Chelsea's manager, Enzo Maresca, openly criticized the United States as host of the Club World Cup, highlighting the significant weather delays during matches, specifically after his team’s round-of-16 win over Benfica. Despite a 4-1 victory for Chelsea, the game was marred by a two-hour stoppage due to lightning, which he deemed unacceptable. He questioned the logistical choices leading to repeated suspensions and emphasized the impact these delays have on the quality of football, even though he acknowledged the tournament's importance. This incident underlines ongoing concerns over conditions affecting player performance and viewer experience in major competitions.
We didn't concede nothing, we created chances enough to win the game... it's not football. It's already seven, eight, nine games that they suspended.
I can understand that for security reasons, you have to suspend the game. But if you suspend seven, eight games, that means that probably is not the right place to do this competition.
This game changed completely. I think for me personally it's not football. It's a joke to be honest, it's not for us.
Please, don't misunderstand me. I said it's a fantastic competition. It's a Club World Cup. It's top.
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