The FIFA Club World Cup semifinals this week at MetLife Stadium include matches between Fluminense and Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain against Real Madrid. This tournament is hosted in the U.S. for the first time ahead of next year’s FIFA World Cup. Soccer fans find the new format less appealing compared to previous competitions, expressing concern over teams playing at half-intensity. With sluggish ticket sales reported, dynamic pricing could lead to price reductions for fans looking to attend the matches.
I see the whole tournament as a friendlier game among soccer clubs. Many teams would be playing at half-intensity, with their eyes on a share of the $1 billion pot.
I think the level is not as premium as the other ones. It doesn't grab fans’ attention the same way as the World Cup does.
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