‘FIFA can forget about that’: Ancelotti reveals Madrid stance on World Cup of clubs

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has shared Real Madrid’s opinion on the proposed World Cup of clubs organized by football governing body, FIFA.

The first edition of FIFA World Cup of clubs is due to take place in June and July of 2025, with 32 teams from across the globe competing, including the best-ranked 12 teams in Europe.

With Real Madrid set to headline the tournament in the USA, Ancelotti has insisted that FIFA can stick the idea of Los Blancos headlining their fresh tournament.

During an interview with Il Giornale, as quoted by Diario AS, Ancelotti said that the tournament was not worth their while.

“FIFA can forget about that. Footballers and clubs will not participate in that tournament. A single Madrid match is worth €20m and FIFA wants to give us that figure for the entire tournament: negative. Like us, several clubs will reject the invitation.”

Ancelotti also spoke about his two great loves in the game, AC Milan and Real Madrid.

“It is special. Milan is in my heart: I played there, I was a coach, it is a big part of my professional life. Madrid is Madrid, is there anything better? History is respected here, all the footballers of the past have their photo in the sports city.”

FIFA’s new tournament has come under heavy criticism from players and FIFPro. According to the player’s union, the tournament threatens the health of the players and the quality of the product, as demands on their bodies mount.