🔥 "It's embarrassing to say": Keown vs. White on the new format of the Club World Cup

Is the new format of the Club World Cup a step forward for football… or an ill-conceived disaster? 😬 That's exactly what ignited the fire between former Arsenal defender Martin Keown and journalist Jim White in recent days. The two men engaged in an emotional discussion about the tight schedule for the new tournament – ​​and there was no room for diplomacy! 💥

Keown struck without mercy : he believes the new competition format is a surefire path to injury . Players are tired, have no time to recover, and all this is done to increase profits and play matches on the other side of the world 🌍💸.

"This is all starting to feel like football torture ," the former England international thundered. He gave an example: 10 Juventus players had to be substituted due to the heat during a match in the USA! ☀️🥵 And what was the Borussia Dortmund bench doing? Instead of cheering, they sat in the locker room, watching the match on TV ! 📺🤯

White, in turn, tried to defend the tournament, arguing that it was a great marketing opportunity and that players "should be prepared for such challenges"—which only fueled Keown's frustration.

But is it really just about the money? 🤔 On the one hand, we have exciting matches and the opportunity to see European and South American giants in one tournament. On the other, we have overworked players , the risk of injury, and... less and less excitement on the pitch because the players are simply exhausted 💤💀

Fans are divided. Some are enjoying the spectacle, while others are saying bluntly: "This isn't football anymore, it's business."