Club World Cup 2025

[EnderbyFox]

 

[OntarioFox]

Well, glad that's over. My prediction that a European team would sleepwalk to the final and win it at a canter came true.

 

Just happened to be another sleepwalking team they faced who were sleepier than them, rather than ultimately overpowering a Brazilian team who actually gave a shit (the other scenario I predicted, happened in the semi instead).

 

Looking forward to Enzo bemoaning Chelsea's slow start by September given their first XI will effectively have no pre-season after this.

Edited 14 July 2025 by OntarioFox

[cityfanlee23]

Great result for Chelsea and played really well on the day, but what happened to PSG? Stuck in 1st gear. Fluminense gave Chelsea a better game. I still have a gut feeling they will be 4th in the league though, a mixture of Enzo's stubbornness that Chelsea fans referenced all season costing them results, and the fact he doesn't seem to be standing up to the board signing another 300 players, either because he wants the players or he just doesn't feel like he has the power to say no. I think this will cost them massively in the long run. 
I said when he left Chelsea is probably the ideal club for Enzo because he needs big investment to make his system work, but Chelsea's investment still seems to be scattergun rather than targeted, I think there are going to be a LOT of unhappy players at that club this season, maybe we can take advantage of that and offer some of their young stars guaranteed exposure and play time. 

[purpleronnie]

The only thing I've seen of this 'tournament' was when that fluminense fan tried to knock that chelsea fans head off.

[Guest Bilo]

2 hours ago, EnderbyFox said:

 

The only surprise is that Dementia Donald didn't go FKW.

Edited 14 July 2025 by Bilo

[Phenom]

7 hours ago, BKLFox said:

No idea 🤷‍♂️was more an observation about the amount of real estate afforded to US stadiums and perception of ease of attending a game, without trying to navigate around a concrete jungle of apartment blocks, houses & side streets.

Assume it’s a mare still then getting in/out? 

Yes. Traffic is unforgiving. 

[Leicesterpool]

Choose between watching this or womens euros... the womens euros simple as. Ironic how fifa want to try promote the womens game yet they put a tournament on the same time as womens major tournament.

[Nalis]

Happy for KDH

 

Have neither ill will nor goodwill for Enzo

[davieG]

27 minutes ago, Leicesterpool said:

Choose between watching this or womens euros... the womens euros simple as. Ironic how fifa want to try promote the womens game yet they put a tournament on the same time as womens major tournament.

FIFA will do anything to put the skids under UEFA they're so jealous of the money and kudos of the Champion's League.

[MC Prussian]

25 minutes ago, Leicesterpool said:

Choose between watching this or womens euros... the womens euros simple as. Ironic how fifa want to try promote the womens game yet they put a tournament on the same time as womens major tournament.

Well, it's the first time in this (quadrennial) format.

And I can't recall much fuss about it when it was played on a yearly basis.

 

Also, it only partially overlaps with the Women's Euro competition.

[MC Prussian]

Well done Chelsea, better team won on the day. Although the scoreline should've been even higher, if only Delap hadn't been so wasteful in front of goal.

 

I don't like PSG. Just as bland a success story as Bayern. SImply roo dominating for their respective domestic league (I also blame the remaining teams for cocking it up on a regular basis).

[gerblod]

14 hours ago, Leicesterpool said:

Choose between watching this or womens euros... the womens euros simple as. Ironic how fifa want to try promote the womens game yet they put a tournament on the same time as womens major tournament.

The Club World Cup is a tedious irrelevance. It's the European Cup with ra-ra skirts on. I've got more enjoyment out of watching this women's tournament than anything in the recent men's game. Technically and physically not that far off the men's game and without the shithousery and the back chat. Plus Aslanni! 

[Super_horns]

Apparently Trump kept the original trophy so Chelsea got a replica .

 

They’d better keep the World Cup away from him !

[Finnegan]

1 hour ago, Super_horns said:

Apparently Trump kept the original trophy so Chelsea got a replica .

 

They’d better keep the World Cup away from him !

 

God I hope he's finally had massive heart failure before then.

 

[grobyfox1990]

5 hours ago, gerblod said:

The Club World Cup is a tedious irrelevance. It's the European Cup with ra-ra skirts on. I've got more enjoyment out of watching this women's tournament than anything in the recent men's game. Technically and physically not that far off the men's game and without the shithousery and the back chat. Plus Aslanni! 

The women's tournament has been fun, I've only watched highlights but still enjoyable. But it is technically and physically nowhere near the men's game. Not even in a similar stratosphere.

[purpleronnie]

I still have no idea why there is constant comparison with the mens game, it baffles me. Why people are obsessed with doing that is beyond me.  But anyway.

[grobyfox1990]

41 minutes ago, purpleronnie said:

I still have no idea why there is constant comparison with the mens game, it baffles me. Why people are obsessed with doing that is beyond me.  But anyway.

Agreed, it is its own enjoyable sport in its own right.

[Sir Steve Howard]

18 hours ago, purpleronnie said:

I still have no idea why there is constant comparison with the mens game, it baffles me. Why people are obsessed with doing that is beyond me.  But anyway.

maybe because they're constantly banging the drum for equal pay and comparing their salaries to mens'

[purpleronnie]

2 hours ago, Sir Steve Howard said:

maybe because they're constantly banging the drum for equal pay and comparing their salaries to mens'

Never heard one player say anything about it.  I'm sure some do, but having watched a lot of womens football I can tell you they aren't constantly banging the drum for that.  And i very much doubt the constant comparrisons by 'fans' aren't based on the amount of pay they get.

