December 18 – The expanded FIFA Club World Cup has already drawn widespread criticism for cramming more fixtures into an already congested football calendar. But if the backlash over its scheduling wasn’t enough, the recently revealed ticket prices for the tournament could escalate the controversy to new heights.
Earlier this season, numerous high-profile players voiced their frustration over the prospect of even more matches being added to their summer commitments. FIFA’s decision to revamp the tournament and grow it to 32 teams—up from the traditional seven—is an attempt to rival UEFA’s Champions League in prestige,
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