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Infantino Declares Club World Cup Success, Despite Critics
UNITED STATES, JUL 12 – FIFA's Club World Cup generated over $2 billion and averaged 40,000 spectators per match despite criticism of heat, pitch quality, and attendance, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino declared the 2025 Club World Cup a major success as Paris Saint-Germain faces Chelsea in the final at MetLife Stadium.
- The tournament followed criticism over extreme heat and low attendance, but Infantino dismissed claims of strong European opposition and emphasized governmental support.
- The event included 63 matches generating almost 2.1 billion dollars in revenue, with Trump attending the final and Infantino defending his ties to the U.S. administration.
- Infantino stated they have introduced a lasting innovation that is transforming club football, while former coach Jurgen Klopp described the initiative as the most misguided concept ever introduced in the sport.
- The Club World Cup’s success suggests it will continue, with the next tournament scheduled for 2029 despite ongoing debate over its format and reception.
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The tournament ends with criticism for the heat or low attendance of the first phase, but with a lot of atmosphere in its final phase and challenging Champions: "It is already the most valuable club competition in the world," says Infantino. Read
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