It’s Gianni’s world (cup)…

“Just weeks ago, the curtain fell on the club football season for much of the world. Instead of the usual two-month summer break, however, some of the best clubs in the world are preparing to compete in FIFA’s new Club World Cup, staged to mark one year until the 2026 North American FIFA World Cup. Organizing a rehearsal tournament is not new. … This year, FIFA has opted to break with tradition. Instead of sticking to international football, it’s dipping its toes into the club football pool.