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The 75th FIFA Congress took place in Asunción, Paraguay on 15 May 2025, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino outlining the groundbreaking impact the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will have on football across the world.

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FIFA President highlights impact of groundbreaking FIFA Club World Cup™ at 75th FIFA Congress

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FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger told the 75th FIFA Congress in Paraguay FIFA’s drive to develop young players is “unstoppable” and that “we want everybody on board” with the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS).

Talent development drive is “unstoppable” Arsène Wenger tells 75th FIFA Congress

FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger speaks during the 75th FIFA Congress

The final club to qualify for the highly anticipated FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ will be determined on Saturday, 31 May, when US side Los Angeles Football Club and Mexican powerhouse Club América go head-to-head in a high-stakes play-in match at BMO Stadium.

Heavyweights LAFC and Club América to clash in Los Angeles on 31 May for final FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ berth

Concacaf giants LAFC and Club América to clash in Los Angeles on 31 May for final FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ berth

Pierluigi Collina, Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, has appealed to FIFA Member Associations (MAs) to do everything they can to stop violence against referees, particularly those at grassroots level, saying "enough is enough".

Pierluigi Collina appeals to FIFA Congress to help stop violence against referees

Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee Pierluigi Collina speaks at the 75th FIFA Congress

FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis urged the 75th FIFA Congress in Paraguay to “create opportunities and unlock dreams for young footballers all over the world” to keep the women’s game growing rapidly.

“Unlock dreams” for young women footballers, FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis tells 75th FIFA Congress

FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis speaks during the 75th FIFA Congress

United States great and FIFA Legend Landon Donovan has predicted that the fast-approaching first-ever 32-team FIFA Club World Cup™ – united with next year’s FIFA World Cup™ – will open the eyes of “millions of new fans” in North America.

FIFA President highlights impact of groundbreaking FIFA Club World Cup™ at 75th FIFA Congress

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