In a shocking revelation, Real Madrid’s legendary coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has declared that the Spanish giants will not participate in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.
According to him, this is due to a dispute over the tournament’s financial compensation.
In his words, Ancelotti said FIFA’s offer of €20 million for the entire competition is a paltry sum, considering a single Real Madrid match is worth the same amount. He made the statement in an exclusive interview with Italian newspaper Il Giornale.
“We will reject the invitation, and other clubs will do the same,” Ancelotti asserted, hinting at a potential boycott from other top clubs.
This bombshell announcement has sent shockwaves through the football world, casting doubt on the future of the Club World Cup.