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Should the player-club relationship terminate when the contract expire?

Due to my understanding most UK football player contract ends at 30 Jun. Does it mean that the player is a free agent (player-club relationship terminate) after 30 Jun when the existing contract expire? Winston (talk) 12:35, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

I'm more ambivalent about this one : there are often cases where clubs renew contracts without fanfare, or let players continue to train whilst technically out of contract. If a club says player had not been retained / offered new contract then I'd say the player is then a free-agent. Spike 'em (talk) 12:45, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

Should wikipedia based on WP:RS? If we strictly follow reliable source then should we say the player-club relationship terminate when the contract expire (unless there are reliable source saying the player belongs to the club, e.g. contract renewal)? Winston (talk) 12:49, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

What I mean is - with the reliable source on hand. The last known information was the last known contract, which is expired. Other than that anything (e.g. player renew contracts without fanfare) without reliable source would seems WP:OR to me. Winston (talk) 12:55, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

The reason I ask because previously I made an edit when Cody Drameh was out of contract with Leeds this summer and there is no reliable source saying the player sign a new contract with the club. Then I made the edit based on the reliable source (which is the expired contract). But then my edits got reverted but without any reliable source saying the player signed a new contract (in hindsight, Drameh didn't sign a contract with Leeds and went to Hull City).

I really think that when a player is out of contract then based on WP:RS the player is still with the club unless there are reliable source saying there is a contract between the player and the team. And also really get annoyed when other editor misunderstand the fact under the reliable source and threaten me from making the right edit. Winston (talk) 05:21, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

Your assumption is that all contracts are readily available to the public with all their details. In such a case I would agree with you that end of contract means for sure the player left unless there is a new contract. However, unfortunately it doesn't work that way and many times contract details aren't released or aren't fully released. Not always is contract length published, there are hidden triggers or extensions we don't know about, or sometimes just signing an extension without telling the public. --SuperJew (talk) 07:19, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

I would not disagree there are some hidden triggers or extensions. But base on the WP:5P2 should we edit wiki based on the known information?

All articles must strive for verifiable accuracy with citations based on reliable sources, especially when the topic is controversial or is about a living person.

If the WP:RS didn't provide any information regarding to extension should we assume there is extension? Or should we assume the contract is expired? Winston (talk) 12:29, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

If Club FC publishes in June 2023 a press release that they've signed Johnny Doe, without disclosing contract length, what are you doing in June 2024? --SuperJew (talk) 14:26, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

I believe it is still best to follow WP:RS - write only based on what is listed under reliable source.

By the way I really can't think of a player without disclosing contract length. I think it would be a sound case with an example. Winston (talk) 01:10, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

Don't know about UK as I don't follow it that closely, but there are plenty in the A-League Men: Bailey O'Neil, Pana Kikianis, Giuseppe Bovalina at Adelaide United, new club Auckland FC barely released any contract lengths in their press releases (luckily due to Voerman we have the info though), Rafael Struick (visa player) and Alex Parsons at Brisbane Roar, Alfie McCalmont (visa player) at Central Coast Mariners, Marin Jakolis at Macarthur FC, Bruno Fornaroli (veteran and former leading goalscorer) at Melbourne Victory. And that's just a few examples. --SuperJew (talk) 01:29, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

Transfermarkt has Alex Parsons's and Alfie McCalmont's contract expiry date. I am not sure if this is accurate. Winston (talk) 03:55, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

Transfermarkt is not considered a reliable source as it's user-generated. --SuperJew (talk) 07:44, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

And that's why I mentioned I am not sure if this is accurate. It is not considered as a reliable source but it doesn't mean it can't be accurate. I think it would not be a good idea just to reference transfermarkt but it would be a good idea to read the information and check the information against other reliable sources. Winston (talk) 08:36, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

@SuperJew I think your question (club FC publishes in June 2023 a press release that they've signed Johnny Doe, without disclosing contract length) doesn't have a conflict with the question (should the player-club relationship terminate when the contract expire). I think it is worth to ask separately so more people would involve in the discussion.

