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European clubs to boycott proposed Club World Cup

Marcelo of Real Madrid celebrates with the FIFA Club World Cup trophy at the end of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE final match between Real Madrid and Al Ain at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on December 22, 2018 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Getty Images | Marcelo of Real Madrid celebrates with the FIFA Club World Cup trophy at the end of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE final match between Real Madrid and Al Ain at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on December 22, 2018 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

European Club Association says its 232 members won’t take part in revised competition.

ECA blast FIFA’s lack of transparency on tournament’s backers.

FIFA Council meet in Miami today to discuss $25billion proposal.

15 March 2019 - 10:51 AM

By James Corbett, Senior Correspondent

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