This is a MONEY GRAB! Craig Burley reacts to ‘bogus’ Club World Cup in 2025 | ESPN FC

[@Mudito25]

seems like after covid, the players haven't got much rest between games/competitions/seasons

[@TheTruthness2011]

What 'Covid'? 😆🤡🤤😄.

[@mrgreekgm754]

@@TheTruthness2011 Did your mom smoke crack while you were in the womb?

[@escape2nirvana]

@@TheTruthness2011weirdo

[@morosz1159]

There are always international tournaments anyways it’s just switching to club competition that year

[@7davinho]

The eastern side of the world have chance to vs the west. And west can play their b teams

[@willepooh]

season just ended and preseason is already about to start, crazy how little rest players get

[@mr.madhatter5538]

I've only recently gotten into football intensly and I'm actually shocked preseason is so soon. I watch other sports, but every one gets more rest that this, holy moly.

[@starboy__finesse__4166]

@@mr.madhatter5538so many tournaments and games lol

[@fbmuzic5718]

What do you care, this is what they signed up for and get paid for. To play football. Quit your whingeing.

[@nevergiveup4794]

Poor players earn little money...

[@Famousstarsandexotics]

9-5 workers work everyday and they don’t complain……these are professionals football players they get paid millions they get enough rest 😂

[@rohodoru45]

I really hate this recent trend of FAs creating new competitions just for the sake of generating more money. Even if its just elite level players effected by this, they are still human too. If they are really going to push for this, then they better start allowing bigger squads and more substitutions for matches.

[@MsCristian04]

Who is going to pay that wages of extra players?

[@dj71162]

It's not a new tournament. It's existed since 1960, its just that the format has changed and been re-branded like the European Cup was.

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

USA Agencies fire UEFA,FIFA Presidents USA Owners conspire Super League USA get WC,CWC hosting USA not hijacking Football?🤔

[@escape2nirvana]

It’s not the fas that decided it was fifa

[@k124a]

It's like in India how cricket previously was test and odi. Now it's those , plus IPL + other leagues ,T20 World Cup. T20 champions league , world test series etc

[@seanragsdale5636]

Maybe this will finally get the event the hype it needs. But Craig is absolutely right, it’s nothing more than a cash grab and is still dwarfed by the Champions League.

[@senti2175]

As if UCL isnt a cash grab lol

[@soulglo45]

Club World Club is the "World Champions League", what's not to like?

[@seanragsdale5636]

@@soulglo45 It’s another showcase for the UEFA champs because they always win it cause the resources and talent are just always better.

[@neymarthegoldenboy4560]

Europe is actually the only continent that won’t take it seriously because all the others around the world their club season still goes on in the summer and they’d like to compete with Europe’s elite.

[@philmitchell91]

​@@senti2175What is the ''UCL''? It's the Champions League you gen Z loser. Also it's a deserved cash grab, it's the most prestigious competition in club football.

[@keltih931]

Probably unnecessary injuries and even boring games with not fully fit players who already have many games to play in a season

[@rmzidann]

Does this mean that the Club World Cup will only be every 4 years? If that’s the case then it’s less of a terrible idea but if it’s every year, then it’s ridiculous

[@martsien9627]

its every 4 years, but the point is, that every summer there would be a World Cup, a euros, a club World Cup etc. so the players wouldn't get any rest at all between the seasons

[@mrenigma1564]

@@martsien9627 they have a year to rest in between these 4 years lol besides it's not like every player will played in his nation in the euros or that he is gonna be playing every game this is actually a great idea

[@sKaraptor2]

It's always been a dream of mine to see a tournament like this come to fruition. I remember I used to set up 32 club world cups when I used to play Fifa 09 lol. But I agree, fixture congestion & the risk of injuries for elite level players is too great & ultimately not worth it for European clubs 😔

[@majormononoke8958]

true, even better was to have also national team in the tournament. Though i think they restricted that in the game, but you could make your own teams and choose them than ... I think the biggest problem for this is just the fact that the best teams play in Europe and this would be just a 2nd tier champions league... An other problem is just the fact that those different champions around the world just in a way dont really deserve to play for a trophy vs one of the best team, because they would have no chance in the champions league ... On the other hand each league slash continental cup has its own difficulties, but in a way these are a bit to nationalists and for that we have the world cup. But good way to fill the empty years of euros,etc. and world cup

[@MrSonicr80]

I think fifa has data from fifa games that show everyone doing this and that's why they realize there is a demand for this.. and it is a great idea. It just needs to be planned better..