My personal opinion would be it is very likely that the player's contract expiry date would be revealed before the contract expiry (may be month before the contact expiry) so it would be very unlikely that the contract expiry date is not a known information before the actual expiry date. Winston (talk) 04:52, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

Of course it's in conflict. If the club doesn't disclose contract length how do you decide when to update on Wikipedia that the contract expired?

Regarding the second part, firstly your personal opinion doesn't hold much weight in the discussion. Secondly, it's just false. There are many cases where the player leaves without there ever being released information about his contract length or about him leaving even. --SuperJew (talk) 07:48, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

The reason why I think this is not in conflict because my question was not regarding to wiki update. It is a general question to ask when the contract is expired, does the player-club relationship terminate? Your question is about the when there is no expiry date is disclosed, then when should the article being updated? I think this is two separate question and should be discussed in different thread. Winston (talk) 08:29, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

You're in a talk page of Wikipedia discussing editing of pages, not some fan forum asking theoretical questions regarding status of a relationship upon expiry of a contract. --SuperJew (talk) 09:02, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

I think I should say it more clearly. The question is a question that would affect the edit of Wiki. But it doesn't only apply to Wiki edit. Thus I don't think this is not fan forum question.

For example: After the contract is expired (with the known contract end date), should we update the wiki to say the player is a free agent by removing the current club? If the club didn't provide the contract end date then I think it is worth asking the question separately. Winston (talk) 11:15, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

May I answer the second part using an example, Brisbane Roar released several players with the statement. Western United also released several players with the statement too (in addition Steven Lustica's departure on another statement).

Maybe the contract length is not disclosed in A League but it seems to me there are reliable source saying the player is leaving at the end of the season. Winston (talk) 08:58, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

Ok so you've brought examples where the departure of a player has been announced (and in these cases also mentioned if end of contract or mutual termination). That still doesn't mean it's the case for all players. Can you tell me what is the contract status of Melbourne Victory's Christian Siciliano? Or perhaps show me the reliable source stating Oliver Bozanic or Jack Gibson have departed Western Sydney Wanderers (or perhaps they're still playing for them - show me the extension source please)? --SuperJew (talk) 09:06, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

As mentioned we are discussing should player-club relationship terminate when the contract expire (discussing the definition of free agent)? If you would like to discuss regarding to insufficient information then I think it would be best to start a new thread. Winston (talk) 12:53, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

As I told you this isn't a fan forum to discuss hypotheticals, but a talk page for a Wikipedia Project. --SuperJew (talk) 13:35, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

If you have concerns on the question you asked? Then let me open the separate talk for you? I am not the expert on your issue and as I mentioned your issue is a separate issue that worth discussing. Winston (talk) 11:17, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

I brought it as an exmaple in response to the discussion you opened. I had no desire to open it as a separate question at this venue. --SuperJew (talk) 11:35, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

Template:UEFA fifth level leagues

I've just noticed this template on an AfD, but it seems kinda random to me! One fifth level might be a semi-pro, while another is amateur, it's just, random, I honestly don't see the point of this template and I don't believe this kind of grouping makes sense outside of league pyramids, can we just get rid of it? Govvy (talk) 10:18, 25 October 2024 (UTC)

I guess no one had any comment to make about this template, I still don't think it's needed. :/ Govvy (talk) 09:45, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

I would agree that it's not needed. Most countries regionalise by level three so I don't think anything below that is needed as the number of articles you'd be linking to would start to get out of hand and unmanageable. Stevie fae Scotland (talk) 10:08, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

Well then, I sent it to the deletion queue and see what people make of it there. Wikipedia:Templates for discussion/Log/2024 October 28#Template:UEFA fifth level leagues, regards Govvy (talk) 22:13, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

