Severe Weather Threatens Club World Cup Match
In Orlando, the match between Manchester City and Al Hilal in the Club World Cup may be affected by impending severe weather conditions. The forecast predicts thunderstorms for Monday evening, casting uncertainty over the scheduled 9 p.m. ET kickoff at the Camping World Stadium.
Previous Weather Delays
Recently, Chelsea’s encounter in the round-of-16 against Benfica experienced significant delays due to similar weather, stretching over four hours. This left their manager, Enzo Maresca, frustrated and labeling the situation as “a joke.”
FIFA’s Weather Protocols
FIFA has already seen six matches at the Club World Cup postponed because of adverse weather. U.S. safety regulations dictate that if thunderstorms are detected within an eight-mile radius of the venue, both players and spectators must be evacuated to safety.
Manager’s Lighthearted Take
City’s manager Pep Guardiola addressed the predicament during a press conference Sunday, showing a lighthearted approach to the daunting weather forecasts. He humorously remarked about his inability to influence the forces of nature, noting,
“I am an extraordinary manager but to control lightning and thunder, still I am not good enough, I am sorry.”
Guardiola expressed his desire for the match to proceed smoothly but emphasized that controllable factors, such as the weather, are beyond his influence.
Fans Hope for Clear Skies
As anticipation builds for the match against the Saudi team, fans are left to hope for improved weather conditions to ensure an uninterrupted experience.
