A guide to the Club World Cup as Man City, Chelsea and Messi prepare for action

The first game takes place on June 14 (the early hours of June 15 UK time) with the final on July 13.
Chelsea and Manchester City will provide the Premier League interest at the Club World Cup (Martin Rickett/PA)

Chelsea and Manchester City will provide the Premier League interest at the Club World Cup (Martin Rickett/PA)

The FIFA Club World Cup, which involves Premier League sides Manchester City and Chelsea, begins this weekend.

Here, the PA news agency examines the new-look 32-team tournament.

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