Pako Ayestarán

Hi. Can someone look at this article about a football coach. The infobox and managerial statistics table include his career as an assistant manager at several clubs. I am sure that this is against convention, so I removed them, but User:Glaivebladee (probably the IP who added them originally in May) has reverted me. A second opinion would be helpful. Daemonickangaroo2018 (talk) 13:40, 26 October 2024 (UTC)

Good afternoon mate, this is completely normal and allowed on wikipedia. I'm an avid fan of many assistant managers, as I, too work in the football industry and like to protect their work from vandalisers like you. You can check other managers who have been assistant managers such as Pepijn Lijnders, their assistant experience is allowed. Hoepfully you'll have some respect and leave their pages alone. Glaivebladee (talk) 14:59, 26 October 2024 (UTC)

There’s no need to start throwing insults around. Please remember WP:Civil. Daemonickangaroo2018 (talk) 15:16, 26 October 2024 (UTC)

I agree (as previously in other discussions) to omit assistant roles and just list the head coaching stints. Kante4 (talk) 15:27, 26 October 2024 (UTC)

We 100% don't need assistant roles in the career statistics table. What next, showing games won. lost, drawn, etc while someone was the team physio? -- ChrisTheDude (talk) 16:40, 26 October 2024 (UTC)

Agreed, definitely do not include assistant roles in stats table, and whether to include in the infobox is fact-specific, but generally leaning towards "no". GiantSnowman 11:51, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

Hello everyone, I apologize if my previous comment seemed rude; that wasn’t my intention. I'm here to help resolve this issue respectfully and present a case for including Pako Ayestarán's assistant manager roles in the article.

Pako is more commonly and famously known for his work as an assistant manager, where he earned significant respect in the football community. His contributions alongside Rafael Benítez at Valencia CF and Liverpool F.C. were instrumental in achieving major successes, such as Valencia's La Liga title in 2001–02 and Liverpool's Champions League victory in 2004–05. Multiple sources, including The Guardian and BBC Sport, highlight his role in team preparation and tactical strategies.

Notably, Pako's influence is recognized by some of the players he worked with. In Steven Gerrard's autobiography, he writes, "Pako Ayestarán was our fitness coach and assistant manager. His work behind the scenes was crucial in our preparation, making sure we were fit and ready for the intensity of European nights". Similarly, Jamie Carragher has praised Ayestarán's contributions, stating, "Pako played a massive part in our success. He was more than a fitness coach; he helped with the tactical side too, preparing us perfectly for each game".

There are other examples where assistant manager roles are recognized on Wikipedia, such as Pepijn Lijnders at Liverpool F.C., where his contributions as an assistant are documented due to their relevance to the team's success. Ensuring consistency across similar articles would suggest including information about Pako's assistant manager roles to provide a fair representation of his career.

I propose a compromise: we could briefly mention these roles in the career section or infobox without delving into specific statistics, while still acknowledging the impact of his assistant roles in shaping his career.

Thank you for considering my suggestions, and I hope we can resolve this in a way that fairly reflects Pako Ayestarán's contributions to football." Glaivebladee (talk) 13:24, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

WP:TLDR, WP:OR, WP:POV. GiantSnowman 13:27, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

I've removed the assistant roles from Lijnders's infobox, per consensus. Seasider53 (talk) 12:07, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

I see that the assistant roles were removed from Pepijn Lijnders' infobox, but I believe this doesn't fully acknowledge the contributions of individuals who have played significant roles as assistant managers. Both Pako Ayestarán and Pepijn Lijnders have made substantial impacts in their careers. For example, Lijnders has been credited with helping shape Liverpool's training methodology and tactical approach under Jürgen Klopp, while Pako's work was instrumental to the team's success during their 2004–05 UEFA Champions League victory.

Simply removing these roles doesn't do justice to their influence. Players like Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher have both publicly praised Pako's contributions as an assistant manager, recognizing his role in preparing the team and influencing match strategies. These assistant roles shaped their managerial trajectories and had a noticeable impact on the clubs' achievements.

