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[QUOTE="IthacaMatt, post: 5440112, member: 405"]
In 12 days, we will kick off the first "new era" Club World Cup.  To be honest, the old format was an afterthought for most European clubs, but an opportunity for South American club teams to gain some respect.

This new format is like a mini World Cup, with group stages of 3 games each, and then knock out rounds.
Now, the only problem is that teams have played so many games already.

Will they put forward good squads, young academy players, guys to put in the shop window?  FIFA is trying to encourage teams to put forward good competitive squads by offering a lot of prize money.  But players are tired, and haven't had time off in forever.

Why watch?

If you like MLS, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Miami are in the tournament.  So are the Seattle Sounders. 
Legendary South American clubs are plentiful - Fluminense, Boca Juniors, River Plate and Flamengo.

From Europe:  Chelsea, Man City, Inter, Dortmund, Bayern, Porto and Juventus.  
Plus a bunch of teams from around the world.

Should be a really fun tournament.
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