and Premier League. And maybe not invent/reinvent another tournament which will exacerbate the inequalities.
What is your purpose on these boards?So not the same competiton.
To respond to your one liners.
My understanding is that the changes by FIFA were to spread interest and reach a wider global football audience to develop the game. The number of participants was increased and the qualifying criteria for entry were also changed, so essentially a new competition under the old name.
I havn't a clue how well it has succeeded in its aims? I fail to see how you concluded from my posts that I or anyone else believe "the club world cup is bigger than any other competition out there".
I do believe the prize money is now the highest of any club football competition. Others have commented on attendances and tv audiences. However I presume the CWC equally targeted generating interest in places with large populations and potential for growth like in Africa, where it is harder to measure.
It may not be your cup of tea but the CWC has been enthusiastically embraced by supporters of many of the participating clubs. In future more clubs from all parts of the world will aspire to qualify .... and you call this parochial with your Eurocentric outlook?
We should definitely distribute the money more fairly in both the Champion League and Premier League. And maybe not invent/reinvent another tournament which will exacerbate the inequalities.
You come across as a troll who has to have the last say and throws a tantrum if someone doesnt agree with you. I get you dont like the CWC.What is your purpose on these boards?
You sound an absolute nerd.
Honestly, what is your purpose on here? You're coming at me like a dog with two dicks. I can't make my mind up if you are one of the new fans we've welcomed or a fan of another club.
Yadda Yadda yadda, on and fucking on. You're talking to someone who couldn't care really about the club world cup and now you're telling me the prize money is the highest in club football?
Does that mean you haven't heard of the Premier League or are you that engrossed in trying to wum you've forgot.
Why the fuck do I always attract these fucking bellends who think they know everything and then want to try and educate me like I'm a thicko.
Jesus wept.
Just come to the Bluemoon meet up and let the best man winYou come across as a troll who has to have the last say and throws a tantrum if someone doesnt agree with you. I get you dont like the CWC.
It was you who posted trite, throw away comments and I gave you the courtesy of a factual, reasoned reply; your response is insults. Look in a mirror and ask yourself why you attract "fucking bellends"? Behave like one and expect to be treated like one.
Incidentally, why are you posting on a thread specifically for CWC 2025 when it is of no interest?What is your purpose on these boards?
You sound an absolute nerd.
Honestly, what is your purpose on here? You're coming at me like a dog with two dicks. I can't make my mind up if you are one of the new fans we've welcomed or a fan of another club.
Yadda Yadda yadda, on and fucking on. You're talking to someone who couldn't care really about the club world cup and now you're telling me the prize money is the highest in club football?
Does that mean you haven't heard of the Premier League or are you that engrossed in trying to wum you've forgot.
Why the fuck do I always attract these fucking bellends who think they know everything and then want to try and educate me like I'm a thicko.
Jesus wept.
It's called freedom of speech.Incidentally, why are you posting on a thread specifically for CWC 2025 when it is of no interest?
It's called freedom of speech.
Just because I'm not a fan boy of it doesn't mean I can't post on the thread.
It's also called having an opinion on proceedings.
You love it.
I don't.
Troll?You come across as a troll who has to have the last say and throws a tantrum if someone doesnt agree with you. I get you dont like the CWC.
It was you who posted trite, throw away comments and I gave you the courtesy of a factual, reasoned reply; your response is insults. Look in a mirror and ask yourself why you attract "fucking bellends"? Behave like one and expect to be treated like one.