Rather than removing assistant manager positions entirely, a more nuanced approach would be to recognize them in cases where their influence is well-documented. Glaivebladee (talk) 13:28, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

• This IP address [1] is dedicated to bigging-up Pako Ayestarán, randomly crowbarring his name into the Unai Emery page and claiming that Valencia's improvement under Emery was all Ayestarán's work [2]. This edit to Maccabi Tel Aviv is not even trying to be neutral [3]. There's WP:AGF, and there's being taken advantage of. Do we really believe two people are editing solely about one random assistant, and do we really believe they're doing it to help readers learn? Unknown Temptation (talk) 16:29, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

• Blocked as a proxy. Black Kite (talk) 19:07, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

References

1981–82 Tottenham Hotspur F.C. season

I was doing a couple of updates to the article, but why is the notes getting sucked into the league template notes and not displaying in the notelist above the references?? Govvy (talk) 11:43, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

Fixed. Kante4 (talk) 11:46, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

Oh! okay.. still, was curious why notes in an article would get sucked into a template notes. Cheers. Govvy (talk) 11:48, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

The material transluded from 1981–82_Football_League invokes Module:Sports table which calls the template {{notelist}} which then lists all the notes defined on the page at that point. So it groups notes from the page and those from the table. Using a different group for the notes avoids this.  —  Jts1882 | talk  13:53, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

"Caretaker management jobs aren't included infobox per consesus"

So claims Buttons0603 [4]. Am I right in saying that there has never been any such consensus? EchetusXe 15:06, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

That's the first time i hear that and i disagree. If you are the head coach/manager of a team it goes into the infobox. Kante4 (talk) 15:09, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

Fully agree - we should include caretaker manager roles in the infobox (and associated manager navbox). GiantSnowman 15:30, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

I vaguely remember there was a discussion, but it was about temporary managers, not caretaker ones; for example someone who unofficially takes charge of the team for a few games if a manager is indisposed (a good example - Bristol City in the last few weeks with Liam Manning absent due to the tragic death of his son). I agree those shouldn't be included, but officially appointed caretaker managers (i.e. where there is no manager because they have resigned or been sacked) should be. Black Kite (talk) 15:36, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

I think there's some common sense and "I know it when I see it" when it comes to temporary managers. Phil Thompson was twice Premier League Manager of the Month in a five-month spell when Gérard Houllier was sidelined following heart surgery. He managed two more Liverpool games in an emergency than Roy Hodgson did under contract. Interestingly I came to the page to ask for clarification about Sébastien Bichard who was the stand-in manager of Kosovo when the permament manager was suffering from COVID. Unknown Temptation (talk) 16:21, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

All good points - hence why Buttons' mass removing caretaker roles citing a non-existent consensus was disruptive. I have reverted. GiantSnowman 16:28, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

You were the one that stated this consensus in the first place? [5] Buttons0603 (talk) 18:57, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

Assistant roles are not the same as caretaker roles! GiantSnowman 19:04, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

I should have remembered that, considering I was in the away end at Anfield when Thompson first took over! Yes, clearly extended stints like that should be included. Black Kite (talk) 14:34, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

This editor is now restoring assistant roles and describing removing them as "vandalism" - assistance please? GiantSnowman 19:03, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

I don't get the reason we are against Assistant roles. I think it's of great use to the reader to show a manager's progression. Especially since manager articles aren't the most updated articles (particular the ones not at top clubs/leagues) so those assistant roles might be entirely missing from the prose. Why was this guy out of the game for 5 years....Oh he wasn't, he was just an assistant. RedPatch (talk) 14:42, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

If those assistant roles are listed in the infobox, but aren’t backed up with information and sources written into the body of the article, they shouldn’t be there. Infoboxes are almost always unsourced and rely on being backed up by the rest of the article. The push should be for expanding the body of the article, not the infobox. Sunny☀️Tango (talk • edits) 16:39, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

Exactly, just an assistant. The gap in roles would imply they are a pretty terrible manager or don’t want to be a manager. No additional detail required. Seasider53 (talk) 18:59, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

