5 d. ago Club World Cup could be moved to winter in switch that would play havoc with Premier League

The Club World Cup could yet be moved to Qatar as representatives from the country lobby with FIFA to make the switch from America - but it would mean it being held in December

Politics

5 d. ago Qatar weighs up 2029 Club World Cup bid that could mean winter tournament

Spain and Morocco, jointly, and Brazil also interested in hostingWinter event would disrupt European domestic seasons Qatar has expressed interest in bidding to host the 2029 Club World Cup in a move that would involve moving the tournament to the winter. The Guardian has learned that Qatari representatives have held talks with Fifa officials at the highest level during the tournament in the United States and indicated a desire to stage the next edition in four years’ time.Qatar is understood to have said it could host a carbon-neutral tournament in stark contrast to the current Club World Cup, which has involved teams flying all over the United States with venues in 11 different cities. Continue reading...

Society

2 w. ago Club World Cup humiliation as FIFA take drastic action to cover up empty stadiums

FIFA are making plans to protect the optics of their Club World Cup with fans being moved around stadiums to ensure cameras don't show waves of empty seats with sales not going as planned

Politics

3 w. ago England star to join Ronaldo on Club World Cup punditry as he mulls over next move

Newcastle frontman Callum Wilson will be part of DAZN's punditry line-up as the broadcaster gears up for the Club World Cup with Ronaldo also part of their roster of talent

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3 w. ago Chelsea target Jamie Gittens speeds away from Dortmund training ground as transfer collapses

Jamie Gittens was hoping to seal a move to Chelsea prior to the Club World Cup kicking off in the USA, but he has now been named in Borussia Dortmund's squad

Sport

3 w. ago Manchester City seal move for Rayan Cherki in time for Club World Cup

Playmaker signs five-year deal for initial £30.5m feePepijn Lijnders appointed as new assistant coachManchester City have completed the signing of Rayan Cherki from Lyon, in time for the attacking midfielder to feature at the upcoming Club World Cup.The 21-year-old, who has made almost 200 appearances for Lyon and earned two France caps, has signed a contract until 2030. City will pay a reported initial fee of €36m (£30.5m) plus add-ons, with the move announced just in time for the 7pm (BST) deadline to register players for Fifa’s 32-team club tournament in the United States. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Jobe Bellingham to play at Club World Cup after completing Dortmund move

Teenager moves from Sunderland in deal worth up to £32mBellingham ready ‘to fight for titles with this great club’Jobe Bellingham has completed his big-money move to Borussia Dortmund from Sunderland in time to feature at the Club World Cup.The Bundesliga club have confirmed the 19-year-old midfielder has signed a five-year deal after they agreed a deal with the Black Cats which it is understood could eventually amount to almost £32m. Continue reading...

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