One of the most discussed topics in the football world is the Club World Cup, reports the BBC. Recently, a serious debate arose between former Arsenal head coach Arsène Wenger and former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp regarding the holding of the tournament.
It is known that Jürgen Klopp strongly criticized the club world cup. He noted that teams and players are overloaded, and opportunities for rest between seasons are limited. Wenger, however, completely rejected Klopp’s view: “Everyone can express their opinion, but I know for sure that most of the clubs here want to participate in the tournament. The main question is whether the fans like this competition or not. In my opinion, the number of spectators turned out to be much higher than expected,” says the French specialist.
The Club World Cup is taking place in the USA from June 15 to July 13, and this year, for the first time, 32 teams took part. The final will be held on Sunday, July 13, at 23:59 Tashkent time — PSG and Chelsea will compete for the championship.
According to Wenger, this tournament further popularizes football in new markets and for new audiences. “This tournament opens new opportunities for both teams and fans. If this competition was really unnecessary, clubs and players would not try to participate in it,” he claims.
The debate between Klopp and Wenger has been widely discussed in football circles. Some support Klopp, emphasizing the importance of player health and rest. Others agree with Wenger’s opinion, especially highlighting the development of global football and new opportunities for fans.
Time will tell: will the club world cup really become a big show, or will the critics’ concerns be justified? But one thing is clear — the debates and new initiatives around football are only raising the prestige of the tournament. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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