If we include assistant roles, we'll need to include coaching, scouting, ambassadorial... it's too much. GiantSnowman 19:03, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

Don McAllister

Don McAllister was probably the WP:COMMONNAME, but I've seen when titles go, that Goodwin titles him Donald McAllister, and old short bio archives title him Donald McAllister and then switch to Don McAllister when starting the prose. So, should it stay as Don McAllister or be retitled? Govvy (talk) 09:44, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

'Don' seems fine. GiantSnowman 18:46, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

Talk:2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Island92 has started a discussion at Talk:2025 FIFA Club World Cup#Inter Miami CF about whether we should refer to Inter Miami as a CONCACAF team when listing the teams that will participate in the tournament (I hesitate to say "the teams that have qualified" since Inter Miami haven't qualified, they were just selected by the host nation as their representatives). Only a select few people were pinged about this discussion when it was started, but given that this has implications not just for that article but all others about the FIFA World Cup, European Championship, etc, I think it warrants the wider community being alerted. Please give your opinions at the link above, not here. – PeeJay 16:25, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

EFL Cup medals at Trent Alexander-Arnold

There's been a long slow edit war at Trent Alexander-Arnold over whether or not the 2023–24 EFL Cup can be included in his list of awards. He played in other games, but was not in the matchday squad for the final and there's no specific source we have that says he won a medal. Because the club lists the award, it's often added to the page. I have generally removed it per Talk:Trent_Alexander-Arnold#2023-24_EFL_Cup_win and User_talk:Mattythewhite/Archive_55#Trent on @Mattythewhite's talk, but I'd like to get clear consensus on this, because it's a pretty stupid edit war to be constantly having. Alyo (chat·edits) 12:53, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

If the club lists it, is that not an indication that they gave him a medal.....? -- ChrisTheDude (talk) 12:56, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

@ChrisTheDude clubs are obviously incentivized to list as many honors as possible, regardless of whether the player actually has a medal or not (see also the Harvey Elliot example here or the Messi example below). If we decide that having a medal is the bar for inclusion of the achievement, then I don't see that we can use the club's statement as the final determination. Alyo (chat·edits) 14:42, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

This is akin to Lionel Messi and 2005 Supercopa de España, isn't it? We don't credit him with that even if Barca do. Black Kite (talk) 13:24, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

I'd say this is a different scenario. Messi wasn't involved in either of the matches in the 2005 Supercopa, whereas Alexander-Arnold was very involved in the matches leading up to the final of the EFL Cup last season. – PeeJay 23:53, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

Are there a list of guidelines that the EFL lists for determining who receives a medal? For the league, we don’t only list those who were in the matchday squad when the title was won. Sunny☀️Tango (t • c) 15:46, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

The winning club is given a fixed number of medals to distribute as they see fit, and that's as much as is specified -- ChrisTheDude (talk) 15:54, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

From the official competition rules In addition to the Cup, the Management Committee shall present thirty souvenirs to the winning Club in the Final Tie; and thirty souvenirs to the losing Club in the Final Tie. Additional souvenirs may be presented with the consent of the Management Committee but shall be at the cost of the requesting Club. There's literally nothing to specify who the winning club can or must give them to (technically there's nothing requiring them to actually give a medal to every player who played in the final!) -- ChrisTheDude (talk) 15:57, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

Soccerway [6] lists it as one of his trophies.--Egghead06 (talk) 16:28, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

He played in the tournament and the club lists it, so I think its right to include it. Would you remove an honour from a player who plays in the World Cup and gets injured in the semi-final, so doesn't appear in the matchday squad for the World Cup Final due to injury? It's not any different. RedPatch (talk) 18:38, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

I don't think there's any reason to assume that Soccerway is a reliable source in this context. Alyo (chat·edits) 18:50, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

So sometimes Soccerway is a reliable source and sometimes it isn’t?--Egghead06 (talk) 13:00, 1 November 2024 (UTC)

