The 21st edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, set to commence on June 14 in Miami, highlights the tournament's evolution over the past 25 years. Following its 2000 launch, which featured an all-Brazilian final, the competition saw Brazil's supremacy until a shift occurred with AC Milan's victory in 2007. The event faced a five-year hiatus before resuming in 2005, dominated by Brazilian clubs. Despite ongoing debates about its format, FIFA remains optimistic that it can retain its status as football's premier club competition.
The inaugural edition was an all-Brazilian affair as Corinthians and Vasco da Gama contested the final, which was hosted at Rio de Janeiro's historic Maracana Stadium.
The tournament was halted for five years due to FIFA's troubles with finding marketing and broadcast partners, but resumed in 2005 with a Brazilian resurgence.
Once resuming, Brazil dominated with teams like Sao Paulo and Internacional winning, until AC Milan broke the streak by winning against Boca Juniors.
FIFA and its chief Gianni Infantino remain optimistic about the future of the FIFA Club World Cup as the premier club competition despite criticisms.
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