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Since the birth of the Club World Cup in 2000, only three teams outside of Europe have won the competition, and they have all been Brazilian (Corinthians, Sau Paulo and Internacional). A European winner has come out on top every time since 2012, with a mix of Spanish and English teams and one German team (Bayern Munich) showing the other continents how the beautiful game is played...

FIFA’s ambitious expansion of the Club World Cup to 32 teams was intended to elevate the tournament to the stature of the Champions League or even the World Cup itself. But just months before the 2025 edition kicks off in the United States, organisers are facing a significant and underreported challenge: widespread difficulties in selling tickets...

As fans head up the steps towards the iconic Wembley Stadium in anticipation of their team lifting the FA Cup this summer, few will consider what lies ahead of the final whistle. This year, Manchester City could once again reach the showpiece final on May 17, but that might be where the real challenge begins. Just under a month later, City are due to participate in the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, leaving their players with little to no rest...