Soccerway is a database owned by an AI sports data company. I don't consider them reliable for anything other than basic numbers, no. Assuming the question here something non-numerical here, like "does the player have a medal" (realizing that consensus below is leaning against that), there's no reason to believe that Soccerway knows any more than you or me. Alyo (chat·edits) 15:26, 1 November 2024 (UTC)

What Chris said above, about the thirty souvenirs (medals) is correct, however there are some qualifiers on the football players that can receive them. A footballer player needs to be fully registered to play and have a least been registered in one match day squad in the competition run. Otherwise the souvenir (medal) will goto a staff member. Govvy (talk) 09:25, 1 November 2024 (UTC)

If he played in the competition in earlier rounds the honour should be listed. Kante4 (talk) 09:46, 1 November 2024 (UTC)

Agreed. The medals are a red herring. If a player was registered for the competition, that's a good indication, but if they played in the competition's earlier rounds, that's the smoking gun that tells you they should be credited with the honour. – PeeJay 11:51, 1 November 2024 (UTC)

Agree. If it’s a one-off game like the Community Shield or the Super Cup then fine. But if the player has played in prior rounds of the competition but wasn’t on the pitch when it was won they should still be credited. Same as something like the Champions League. REDMAN 2019 (talk) 12:13, 1 November 2024 (UTC)

Is this stated somewhere in the tournament rules:A footballer player needs to be fully registered to play and have a least been registered in one match day squad in the competition run.

If so, then we have evidence that TAA is eligible for a medal and from the club that he has actually received one. I'd include it as one of his honours in this case. Spike 'em (talk) 12:47, 1 November 2024 (UTC)

Fair enough, thanks all. Alyo (chat·edits) 15:28, 1 November 2024 (UTC)

Help reference football articles in the WikiProject Unreferenced Articles #NOV24 Backlog Drive

Hi WikiProject Football, I’d like to invite anyone interested to join the WikiProject Unreferenced Articles #NOV24 Backlog Drive. Many football-related articles are currently tagged as unreferenced, and this drive is a great chance to help improve them. You can see the list of unreferenced football articles here. The drive runs through November, and any help adding reliable sources is welcome—whether you add one source or tackle several articles. Thanks! Turtlecrown (talk) 13:11, 2 November 2024 (UTC)

2025 FIFA Club World Cup, again

Sorry to revive this discussion once more, but I think the situation has changed since the last time the topic was brought up.

It has become quite clear that the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will be the first, inaugural edition of a new, quadrennial competition. Meanwhile, per page 10 of this document, FIFA recognises the FIFA Intercontinental Cup (to determine the annual club world champions) as a continuation of the FIFA Club World Cup played from 2000 to 2023. It appears the FIFA Intercontinental Cup will use the same trophy as the Club World Cup until 2023 [7], while there will be a new trophy created for the 2025 tournament [8]. If Real Madrid win the 2024 Intercontinental Cup, FIFA will recognise it as their 6th title, while victory in the 2025 Club World Cup would be recognised as Madrid's 1st title.

Below I have compiled a list of primary and secondary sources that indicate the 2025 Club World Cup will be a new tournament. I understand that in previous discussions, some editors were concerned with there not being enough secondary sources identifying the 2025 tournament as a new competition. However, I also think it should be noted that as a governing body, it is worth giving some weight to how FIFA recognise the history/continuation of their competitions. For example, when FIFA recognised the winners of the European/South American Cup as world champions in 2017, we did not wait until secondary sources consistently recognised these clubs as such, but we immediately updated our articles to follow the official decision. Therefore, I think it would be appropriate to maintain the correct continuity of these tournaments, as officially recognised by FIFA.