[Super_horns]

20 minutes ago, purpleronnie said:

Never heard one player say anything about it.  I'm sure some do, but having watched a lot of womens football I can tell you they aren't constantly banging the drum for that.  And i very much doubt the constant comparrisons by 'fans' aren't based on the amount of pay they get.

Isn't that more in sports like tennis?

 

 

[leicsmac]

1 hour ago, purpleronnie said:

Never heard one player say anything about it.  I'm sure some do, but having watched a lot of womens football I can tell you they aren't constantly banging the drum for that.  And i very much doubt the constant comparrisons by 'fans' aren't based on the amount of pay they get.

Don't let the truth get in the way of a good strawman. 

[Sir Steve Howard]

3 hours ago, purpleronnie said:

Never heard one player say anything about it.  I'm sure some do, but having watched a lot of womens football I can tell you they aren't constantly banging the drum for that.  And i very much doubt the constant comparrisons by 'fans' aren't based on the amount of pay they get.

 

2 hours ago, leicsmac said:

Don't let the truth get in the way of a good strawman. 

Quick search:

• Megan Rapinoe (United States): A prominent figure in the fight for equal pay, Rapinoe has been vocal about the U.S. Women’s National Team’s (USWNT) pay disparity compared to the men’s team. In 2019, she and her teammates filed a lawsuit against U.S. Soccer, alleging "institutionalized gender discrimination" and demanding equal pay. Rapinoe has spoken at events, including an Equal Pay Day event with President Biden in 2021, emphasizing that women athletes are "devalued, disrespected, and dismissed." The USWNT’s efforts led to a historic 2022 settlement, securing $24 million and a pledge for equal pay.
   

  
   

  
   

  
• Alex Morgan (United States): Alongside Rapinoe, Morgan has been a key advocate in the USWNT’s equal pay campaign. She has highlighted the team’s superior performance (four World Cup titles compared to the men’s best of third place in 1930) to argue for equitable compensation. Morgan’s activism extends beyond pay, as she has also pushed for better working conditions and maternity rights.
   

  
• Ada Hegerberg (Norway): In 2017, Hegerberg boycotted the Women’s World Cup, citing a "lack of respect" for female players by the Norwegian Football Federation. Her protest focused on unequal pay and treatment, contributing to Norway’s eventual decision to implement equal pay for its men’s and women’s national teams in 2017.
   

  
• Marta Vieira da Silva (Brazil): Marta, one of Brazil’s most celebrated players, benefited from Brazil’s 2020 decision to equalize pay for its men’s and women’s national teams. While not directly quoted as leading the charge, her prominence and the team’s advocacy were instrumental in pushing the Brazilian Football Confederation to announce equal pay, aligning her earnings with male stars like Neymar.
   

  
• Millie Bright (England): As captain of England’s Lionesses, Bright led the team in publishing an open letter in 2023, signed by all 24 squad members, addressing disputes with the Football Association (FA) over bonus structures and commercial activity restrictions during international tournaments. This public stance highlighted ongoing demands for equitable treatment and compensation.
   

  
   

  

[leicsmac]

6 minutes ago, Sir Steve Howard said:

 

Quick search:

• Megan Rapinoe (United States): A prominent figure in the fight for equal pay, Rapinoe has been vocal about the U.S. Women’s National Team’s (USWNT) pay disparity compared to the men’s team. In 2019, she and her teammates filed a lawsuit against U.S. Soccer, alleging "institutionalized gender discrimination" and demanding equal pay. Rapinoe has spoken at events, including an Equal Pay Day event with President Biden in 2021, emphasizing that women athletes are "devalued, disrespected, and dismissed." The USWNT’s efforts led to a historic 2022 settlement, securing $24 million and a pledge for equal pay.
   

  
   

  
   

  
• Alex Morgan (United States): Alongside Rapinoe, Morgan has been a key advocate in the USWNT’s equal pay campaign. She has highlighted the team’s superior performance (four World Cup titles compared to the men’s best of third place in 1930) to argue for equitable compensation. Morgan’s activism extends beyond pay, as she has also pushed for better working conditions and maternity rights.
   

  
• Ada Hegerberg (Norway): In 2017, Hegerberg boycotted the Women’s World Cup, citing a "lack of respect" for female players by the Norwegian Football Federation. Her protest focused on unequal pay and treatment, contributing to Norway’s eventual decision to implement equal pay for its men’s and women’s national teams in 2017.
   

  
• Marta Vieira da Silva (Brazil): Marta, one of Brazil’s most celebrated players, benefited from Brazil’s 2020 decision to equalize pay for its men’s and women’s national teams. While not directly quoted as leading the charge, her prominence and the team’s advocacy were instrumental in pushing the Brazilian Football Confederation to announce equal pay, aligning her earnings with male stars like Neymar.
   

  
• Millie Bright (England): As captain of England’s Lionesses, Bright led the team in publishing an open letter in 2023, signed by all 24 squad members, addressing disputes with the Football Association (FA) over bonus structures and commercial activity restrictions during international tournaments. This public stance highlighted ongoing demands for equitable treatment and compensation.
   

  
   

  

...I wasn't aware that a few figureheads represented the entirety of the women's game and their stance on the matter, as was inferred in the OP.

[Tiny earl]

Watching the Chelsea PSG final I was reminded what a horrible little b@stard Cuceralla is.

Has anyone heard if there will be an investigation into the PSG meltdown at the final whistle?

  if there are sanctions,will players involved be banned from international games FIFA ,or club games UEFA ?

[Sir Steve Howard]

19 minutes ago, leicsmac said:

...I wasn't aware that a few figureheads represented the entirety of the women's game and their stance on the matter, as was inferred in the OP.

obviously what I quoted is an exhaustive list! but yes, figureheads do represent the game they play to a large extent