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Sep 2024
39m 18s

Who wants the new Club World Cup?

THE ATHLETIC
About this episode

In June FIFA’s new Club World Cup launches but do you know where it’s being held, who’s playing in it or what the format actually is?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater and Adam Crafton to discuss the tournament ahead of it's relaunch in the USA next summer with Felipe Cardenas also popping by to explain what it means for the US to host the competition.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Matt Slater & Adam Crafton

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke


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