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FIFA Club World Cup: Manchester City and Chelsea appealed to the Premier League to delay their opening games of the 2025/26 season, which was denied due to heavy fixture congestion given both sides will be participating in the revamped FIFA Club World Cup.

The final of the 32 team event will take place on July 13, 2025, less than a month before the expected start to the PL Season, further adding to an already congested schedule for top European clubs. Guardiola confirmed their ongoing talks with the PL officials on Friday and suggested the League will ‘absolutely not’ say yes to the reigning champions.