MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Chelsea has seen a 44% spike in injuries after competing in the supersized Club World Cup this year, according to findings published on Tuesday. But the newly expanded tournament has so far had a “minimal impact” on injuries overall, the latest edition of the Men’s European Football Injury Index found.

Chelsea experienced a significant 44 per cent surge in injuries following their participation in this year’s expanded Club World Cup, new findings revealed on Tuesday.

Chelsea lifted their 2nd FIFA Club World Cup title, adding to 2021's triumph earlier. Goals from Cole Palmer (2) and Joao Pedro secured the title for Maresca's men.

FIFA has announced a 50 per cent increase in World Cup prize money for next year's tournament, with the champions set to take home a record $50 million (£37.5 million) for lifting the trophy.

ENGLAND staff will be in attendance at a special Fifa workshop in the spring, laid on to calm fears over dodgy World Cup pitches. The Three Lions will play their second group-stage game against

There is confusion, debate, and curiosity around what this match actually represents — and how PSG could still claim a form of global supremacy despite another club officially holding soccer’s highest crown.

FIFA says the inaugural Women’s Club World Cup will be staged in January 2028. No host nation has been confirmed, but the tournament — Jan. 5-30 — likely will be staged in a country with a warm climate at that time of the year.