Before it kicked off, the all new revamped and expanded men’s 2025 Fifa Club World Cup had already attracted controversy.
Some think even more football matches at the end of a long season pose a risk to player welfare. Others are concerned about a lack of fan engagement.
But aside from these issues the tournament, which features 32 clubs from around the world, provides fresh evidence of a new model emerging in global sport.
This event, which is being staged in 12 different cities across the US...