After Germany’s football fest, rocky road lies ahead for European game
Club World Cup plans have sparked criticism and legal action and new Champions League format is unclear
June 2024
Footballers’ union starts legal action against Fifa over Club World Cup
The international footballers’ union Fifpro has started legal action against Fifa over the expanded men’s Club World Cup
Afcon could move to December 2025 to avoid Club World Cup clash
The next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations could start in mid-December to accommodate the expanded Club World Cup and the new Champions League format
Real Madrid insist they will go to Club World Cup after Ancelotti storm
Real Madrid underlined their intention to participate in the Club World Cup next year after Carlo Ancelotti suggested the club would refuse to play
May 2024
For a bird’s eye view of British conservatism, look at sport. No wonder VAR in football is in trouble
Simon Jenkins
Fifa must postpone Club World Cup or face legal action, warns players’ union
April 2024
Premier League chief unhappy at Club World Cup and reiterates City timeframe
The Premier League’s CEO is unhappy with a lack of consultation by Fifa and said Manchester City’s 115 charges are to be resolved ‘in the near future’
Manchester City have closed a chapter in completing set, says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City had ‘closed a chapter’ after picking up their fifth trophy of the year by beating Fluminense 4-0 in the Club World Cup final
Manchester City 4-0 Fluminense: Club World Cup final – as it happened
Julian Alvarez’s goal after just 40 seconds set the tone for a victory to complete City’s golden year of 2023
Manchester City crowned Club World Cup champions after Fluminense win
Manchester City proved far too strong for their Brazilian opponents as they beat Fluminense 4-0 to win the Club World Cup
Kyle Walker motivated by ‘short memories’ of Manchester City’s critics
Kyle Walker says he is ready to take the brickbats over City’s poor run of form and has questioned the ‘short memories’ of critics of the European champions