David James criticizes FIFA's expansion of the Club World Cup to 32 teams, claiming it compromises player fitness and exacerbates fixture congestion. The tournament, starting next month, has drawn scrutiny for featuring teams that lack a world ranking suitable for competition against elite clubs. James highlights the corporate greed driving the expansion, arguing the previous format was adequate and less taxing on players. He expresses concern that the pressures of such tournaments could sideline the world's best players, suggesting major clubs might benefit from opting out in favor of fielding younger squads.
If I were Manchester City, I would declare my entire first team injured and send the youth team to the Club World Cup; it's a joke.
You've got the best players and the best teams in the world complaining about too many games, then you introduce this tournament.
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