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Real Madrid to Boycott 2025 Club World Cup, Ancelotti Confirms

Jun 10, 2024 1 min read

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Real Madrid will not participate in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, according to head coach Carlo Ancelotti. The revamped tournament, set to take place in the United States, will feature 32 teams, including the top 12 clubs from Europe. Ancelotti, who has won the Champions League five times and the Club World Cup three times, cited financial disagreements as the primary reason for declining the invitation. He stated that a single Real Madrid match is worth €20 million ($21.5 million), which he believes is undervalued by FIFA's compensation proposal for the entire tournament.

The decision reflects broader concerns about the scheduling and workload demands placed on top European clubs. Real Madrid's representatives argue that the additional games could lead to their players participating in up to 72 matches during the 2024/2025 season. This sentiment is shared by other elite clubs, indicating potential widespread dissatisfaction with FIFA's management and compensation structures for international competitions. Despite this, Real Madrid plans to compete in the 2024 Intercontinental Cup in December.

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