[@JohnDoe-qn7ed]

There's a thing called squad rotation

[@ADAJ3KINGANGEL]

The best thing about the tournament is that it’s every 4 years instead of every year.

[@viverepericoloso7627]

Remember they still have world cup, continental cups (Euros, concacaf, etc) every 4 years.. which means every 4 years, the players can enjoy holiday just in one season

[@myearsgotyouthsystem8802]

​@@viverepericoloso7627well it's not like it will be all the top teams competing, it's only for the 4 previous continental winners.

[@esorkinc4011]

@@myearsgotyouthsystem8802 only champions can participate. Man U won’t be there 😂

[@toogoat9293]

​@viverepericoloso7627 which is this season correct

[@alfredogedengbe2591]

@@myearsgotyouthsystem8802 no they'll be 32 teams possibly up to 16 Uefa ones

[@maxvain]

Fixture congestion is the major problem. League games, League Cups games, Sponsored Cup games, Conference Competitions (Champions league etc), International breaks etc it's too much. I don't mind club world cup, but there are too many other minor cup competitions during the season. All leagues should be limited to League Games, FA Cup and European competition. Not no effing Carabao bs

[@LAvision]

It’s crazy to think that a European player with the WC, Euros, and now this, has a proper summer break 1 out of every 4 years. That’s outrageous.

[@pavise6333]

Karoshi, 996, whatever it's called...it's coming to football

[@bryanp5843]

They should scrap the Carabao cup, current Club World Cup format, similar community shield type games or similar tournaments like the Spanish super cup so the players can have some breathing room

[@ivanqu7434]

The pundits are all so Eurocentric. Only the Europeans are complaining. As an Asian American I love this idea of an expanded Club World Cup to bring geographic diversity to a top level club competition. About player fatigue: how about reducing the number domestic top division teams and games? No one other than hometown fans cares about another domestic mid-table battles

[@toogyman]

Nothing more precious and sacred to a team than its home games in any sport and true fans the world over know that

[@shedocscig]

Classic negative European perspective, but this is great for the other 20 teams from other confederations

[@eyesopen66]

What are you talking about? Seriously...I don't understand what you are moaning about pal..cheers

[@a-walpatches6460]

Then just play it with those 20!

[@logirex]

Looking at the club value in the world the first 66! are European then followed by Palmeiras and Flamengo from Brazil 🤦‍♂😂🤣 If FIFA truly want a Club World Cup with the strongest 32 clubs they would all be European.

[@nel186]

@@logirex how about doing a World Cup with only South American and European teams by your logic lol

[@werewolf1803]

Exactly. It's great for the other continents. Europeans will keep moaning. Send your B team for all I care.

[@salvadorochoa6465]

I think it’s good for upgrading other continents clubs

[@kukunase1686]

lol nah

[@James-vj5hz]

I wanna see big European teams play big Brazilian teams.

[@haitiancreolewithluciano]

Isn't this tournament every 4 years? Why are you guys so mad about it??

[@The_DA]

More competitions, more tourneys, okay then, more players. Increase squad size and then the top players can take these competitions off and let the other players get some run.

[@7beachbum]

If the top players take the expanded Club World Cup off, who will want to watch?

[@saqeralotaibi4270]

I like it there is other clubs outside of Europe that deserves to play in the highest level

[@donaldmcdonald9958]

Not really. They’ll just lose to the European teams

[@stikeybee24]

@@donaldmcdonald9958not always mate there could always be an upset

[@senti2175]

​@@donaldmcdonald9958because European clubs have more money.

[@SamsungAndIphoneUser]

​@@donaldmcdonald9958 Not always but typically

[@nel186]

Alhilal will be happy about this, with the reforged squad they have now with all the Europeans ;), last club World Cup they played the final.

