AFCON moves to winter due to Club World Cup
The next Africa Cup of Nations finals have been put back six months and will now be played from Dec. 21, 2025 to Jan. 18 2026, the Confederation of African (CAF) football announced on Friday.
Players union sues FIFA over packed schedule
Players union FIFPRO filed a legal claim against world football's governing body FIFA, it said on Thursday.
Ancelotti, Madrid clarify Club World Cup stance
Real Madrid have denied claims that they plan to refuse to take part in FIFA's newly expanded Club World Cup tournament next summer.
Ancelotti: Madrid will reject Club World Cup place
Real Madrid will refuse to take part in the first edition of FIFA's new Club World Cup tournament next summer, coach Carlo Ancelotti said.
Players' unions threaten strike over Club World Cup
Two days before the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in London, the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A and the PFA met to study measures to counteract FIFA's plan for a new Club World Cup.
FIFA warned of legal action over playing calendar
FIFA has been warned of legal action from players and national leagues if it does not backtrack on adding new and bigger competitions to the congested calendar of men's international football.
Arsenal exit gives FC Salzburg unlikely CWC place
FC Salzburg will take part in the inaugural expanded Club World Cup next year after being awarded the last of the 12 places for European teams.
Barça's UCL exit sends Atletico to Club World Cup
Barcelona's exit Tuesday from the Champions League sent Atletico Madrid to the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup in the United States next year.