Why the expanded FIFA Club World Cup is worth trying - ESPN
Make no mistake about it: as a concept, the first-ever 32-team FIFA Club World Cup is good for the sport, from pretty much any vantage point. The entire sport rests on the club game and yet there was virtually zero opportunity for teams from different continents to square off against each other in competitive matches. In a globalized world dominated by the big European clubs from the big European leagues, it's a chance for the rest of the world to showcase what they do.