[@khalilshahyd9063]

From someone who only wants to cover UEFA Champions league of course it's how he sees it. If you're a fan of any league outside of UEFA, you love this idea.

[@curtischarles5299]

You care about your own desires. You no better than a slave master

[@haitiancreolewithluciano]

Exactly!!

[@nel186]

Remember Brit’s believe themselves to be the center of the world no one other than then are crying about it

[@drlehia]

I like this tournament. More matches to watch

[@Godplayzdice]

They already have champions League, Europa league, conference league, Euro qualifiers, Euros, Copa America, nations league, world cup qualifiers, world cup. Along with long league seasons. Peak performance will dip. Injuries will increase. The clubs with huge squads will win. It also kills the novelty. Careers will shorten.

[@ayeshahumayun1703]

I like this tournament and always wanted this and I am very happy that it is announced and the best clubs in the world can play each other. But it should be close to pre-season and players should get more than a month of rest. And it's every 4 years which I like and would decide the best club in the world.

[@sbs330]

" players should get more than a month of rest" How are you gonna find it In Europe all countries have the right to 4-6 weeks of holiday. You can't get around that because it's a right people have. It will be interesting to see how they will include it in the contract when there is also the WC, EC etc....

[@Abrarronga5]

Why is he always moaning?

[@myownlilbubble]

Espn paid him to do so..

[@RahulRaj-fk8lg]

Fifa should make Craig as the special guest for the inaugural Club World Cup in 2025 😅😅

[@mlondichiliza737]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@234CJ]

🤣🤣

[@laurencekevingarcia772]

I am excited for this, Going to see Nashville SC Vs Fenerbache 😂😂😂

[@dupreecolony]

Can Craig just shut up now each team have at least 22players who some barely get playing time but sit on the bench and gets pay so basically the clubs more than have enough players to compete … simple maths

[@SuperSirianRigel]

I'm tired of all the crying from the Europeans about this. I guarantee every other confederation's clubs a drooling at the chance to go at Europe's elite clubs and maybe, just maybe knock them off and become world champions. This is literally a case of Europe (and fans who only care about European clubs) hating this while the rest of the world can't wait. I can't wait myself. Gonna be awesome. :D

[@zewelanjimutembo3659]

I'm I the only one who likes the idea? I would to watch this tournament and can't wait for it. Elite teams going against the rest of the world ....... Sounds perfect for me

[@jackbauer5455]

You’re not the only one it’s much better than the current club World Cup plus all this talk about overworking players is a bit odd a footballer career is quite short many athletes retire before their 40s so while the season is congested no doubt thats the price you pay for playing in the top clubs in the world if you want a less congested fixtures go play in clubs with lesser ambitions the whole point of being an athlete is about winning tittles so I welcome this new competition.

[@zewelanjimutembo3659]

@@jackbauer5455 I agree with you, footballers usually don't play for long

[@williamsodonon7081]

@@jackbauer5455you guys are clearly not footballers. Why do you think it is that footballers retire sooner than other sports?

[@jackbauer5455]

@@williamsodonon7081 Your right I’m not a footballer but having worked in competitive jobs where days off were rare I didn’t moan I did my part and then left the sector when I needed more time to spend with family its all about what your priorities are at the moment if its too many games for a player then they have the choice to play in a club where they partake in less competitions its that simple as if you play for the best clubs everyone will want to see more games so unless they want to take a pay cut (as many clubs get money from tv Rights from competitions ) they have to adapt and carry on. Ronaldo , Messi and Busquets haven’t retired but footballers need to have pace and adaptability to stay in the game long term hence why many players aren’t able to and retire early while other like Ibra and Ronaldo play until their 40s.

[@luciodeleon1998]

For Example Liga MX just finished less than a month ago and The Season it's about to start next week. Craig is spot on players aren't getting a rest or Vacation.

[@urlostCD]

Nobody cares about 🇲🇽 & LIGA MX and the reason they get little rest to no rest its because they are poor and pay players with mexican pesos, which don't last to even pay rent or to waste it somewhere 😂 and that's just fax

[@lucascassol2995]

I got an ad at 1:06 right when Craig said, “no,” and genuinely thought the video ended

[@streetgato9697]

LOL! Me too, I thought that was the the end of discussion, might as well be lol!

