23 Jun 2025 07:34:17
Guys, How or what was/ is the requirement to get into this Club World Cup? I am a bit miffed that our great club has not been mentioned while I see names of clubs from across the globe that I have never heard of, thanks to DAZN! ONE LOT OF UTTER, COMPLETE DROSS in my humble opinion. Glad we are nowhere near.
23 Jun 2025 09:47:36
I agree that the 'invitation list' is very random and puzzling and I reckon the RSVP included some sort of cash remuneration as is usually the case with FIFA. However, I am happy enough for Celtic to steer well clear and have a proper close-season to prepare for nest term. Many football people are complaining about too games and there will be a fair chance of injuries to players who are over-stretched.
23 Jun 2025 10:03:46
There’s been a handful of non competitive games but most has been a not bad watch, because was first tournament there was criteria for an invite I’m sure based around each organisations versions of champions league, Europe was so many previous cl winners and some others with highest co-officiant, think idea is good but timing and location is rotten, not sure it will catch on, but as someone else said, it’s not cricket.
23 Jun 2025 10:58:46
You'd think Liverpool and even man utd would be in it, but somebody mentioned it was the last 4 years co efficient points nut not sure, but deary nectheres some dross in it teams I've never heard of and amateur teams at that.
23 Jun 2025 12:35:02
I feel sorry for the players involved in this tournament. I get that their being paid funny money but on a human level, it's terrible they're being forced to play these games without proper rest. I thought the players union would have done more to stick up for them.
{Ed007's Note - I wouldn't want Celtic anywhere near this sham of a tournament but the players fitness/fatigue issues is the main one. Plenty of FAs, clubs & players didn't want this to go ahead and come the turn of the year I expect that a lot of top managers will be blaming this tournament for their players being burnt out & tired which can lead to injuries - just as it gets to the business end of the season and the trophies are up for grabs.
Last month FIFPRO (the worldwide players union) has raised a legal action FIFA that you can read about HERE but I've not seen any updates on that.}
23 Jun 2025 12:59:43
I have absolutely no interest in this World Cup competition and have no knowledge of the criteria used to invite clubs to enter .
I am wondering is it an attempt, maybe foolhardy to give small clubs from not well known associations an opportunity to earn millions and thus divide football wealth around.
23 Jun 2025 19:16:25
I can't be assed with it either. I think we all need a break from football. Players and fans.