Chelsea FC manager Enzo Maresca’s comments on the Club World Cup being hosted in the United States as we speak. His concerns followed a two-hour weather delay that forced his team’s game against Benfica into a second day. This clash took place on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 10:04 AM UK time, raising questions about the tournament’s organization and planning.
Chelsea are appearing in the tony Club World Cup. Their opponents were Portuguese side, Benfica, but due to severe wind and rain, a two-hour match delay was necessary. Immensely frustrated after that vote of delay, Maresca went public with his frustration. He added that the US is “probably not the right place” for a tournament so critical to the international calendar. His comments illustrate an increasing worry among teams and would-be spectators over the logistical nightmare that is officially derailing the narrative established by weather-related disruptions.
FIFA’s Club World Cup is putting the best football clubs on the planet under an international spotlight. Right now it’s on the road to different venues around the United States. Such an important decision has visited a very healthy debate. Players are now understandably asking if the extreme climate conditions will affect play in an unsafe or inappropriate way. Maresca’s comments open up a crucial conversation. They shine the spotlight on the hosting capabilities of nations that have little to no track record of hosting high-caliber international football competitions.
Chelsea are deep in preparations to take on Benfica once more after the long weather-enforced wait. Maresca’s criticism should resonate with the other coaches and teams participating in this year’s tournament. The impact of these delays can be felt greatly in terms of player performance as well as the overall experience for fans.
Additionally, reports suggest that Google recommends using the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player experience, a note that underscores the growing importance of technology in sports broadcasting amid these logistical challenges.
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