European clubs back FIFA’s plans for expanded Club World Cup

BACKING: The plans of FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino for an expanded Club World Cup have received the backing of European clubs. Pic: Aaron Chown/PA

FIFA’s plans for an expanded Club World Cup now have the backing of Europe’s clubs.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino first unveiled proposals for the new 32-team event prior to the World Cup final in Qatar last December. He said the new event would feature 12 European teams and be played every four years from 2025.