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Stefan Borson
Tue 3 June 2025 21:00, UK
Manchester City and Chelsea’s stars are facing a longer season than the rest of the Premier League as they gear up for the Club World Cup.
The 32-team competition, which is set to take place in the US, will start on 15 June and end on 13 July.
The overall prize fund will be worth £775million, with £407million divided between all the clubs taking part and £368million awarded on a performance-related basis.
European clubs will earn more for taking part than teams from other continents as the money awarded for participation is based on sporting and commercial criteria.
Former Man City financial adviser Stefan Borson exclusively told Football Insider the Club World Cup is a “big” issue for the players as they have only just finished the latest campaign.
Man City finished third in the Premier League table, while Chelsea ended the campaign in fourth spot.
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However, Enzo Maresca’s side didn’t complete their season until 28 May when they beat Real Betis 4-1 in the Conference League final.
Man City and Chelsea are set to land a guaranteed £30million from the upcoming Club World Cup.
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Borson insisted it’s “ridiculous” the Club World Cup is starting in just over two weeks.
He told Football Insider: “It all feels too rushed in terms of this Club World Cup.
“It’s completely ridiculous that in two weeks’ time, the players are playing another tournament and they’ve barely arrived in Ibiza, Dubai or wherever they are.
“I think the tournament is a big issue for the players, even more so for Chelsea, given their season only finished last Wednesday.”
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