Club World Cup - Summer 2025

Each to their own, I don't care about this competion beyond our participation I ain't stopping anyone else enjoying it


why do some people think everyone has to care about this competition considering we have plenty here who want us to bin off the league and FA Cup as soon a s possible so indifference to cup competitions is quite common
If you don't care, you dont need to justify it to anyone. Just ignore the comp now we're out of it.

A lot of of people that claim not to care about the tournament seem to spend an awful amount of time pointing out to anyone that will listen just how little they care. So probably shouldn't be too surprised when people respond.
 
It goes to the 2 teams with the best coefficient, which is how various European teams qualified for this one.

If 1 PL team won the CL then the other place would go to the best coefficient.
good job city arent taking football serious anymore it'll give lads summer off
 
Should’ve been us v Chelsea semi. Still can’t believe we blew that Al Hilal game. THAT is the most annoying thing. It’s taking longer than I would like to get over that result- especially as I’m still in the USA until 14 July. :-(
I know what you mean. I’ve still got a return flight on Monday’s Aer Lingus flight from JFK, but I binned it off and found a cheap flight home from Orlando. Got back yesterday afternoon. The tournament was opening up for us to have a straight run to the final. How did we manage to fuck it up? It’s the first time a European team has lost to an Asian team in serious competition ‍♂️
 
Well it’s certainly true it’s the only tournament where all the money goes straight back into football rather than the governing bodies’ pockets for once.
Of the exppectdd 1.74Billion in revenue generated

1 billion on prize money goes to tbe participans

250M goes into the solidarity fund

that leaves potentially 500M profit going to FIFA

It comes to something when such a shady corrupt organizationvas FIFA is being believed when it comes to finaces, the lot are grifters
 
Of the exppectdd 1.74Billion in revenue generated

1 billion on prize money goes to tbe participans

250M goes into the solidarity fund

that leaves potentially 500M profit going to FIFA

It comes to something when such a shady corrupt organizationvas FIFA is being believed when it comes to finaces, the lot are grifters
  • No FIFA profit: FIFA is committed to reinvesting all revenue back into the sport, with no profit retained from the tournament.
Up to you if don’t believe it I’m just pointing it out. I’m no fan of FIFA by the way.
 
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It needs trashing. It’s a load of bollocks. Do you need me to spell out again why it’s a load of bollocks?
No. It’s your opinion. Which I disagree with, as do lots of others who are enjoying the tournament. You only need to say it once. We get that you don’t like it. PSG vs Bayern and Dortmund v RM were two of the most entertaining matches I’ve seen in years. You think it’s bollocks..those that agree with you you don’t have to persuade otherwise those that don't agree aren’t changing their mind Mr Ghost.
 
Well, having witnessed it, having enjoyed seeing the fans of other teams (especially Fluminense they’re everywhere!) I’ve got to say it’s been a brilliant tournament. Can’t wait for the next one - if we’re in it that is.
 
Well, having witnessed it, having enjoyed seeing the fans of other teams (especially Fluminense they’re everywhere!) I’ve got to say it’s been a brilliant tournament. Can’t wait for the next one - if we’re in it that is.
I agree. What negatives there have been, can be linked to the host e.g., dynamic pricing. In the latter stages, they have reduced ticket prices, and not surprisingly the crowds are bigger now. The weather was a problem.

I am looking forward to PSG v Real Madrid. I think it's on Wednesday.

The comments about player welfare were valid but imo we need more quality games and less quantity. Man Utd have 7 Summer tour games. City played 4 games in the USA. Stop tours and for domestic cups, play the kids.
 
It needs trashing. It’s a load of bollocks. Do you need me to spell out again why it’s a load of bollocks?
You obviously seem to think it’s important given the bandwidth you waste on attempting to trash it.

If you weren’t interested or weren’t a troll you would ignore the thread .
 
I’ve got some people on the thread asking me to explain my reasons for why the competition is a sham and I’ve got some telling me to ignore the thread. I’m not sure what to do.

What I will say is…

The fans don’t want the tournament- there was over a million unsold tickets for the group stage alone and they can’t give tickets away for the semi final.

The players don’t want the tournament as they’re being run into the ground and are suffering major injuries due to the insane schedules.

The TV companies don’t want the tournament, as no one was willing to pay a bean for it, until the Saudis were handed the 2034 World Cup, in return for £2bn.

The only person who wants it is the spiv Infantino for his ego, his legacy and because he’s jealous of the money and status of UEFA’s Champions League.
 

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