FIFA have already sent Chelsea clear Palmer warning ahead of Club World CupFIFA mandates Chelsea and Manchester City to play their strongest squads in the upcoming Club World Cup in the United States. This decision, amid protests from European clubs over player welfare, follows their Champions League victories in the last four years. Despite hopes to field weaker teams, FIFA insists on full-strength line-ups, offering a transfer window from June 1 for reinforcements. The enforcement of this rule remains unclear. The tournament, now featuring 32 global clubs, could extend the Premier League season for these teams until mid-July.
