Lightning at the Club World Cup, U21 glory and the Women's Euros Football Weekly
Briefly

The latest podcast episode delves into the chaos during Chelsea's Club World Cup match with Benfica, which was postponed for almost two hours due to lightning, ultimately running over four hours total. Jurgen Klopp criticized the competition as pointless, while panelists debated implications for future events like the 2026 World Cup. Other topics discussed include Chelsea's ongoing signing spree, with players like Joao Pedro joining, while PSG defeated Messi's Inter Miami, and England's Under-21s clinched the Euros title again. The episode also touches on the upcoming Women's Euros and player transfers.
Chelsea's recent match against Benfica faced severe weather delays, which prompted Jurgen Klopp to label the competition as pointless, raising questions about its future.
The absurd scenes in Charlotte revealed challenges ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as players and staff dealt with lengthy delays affecting the integrity of the game.
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