Niko Kovač: "South American clubs have a great advantage at the Club World Cup — they are used to playing in the heat" (June 21, 2025)

Niko Kovač: "South American clubs have a great advantage at the Club World Cup — they are used to playing in the heat"

https://dynamo.kiev.ua/en/news/679955-niko-kova-south-american-clubs-have-a-great-advantage-at-the-club-world-cup-they-are-used-to-playing-in-the-heat 2025-06-21 21:25 The head coach of Borussia Dortmund, Niko Kovač, commented on the conditions of the club world ... Niko Kovač: "South American clubs have a great advantage at the Club World Cup — they are used to playing in the heat"

21.06.2025, 21:25

The head coach of Borussia Dortmund, Niko Kovač, commented on the conditions of the club world championship.

Niko Kovač, Getty Images

"South American clubs have a great advantage at the club world championship due to the heat. In the shade, it’s 32 degrees. So imagine that you have to add another 5 degrees in the open sun. It’s very difficult, especially for Europeans. This is not an excuse, just an explanation. It’s easier for South American clubs because they are used to such temperatures," Kovač is quoted by Kicker.

№	Team	M	Pts
1	Arsenal	32	70
2	Manchester City	31	64
3	Aston Villa	32	55
4	Manchester United	32	55
5	Liverpool	32	52
6	Chelsea	32	48
7	Brentford	33	48
8	Everton	32	47
9	Brighton	32	46
10	Sunderland	32	46
11	Fulham	33	45
12	Bournemouth	32	45
13	Newcastle	32	42
14	Crystal Palace	31	42
15	Leeds	32	36
16	Nottingham Forest	32	33
17	West Ham	32	32
18	Tottenham	32	30
19	Burnley	32	20
20	Wolves	32	17

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