8 h. ago Club World Cup players all have the same concern about FIFA tournament

The Club World Cup is currently ongoing in the United States of America but players are raising concerns to FIFA about the conditions at their revamped tournament

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50 h. ago Poor ticket sales, player welfare concerns and trouble in the United States... but here's why the Club World Cup DOES matter

JACK GAUGHAN IN MIAMI: Steadily, the dissenting voices became quieter as the gala in America drew nearer.

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3 d. ago Extreme heat poses a danger to players and fans at Club World Cup

Already controversial because of extra fixtures and Fifa involvement, the new tournament in the US is likely to be played in temperatures above 30CAcross this weekend, the US National Weather Service is predicting “moderate” heat risk for Miami and Los Angeles. With temperatures likely to exceed 30C, the agency warns “most individuals sensitive to heat” will be affected, a group which contains those “exercising or doing strenuous activity outdoors during the heat of the day”. This weekend is also when the Club World Cup begins.When Lionel Messi and Inter Miami kick off the tournament on Saturday night against Al Ahly of Egypt it will be 8pm in Miami and although the humidity is predicted to be high, the day’s peak temperatures will have passed. Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid, however, will play under the full height of the California sun on Sunday, with their Group B fixture a midday kick-off at the famously uncovered Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Why Manuel Akanji is missing from Man City squad travelling to the Club World Cup

Manchester City have flown out to the Club World Cup on Thursday but one of the players included in their squad was absent when they departed.

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4 d. ago FIFA Club World Cup backlash sees players' union FIFPro step in with new 12

The inaugural Club World Cup is set to kick off this weekend and there has been outcry over the amount of tournaments players are having to feature in. Now FIFPRO want big changes to be introduced that will protect stars from burnout

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5 d. ago Four Chelsea players brutally axed from Club World Cup squad including surprise decision

Chelsea travel to the Club World Cup this summer to face LAFC, Flamengo and Espérance in the US and Blues boss Enzo Maresca has already made some brutal calls when it comes to his squad

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1 week ago Lee Carsley 'not disappointed' to lose key striker Liam Delap for Under

The England head coach said he had prepared for players to prioritise the Club World Cup

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1 week ago Bruno Fernandes reveals wife's question that persuaded him to reject £300m Man Utd exit

Saudi Pro-League club Al-Hilal were prepared to offer Bruno Fernandes a £750,000-a-week deal - in a package worth £200m to the player - to join them ahead of this summer’s Club World Cup

Economics

1 week ago England train in heated tents to prepare for ‘suffering’ at World Cup

Tuchel will travel to the United States to see how his players cope in the Club World Cup

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2 w. ago Man City rocked by Mateo Kovacic injury blow as major triple transfer lined up

Pep Guardiola without key player for whole Club World Cup campaign but new signings are coming

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2 w. ago Chelsea weighing up £50m bid for Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens

Right-footed left-winger is a priority for club Another busy summer expected at Stamford BridgeChelsea are weighing up a bid for Jamie Gittens after holding talks with Borussia Dortmund. The England Under-21 winger, who is expected to cost around £50m, is one of several names of interest to the club as they attempt to bring in a wide player before heading to the Club World Cup this month.Bringing in a right-footed winger capable of playing on the left flank is a priority for Chelsea, who are also set to announce a £30m deal for the Ipswich striker Liam Delap. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Thomas Tuchel rules out early England release for players going to Club World Cup

Tuchel has named his squad for a World Cup qualifier against Andorra and friendly with Senegal.

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