[@haitiancreolewithluciano]

These guys are just upset that another club tournament might become more prestigious than the Champions League. The World is NOT Europe. I love this idea.

[@Alinamartinez--]

It's going to be too much for players

[@captainfalconmain6576]

most of the views from this tournament will be europe vs europe facing each other don’t know why they would be crying

[@themadmoderator8465]

then why every ffffffffffffffff wants to come europe

[@SK-do3um]

Clubs should send their youth teams

[@James-vj5hz]

If they want Brazilian teams to own this competition, sure.

[@palatialslumlord4938]

​@@James-vj5hzNo one cares about it anyway tbh

[@mark5338]

Just send the best players on holiday and let the bench and under 21 players play that tournament

[@zenvd04]

LOL they do sound like dinosaurs now don't they

[@nqabashabangu5402]

suddenly Uefa champions league isn't the best thing anymore - fear

[@--sly--]

I can't wait. Makes soccer more relevant in the states.

[@a-walpatches6460]

Just send the youth teams and coaches.

[@koseisan]

Maybe the big clubs can let the academy/bench players mixed with the starters play in these competition.

[@MrKaravaj]

Why even do this? Keep current format in both ucl and club world cup! The world cup is nice to have a round of 32 in it though, as its the best tournament

[@alphabrainwave]

The 7 team club world cup was a joke. This tournament could be great if people collectively decided to care about it. It will be an upward battle trying to get European clubs to care about it, though. They have always looked down on other confederations, even CONMEBOL. They have no reason to take it seriously because if they win it'll be expected and if they lose it'll be embarrassing.

[@nucleus14reticularis]

There will always be change. Everything's a money grab. Depth and rotations and managing injuries will be an even bigger factor. There will always be change.

[@TachoSJ]

I like the idea of the Cup. I used to do this all the time on FIFA, and PES. The timing of it is gonna throw everything else off.

[@SpiceAndSauce]

I guess if it can replace pre season games, then that works. But yeah, managers won't play their star players with 100% commitment.

[@seanmccombie6379]

I mean not a bad idea for the other 5 continents

[@USmensnationalteam]

Craig, did you call it a money grad up until.

[@mauromatos3124]

There are important teams and fans outside of Europe who will appreciate this comp. But then these ESPN dinosaurs don't care about anything except the English league and English everything.

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

This event needs a better draw... so much potential to make it a huge tourney to replace the confederations cup!!

[@spikyturtle54]

I really hope the clubs involved just play their C teams.

[@stikeybee24]

As a fan of Club Leon we’ll play our strong squad

[@a-walpatches6460]

They'll use all their players, just like pre-season friendlies.

[@stikeybee24]

@@a-walpatches6460 you think teams from CONCACAF,AFC, CAF, and CONMEBOL aren’t gonna try ??? It’s there time to shine against UEFA

[@a-walpatches6460]

@@stikeybee24 Time to shine against UEFA teams that won't even be taking it seriously? Okay.

[@stikeybee24]

@@a-walpatches6460 if your local team can top Real Madrid/Manchester City mater the starting line up a wins a win Example if Venezuela beat an second stream Germany Venezuelans would celebrate

[@Kyleterp1]

If they made it end of July as a single knockout tournament, that wouldn’t be as bad as a preseason tournament but June-July is awful. And it serves those clubs as a huge disadvantage for those other clubs Participating in it compared to those who won’t

[@thisIsFunnyLolz]

Yeah just make it a small single knockout with less teams and make that their summer preseason games, because this is an insane addition when the CL is increasing the group stage games also

[@merchz2]

I love the idea of a Club World Cup. Makes way more sense than a Nationality World Cup

[@elsanmiguel7717]

One of the reasons why American football here in the US is loved is because there is a long enough Gap between the super bowl ending and the season starting (5 months or so). This builds anticipation for what the new season is going to bring and how teams have planned their squads. I'm not saying football should have this long of a gap, but like Craig said, their has to big a time frame where NO football is occurring (int competitions/friendless, mini club tournaments/exhibitions held in other countries). Not only do players get burnt out, but I'd say most fans also want to take a break from the sport for a few months.

