FIFA Club World Cup: Chelsea kick off campaign in Atlanta to empty seats

Chelsea's opening match at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup against Los Angeles FC on Monday was played in front of thousands of empty seats at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The game, which kicked off on a working weekday, highlighted ongoing concerns about ticket sales for the newly expanded tou

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Anthony Nlebem

Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.