When Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca exploded over a match suspension at the FIFA Club World Cup, you knew things were serious! Maresca literally tore into the rules with his fury because the match against Benfica was halted for a whopping two hours due to “weather conditions” — even though it wasn’t raining! Yes, you read that right. Chelsea was leading 1-0, but the game was stopped, marking the sixth such weather-related suspension in the tournament. Maresca was crystal clear: “This isn’t football! If you have to suspend a match for two hours, then this isn’t the right place to play football.”
This incident casts a dark shadow over the FIFA Club World Cup, which was supposed to be a spectacle and a warm-up for next year’s World Cup in Canada and Mexico. Instead, we’re watching matches that flicker on and off like a bad TV signal, turning football into a game of waiting and frustration.
Maresca isn’t alone in his frustration. Fans and players alike are asking — where’s the limit? How long will we tolerate these interruptions that kill the game’s rhythm and atmosphere? Is FIFA really ready to tackle these issues, or will they keep pushing a tournament plagued by stoppages?
This isn’t just about one match. It’s a wake-up call for the entire football world. If this keeps up, football will lose what makes it special — unpredictability, passion, and nonstop action.
So, what do you think about these delays? Is it time for FIFA to crack down with stricter rules, or should we just get used to football with commercial breaks? Drop a comment, maybe together we’ll find a solution or at least get a good laugh while waiting for the game to resume!