[@ishrendon6435]

Well football is the biggest sport many fans crave to see it so no fans will always want more and hype it up but its up to fifa and others to do whats right for the athletes health

[@magicaces13]

this is a good point. im a big nfl fan and part of that is how well its organised and the long break is great for when it comes back. Football is like baseball sometimes. far to many games in general so you miss many.

[@aladdin3241]

No, the reason theres is gab in the NFL is because they want to keep players healthy. Otherwise most players won't last year without getting career ending injuries. Most teams in the NFL fall apart at the end due to injuries... It's an extremely violent sport. This is not even apples to oranges this is Apple's to a rock

[@franciscoalvarado4320]

Nice little competition for the fans in the US, but I really don’t see the top teams bringing all of their stars, especially those teams that go far in ucl and league (Madrid, City). I only see the other teams bringing in their top players

[@patrickcostello7781]

They really need to eliminate the League cup in England.

[@SedinMady]

This will be the greatest club competition in the world. Trust.

[@illyaedwards7188]

It will be a trash competition, nobody wants this.

[@erikrodriguez8721]

In the NBA you got athletes barely playing. In works futbol you got players OVER worked. No other sport runs this much wear and tear mileage

[@chaochaba8133]

So true to much for the players

[@sudarshanrajbhandari4732]

Typical Eurocentric views. The world is more than just Europe. This is a great tournament for the World game.

[@bobbymcneil2296]

Yeah this goin be interesting because the lack of rest and every league not on the same schedule MLS is played from spring until the end of fall

[@finalfrontier001]

I adisagree thgis is gonna be huge and massive and clubs will treat it as if it was their champions league tournament.

[@somebodyelseuk]

🤣🤣🤣Bet they don't. The other fly in the ointment is they'll schedule the matches to suit European TV, like they do in F1.

[@finalfrontier001]

@@somebodyelseuk Man y reason why teams will take this seriously. One example would be if a team wins they can get j to their perspective champions league for the next season, that alone is enough motivation considering that 7 others team in frkm Europe won't always have champion league place follwojng season. Liverpool for example.

[@somebodyelseuk]

@@finalfrontier001 they won't qualify for the Champions League through this - it takes place after the deadline for confirming Champions League entries for the upcoming season. Clubs won't see it as anything more than another pointless FIFA fiasco, and will treat it with the same contempt they treat every other hairbrained FIFA scam.

[@TonyHavenMusic]

Why can’t they make it unique and original, like blitz chess, they can play one half games, 30 minute matches but multiple in a day in one stadium (man u vs real then Barca va man city etc for one day, then the winners play each other the next day for 45 minute match etc until a final 90 minute winner takes all match, one week and it’s done and most players actually get rest and tactics will be so different for the managers

[@abody499]

Bring it on. International football is now second rate. Club world cups are the future.

[@a-walpatches6460]

🤡

[@abody499]

@@a-walpatches6460 Stick to computer games, kid.

[@a-walpatches6460]

@@abody499 Kid? I was probably watching football before you were even born. Utter 🤡!

[@santosh92]

The Seattle Sounders will be world champions in 2025 after they beat Club America, the tough Man City B Team, and the big brutal and savage Real Madrid Academy squad 😊

[@jonpirovsky]

These commentators are exactly what one of them suggested, dinosaurs. You have no clue... This will be huge.

[@Qwepzy]

Us fans love the gold badge on our jersey

[@luckymtshweni5366]

The are African teams that want to play against the best in the world.Great opportunity for them.

[@thisIsFunnyLolz]

I dread the knock on effect this could have because you either get lower quality games and more injuries/fatigue to great players but it could also cause the big clubs to spend even more beefing up their squads by plucking smaller clubs to have a deep enough squad to compete in every tournament which further consolidates their power. At the very least, don't make it a 32 team tournament so to limit the number of teams and players that have to play

[@t2udu]

The solution is very simple, play your fringe and academy players in this tournament. It actually could be an opportunity for growth for those players that usually don't get the opportunities. Stevie is spot on.