Sources

Primary sources on the new FIFA Club World Cup The competition’s official name will be Mundial de Clubes FIFA and will feature clubs from each of the six confederations... The first edition of the tournament will take place from 15 June to 13 July 2025. [9] FIFA has unveiled the emblem for the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup™, the most inclusive competition in the history of club football, as the countdown to the first edition in the United States next year continues. [10] New tournament will be played for the first time in 2025 [11] The FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ - the new prime club competition organised by FIFA - will take place in June and July 2025... [12] The inaugural edition of the FIFA Club World Cup will signal the start of a new era in club football history with a brand-new trophy... [13] ... ahead of the new FIFA Club World Cup™, which debuts in 2025 and will be held every four years. [14] Primary sources on the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Evolution of FIFA’s annual global club competition: Since it was first launched – as the FIFA Club World Championship in 2000 – the FIFA Intercontinental Cup has evolved to become the premier annual tournament in global club football, with the winners of the final match holding the crown of world champions for the next calendar year. The first edition of the then FIFA Club World Championship took place in Brazil and featured eight teams from six confederations. The tournament ran in parallel with the Intercontinental Cup, which had been contested by the champions of CONMEBOL and UEFA since 1960... After a pause between 2001 and 2004, when the Intercontinental Cup was played, it returned in 2005 as the FIFA Club World Cup and continued to grow in reach, stature and reputation, as the best of the best from every continent competed on the global stage. In 2024, the tournament entered a new phase of evolution with the establishment of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, with winners from each of the six confederations given the chance to compete on the global stage on an annual basis. [15] The Bureau of the Council has unanimously taken a number of key decisions in relation to the FIFA Intercontinental Cup™, FIFA’s annual club tournament, which will have an exciting new format with stand-alone intercontinental competitions [16] Each Participating Club acknowledges that the Competition is a continuation of FIFA’s annual club competition (formerly known as the FIFA Club World Cup™) in line with FIFA’s objective and efforts to reformat this competition, which will be renamed as the FIFA Intercontinental Cup™ from 2024 onwards. [17] (Referring to Al Ahly's participation in the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup) Egyptian club Al Ahly... will be appearing at their tenth edition of the competition. However, they will now have a chance to play a FIFA match on home soil thanks to the revamped format, with all their previous outings in the tournament having come in other countries. [18] Reliable secondary sources on the new FIFA Club World Cup ESPN: FIFA's inaugural Club World Cup will be staged in the United States and is scheduled to run from June 15 to July 13, 2025. [19] The Athletic: FIFA has confirmed the 12 stadiums that will stage the inaugural Club World Cup in the United States next summer. [20] Diario AS: To date, we know that the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup will be staged in the USA running from 15 June-13 July in 2025 [21] Associated Press: The inaugural men’s edition will have 12 European teams and six from South America. [22] Sports Illustrated: Teams from AFC, CAF, Concacaf, OFC and UEFA will touch down in the United States and compete in the inaugural edition of the tournament next summer. [23] The Guardian: The process has been complicated by Fifa’s decision to select a range of different stadium sizes, as the 32 teams who have qualified for the first Club World Cup will attract significantly different fanbases. Goal: The brand-new Club World Cup is just nine months away, but no one seems to know how, exactly, it will all go ahead. [24] Sky Sports: Liverpool and Manchester United have been locked out of playing in FIFA's new Club World Cup which will be held for the first time in the summer of 2025. [25] FIFA has set aside 15 June to 13 July in 2025 for the inaugural edition of a 32-club men's tournament in the United States, sources say. [26] The Independent: Some clubs that have qualified for the new Club World Cup next summer have pushed for Fifa... [27] Reuters: The new tournament from soccer's world governing body, featuring 12 European clubs... [28]

Therefore, I have the following questions:

1. Should the FIFA Club World Cup from 2025 be recognised on Wikipedia as a new tournament, with a separate article created for this competition?
2. If so, should the Club World Cup from 2000 to 2023 be combined into the same article as the FIFA Intercontinental Cup (played from 2024)? Or should the articles be kept separate?

I would appreciate any input. Thanks, S.A. Julio (talk) 16:00, 2 November 2024 (UTC)