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Infantino, the FIFA president under pressure after scrapped investor plan

PARIS (FRANCE) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino's ability to brush aside criticism and push through enlarged versions of the Club World Cup and World Cup lent him an air of omnipotence, but a failed private investor plan has left his position under threat for the first time.

Bangkok Post · Aug 4

Will football ever be the same? The legacy of a star-spangled World Cup

It’s a game of two halves and in the end, Lionel Messi shines. After a stunning performance in Argentina’s come-from-behind win against England, the 39-year old securing the defending World Cup champions their second final in a row, much to the delight of organizers – who last year understood Messi’s…

France 24 · Jul 16

Club World Cup likely to expand for 2029 with more Premier League clubs involved

Fifa has agreed a joint venture with European Football Clubs to operate the Club World Cup, which is likely to mean more Premier League clubs enter it

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

Why 2026 FIFA World Cup could be the hottest ever - and how El Niño could complicate things further

The sweltering heat at the Club World Cup in 2025 raised a potential major problem for this summer's big international tournament

FourFourTwo · Mar 27

How to watch Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea: TV channel and live stream for Champions League today

A rematch of the Club World Cup final awaits the Blues in the Champions League last 16

Evening Standard · Mar 11

Fifa’s plan for expanded 48-team Club World Cup will not be blocked by Uefa

Uefa’s backing is a sign of improved relations between the respective presidents, with the Club World Cup expected not to be held every two years

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18

'I was on holiday when Chelsea called. Within a week I was playing at the Club World Cup' Blues star explains rapid transfer turnaround

Chelsea striker shines a light on summer transfer window deal that immediately thrust him onto the global stage

FourFourTwo · Jan 25

14 Top Players Who Saw 2025 Wrecked by Injuries

Some of the very best in the business have been restricted to watching briefs.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 31, 2025

‘Signing for Chelsea, scoring at the Club World Cup final and starting for Brazil at the Maracana – it’s been a remarkable year in my life’ Joao Pedro reflects on a bumper 2025

It’s been an eventful year for the Chelsea forward who joined the Stamford Bridge mob over the summer

FourFourTwo · Dec 20, 2025

Chelsea count cost of Club World Cup as report puts Europe-wide injury bill at £3bn

A Howden report said there was a 44% rise between June to October compared with 2024-25, with Chelsea having 23 injuries at a financial loss of £17m

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025