[@nel186]

Plus every 4 years to play it, players will go for it, cut boring league games and we all set

[@rrvisions-rickyruthejew]

It’s a way for the best professional club teams from the world to be able to play each other… because the highest level of competition outside of the Premier League is the Champions League but only teams from Europe get to play in the European champions league so… this could be a way for Messi’s Miami MLS team to compete against a top club from Europe outside of a “Friendly” match… This league gives the clubs from smaller leagues a platform to play… At the very least it will attract more talent to the MLS and Mexico league teams because it offers them a way to play on a big stage for the world… the South American teams could and should be in it too... it can be Hemisphere group stages so teams can play into the tournament then the western hemisphere winner vs the eastern hemisphere winner or however they wanna figure it out... And forshure FIFA is figuring out how to make EVEN MORE MONEY from football/soccer... Craig is right it's a flat out cash grab but it brings exposure of the game to the western hemisphere... in the end their will be more fans of the eastern hemisphere clubs like me over here after because it will raise awareness of the sport.

[@khalilshahyd9063]

I would still watch this without European clubs... great to have them, but dont need them.

[@Aan_allein]

Yes you do. Money talks

[@khalilshahyd9063]

​@@Aan_allein "I" don't need them.

[@bluefun22]

And fans wonder why some players just can't stay fit

[@inurear]

This may start as a pre-season for major leagues.... but not the lower leagues... but if this competition survives the first decade, expect this competition the next hotness.

[@ezraezra2928]

United States were so busy when it comes to football before the real World Cup: 1.2024: Copa America (10 Conmebol + 6 Concacaf teams, 4 groups of 4 with 32 games). 2.2025: Club World Cup (8 groups of 4 with 64 games just like the old format of real World Cup). 3.2026: World Cup with Canada and Mexico (12 groups of 4 with 104 games). It's literally a sportswashing.

[@chrisclark2747]

It's not just physically either, it's mentally. People need a decent break. You can't have these players on all year round and expect them to perform up to a true elite level.

[@Totu27]

The players don’t mind the money 💰so FIFA and leagues they have to generate money to! Ask elite players to give 40% of their salaries to have less tournaments see their feedback 😮

[@alferrari3186]

Gregg is negative all the time this 1 i like it

[@K.Impact]

In the description of the video, it says the FIFA Club World Cup will be in 2205, 😂

[@somebodyelseuk]

I doubt it will actually happen, certainly don't think there'll be a second. Players and managers, certainly in Europe will go on strike. I could see clubs like City, Chelsea, Utd and Liverpool sending youth team and coaches, while first team squad and coaches go on holiday.

[@magicaces13]

tournament sounds great to me. elite players earn fortunes of money and get a life of a luxury. I think they will be fine.

[@mosestsarai8565]

Craig speaks as if players will not be paid! It will take one humiliation drabbing from an obscure team from Africa or Asia for the European teams to take the tournament serious. As long as these tournament will help put some real money in player's pockets, I am all in! I am sold! Europe is the holly-grail for footballers, but what about those that cannot reach Europe? They need this tournament to at least make some much needed cash.

[@sbs330]

Some players do want vacation if not the majority...money is great but it isnt everything. Besides its gonna be interesting because in Europe all countries have 4-6weeks mandatory vacation days so how do they get around it. Of course the players can make that decision them self and play but they cant be forced...

[@Godplayzdice]

Short term money vs long term career? Instead of playing 10-15 years players will be finished in 5-7 years.

[@mosestsarai8565]

@@Godplayzdice Europe is not the only place where football is played! In some parts of the World, football is for survival, they don't even want breaks! Its the rich footballers who have made it into Europe that make you think the world of football is all the same!

[@Godplayzdice]

@@mosestsarai8565 what good will it do to football if best players are not in best shape?

