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Jul 2025
43m 15s

Was the Club World Cup worth it?

THE ATHLETIC
About this episode

Chelsea are the new Club World Cup champions beating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.


Gianni Infantino says the competition has marked a new era for club football.


But has the Club World Cup really been a success?


Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Adam Crafton and Phil Hay

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke


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