Football season never ends: The Premier League is booming, but its clubs are feeling the strain

The expanded Club World Cup signals a potential shift in football's landscape, squeezing domestic leagues. Premier League grapples with FIFA's growing influence and expanded global tournaments, threatening the traditional structure of 20-team leagues. With fixture congestion worsening and player exhaustion rising, the Premier League is challenging FIFA's expansion, fearing the erosion of domestic football's importance.