Chelsea's coach, Enzo Maresca, has criticized FIFA for hosting the Club World Cup in the United States, citing weather-related disruptions. Saturday's match against Benfica was delayed for two hours due to lightning, ultimately lasting nearly five hours. Maresca questioned the suitability of the U.S. as a venue, pointing to extreme heat and multiple weather delays.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has voiced strong criticism over FIFA's selection of the United States to host the Club World Cup. His comments came after his team's match against Benfica was halted by a two-hour weather delay for lightning, extending the total game time to nearly five hours on Saturday.