[@mosestsarai8565]

@@Godplayzdice If they are "best players" then they should be at their best, otherwise it's all unrealistic hype that comes with European press especially the English press

[@tobaepebinuade5830]

There are 32 teams if they're doing the Club World Cup in the USA and they'll do the World Cup format with this. Doesn't this create more and more games for the players because they already have to play the league season, they play for their countries on international break, there are champions league games and the whole group stage format will look different, they might have to remove domestic cups but they won't do that. How is this going to work because the European teams that feature in the Club World Cup are the ones who feature because they won the champions league and I like it with other countries featuring in it and the team that wins champions league.

[@mw7674]

You repeated what the video said....

[@nel186]

;) works for me, better entertainment and big names fighting instead of pretending Fulham and crystal palace games are must watch, cut all those filler games in a league lol

[@Kyleterp1]

It is wild. The 2024 euros/copa America end mid July. Euro club season starts roughly 2nd/3rd weekend of august. Season runs until mid May. Champs League final 2025 Memorial Day weekend or first weekend In June, rush into this sham of a competition then get ready for World Cup In 2026 and they’ll fit in a bunch of meaningless international friendlies as well

[@RoverUnited]

As an avid football fan ive never watched a single club world cup game, and probably never will🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jcarreon1983jc]

2025-26 league seasons would begin in early August because of the World Cup 2026 would begin in early June. There would be close to zero rest of players for those respected clubs. I still hope there is a chance this tournament doesn't happen.

[@joesat8892]

The video description says 2205 instead of 2025

[@tonieplacide-oy4xx]

This toyrnament should be only for reserved or bench players

[@theclips293]

Everything that was said was correct and even from a business perspective you've got supply and demand. The current format just about works with the perfect amount of time to build suspense for the next game, with this new tournament it puts football as a whole at risk becuase we simply have too much and as they sort of mentioned you will not have "elite" players anymore.

[@enzogonzales3038]

Craig is the best..lol he is a 80yr old man in a middle aged body...he hates everything except golf

[@captainfalconmain6576]

Imagine like golf lol

[@glennmorris8787]

Greed is what drives most institutions like Fifa. Players are considered machines to be drained for maximum output..

[@Sportscenter24]

If the clubs revolt, it won't happen

[@tarijoe-otuma]

They cancelled the 2025 Afcon for this stupid Club World Cup expansion.

[@drakegeralds699]

It’s easy. The clubs can easily play the u-23 throughout so the senior squad can rest

[@MarkWalmsley]

This is just another way to keep the big money clubs at the top! They can afford big squads and to field subs for a tournament while the less financially blessed clubs will incur injuries to important players seems like a win win for big money all round!

[@SwatBeatsOfficial]

Everything is a money grab. 😂😂😂

[@karatsurba4791]

I'd watch this tournament if Craig will commentate on the matches. Atleast, that'll be spicy 🔥

[@BabsW]

What if the big clubs refuse to play?

[@BabsW]

@@VMH461 Some managers might

[@BabsW]

@@VMH461 I can see Klopp and Guardiola refusing to enter their 1st team players

[@wizarddragon]

All Soccer federations including FIFA have no integrity for the sport. This honestly could go for all sports. It's about the money that can be made.

[@jessejames9149]

Can't wait for the Woman's World Cup of Clubs!

[@copperfer]

For someone who complains so much about modern players whining, he’s doing a pretty good imitation

[@AchtungBaby77]

Spot on Craig - how many more comps does the world need? Every country has its league competition to worry about, plus its cup competition and continental competition. Throw in international duty as well, and it's a full calendar. At best, this Club World Cup will likely be bench players and those out of form.

[@dj71162]

Its once every four years and is the title of best club in the world. I highly doubt players will not want to win it. There has been a Club World Championship since 1960 and I can guarantee who ever wins it, it means a lot to them.

[@afrizalode3126]

@@dj71162 agree, i can't wait to see this tuurnament, Will be second best tournament after WC

[@themadmoderator8465]

its like nations league also known as the nfi league

[@williamsodonon7081]

I like the idea but there are too many tournaments now. Basically, it’s like having a major tournament every year. World Cup, then euro then World Cup then euro. Soon they’ll all be just the next game. Nothing more

[@del8boy]

How much larger can we make the sceptical at the colosseum to keep the masses quiet and make the rich richer.