国际足联在美国推出扩大的俱乐部世界杯, 包括32支球队和10亿美元的奖金,
FIFA launches expanded Club World Cup in the U.S., featuring 32 teams and a $1 billion prize, amid criticism.
目前由32支球队组成的国际足联俱乐部世界杯已在美国发起,下个月将有63场比赛。
The FIFA Club World Cup, now featuring 32 teams, has launched in the U.S., with 63 games set to be played over the next month.
经过修改的锦标赛提供了10亿美元的奖金,获胜者获奖最多可达1.25亿美元。
The revamped tournament offers a $1 billion prize pot, with the winner set to receive up to $125 million.
尽管有雄心勃勃的计划要建立一个更加全球性的俱乐部竞赛,但这次活动因增加了球员拥挤的日程表而遭到批评,而且售票速度缓慢。
Despite ambitious plans to create a more global club competition, the event has faced criticism for adding to players' congested schedules and has seen slow ticket sales.
国际足联主席Gianni Infantino仍乐观地表示,
FIFA President Gianni Infantino remains optimistic about its potential to grow soccer's global appeal.