Infantino: "The Club World Cup was a Necessity; Now, Let's Explore Ways to Enhance It."
In an interview with AS, FIFA President Gianni Infantino discussed the new format of the Club World Cup, which saw its inaugural edition last summer. Infantino lauded the tournament held in the United States, calling it "fantastic," and highlighted the initial success of the revamped competition. He underscored the importance of the Club World Cup, stating its necessity, and expressed a commitment to continuously seek ways to improve it further.
Original Text Rephrased in Italian:
Intervenuto ai microfoni di AS, il presidente della FIFA, Gianni Infantino, ha affrontato il tema del Mondiale per Club nel suo nuovo formato, la cui prima edizione si è svolta la scorsa estate. Infantino ha elogiato il torneo disputato negli Stati Uniti, definendolo "fantastico", e ha sottolineato il successo iniziale della competizione rinnovata. Ha rimarcato l'importanza del Mondiale per Club, affermando la sua necessità, e ha espresso l'impegno a cercare continuamente modi per migliorarlo ulteriormente.
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