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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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