What is the difference between the Club World Cup and the World Cup

The 1/8 finals of the Club World Cup have all ended, and the top 8 teams have been confirmed, marking the end of this largest club event in football history. Looking back at the 56 games, although there are highlights, it is more embarrassing.

fans have relatively low interest in the Club World Cup, and the attendance rate in most games is disappointing, especially in the showdown between non-European and South American teams, with the number of spectators not even enough to fill the seats. The players in the

also lack enthusiasm for this event. For example, the performance of Manchester City and Juventus. Manchester City won the top spot in the group stage and advanced, but Riyadh Crescent, who lost to Saudi Arabia in the 1/8 final, has emerged the biggest upset in the game so far. Juventus lost to Real Madrid 0-1 and failed to advance. The players may have received considerable bonuses due to the exhaustion of the season and are unwilling to continue fighting. They hope to end the holiday as soon as possible and prepare for next season.

Some people may ask, why do players do not complain about fatigue or perform negatively after the World Cup? This problem can be explained by the essential differences in the position of the two events in the minds of players.

First of all, the difference between national honors and club honors. The World Cup plays on behalf of the country, while the Club World Cup plays on behalf of the club. Players who perform well in the World Cup will be regarded as national heroes, while those who perform well in the Club World Cup will only receive limited recognition. Therefore, there is a clear difference in the sense of honor and presence.

followed by the differences in the history and recognition of the two events. The World Cup has a history of nearly a hundred years and is the most recognized and paid attention to football event, with a high championship status. The performance of the World Cup often affects the player's position in the football world. In contrast, the Club World Cup has a lower presence and recognition, which is more like the icing on the cake for players and does not determine whether their career success or not.

Although FIFA's original intention of creating the Club World Cup is worthy of recognition, due to various factors, the Club World Cup cannot reach the popularity of the World Cup and the competitive level of the Champions League. It mainly provides a platform that gives different intercontinental teams the opportunity to compete with European and South American giants. Therefore, there are many criticisms and complaints about the Club World Cup, and they are even called "small ribs" events by some football celebrities.