Real Madrid has confirmed its participation in the 2025 FIFA Clubs’ World Cup, contrary to earlier statements made by the team’s coach, Carlo Ancelotti.
According to a statement released by the club, “At no time has our participation in the new Club World Cup to be organized by FIFA in the next 2024/2025 season been questioned.”
The statement continued, “We will compete as planned in this official competition that we face with pride and with the utmost enthusiasm to make our millions of fans around the world dream again with a new title.”
This announcement comes as a shock, given Ancelotti’s recent interview with Il Giornale, in which he stated, “Real Madrid will NOT be part of the Clubs’ World Cup.”
Ancelotti had expressed concerns over the financial compensation offered by FIFA, stating, “Just one single Real Madrid match is worth €20m, and FIFA wants to give us that for the whole competition… We will reject the invitation, and other clubs will do the same.”
Despite Ancelotti’s earlier denial, the club’s statement confirms that Real Madrid will indeed participate in the prestigious tournament.
The FIFA Clubs’ World Cup is scheduled to take place in 2025, with the exact dates and format yet to be announced.
Real Madrid’s confirmation has sent shockwaves through the football community, with fans and pundits alike eagerly awaiting the tournament.
According to a statement released by the club, “At no time has our participation in the new Club World Cup to be organized by FIFA in the next 2024/2025 season been questioned.”
The statement continued, “We will compete as planned in this official competition that we face with pride and with the utmost enthusiasm to make our millions of fans around the world dream again with a new title.”
This announcement comes as a shock, given Ancelotti’s recent interview with Il Giornale, in which he stated, “Real Madrid will NOT be part of the Clubs’ World Cup.”
Ancelotti had expressed concerns over the financial compensation offered by FIFA, stating, “Just one single Real Madrid match is worth €20m, and FIFA wants to give us that for the whole competition… We will reject the invitation, and other clubs will do the same.”
Despite Ancelotti’s earlier denial, the club’s statement confirms that Real Madrid will indeed participate in the prestigious tournament.
The FIFA Clubs’ World Cup is scheduled to take place in 2025, with the exact dates and format yet to be announced.