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Gulf in quality as Bayern Munich claim record Club World Cup win

FIFA Club World Cup brings economic boom across the nation
  • Bayern Munich defeated Auckland City 10-0 in the Club World Cup, setting a new record for the competition's largest victory.
  • Jamal Musiala scored a second-half hat-trick after coming off the bench, contributing to Bayern's dominant performance against the amateur side.
  • Auckland City, the only non-professional team in the 32-team tournament, faced a significant disparity in squad value, with Bayern's estimated at £770m compared to Auckland's £1.2m.
  • Despite winning multiple Oceania Champions League titles, Auckland City's players had to take annual leave to participate in the Club World Cup due to their amateur status.
  • Auckland City's participation in the Club World Cup will cost the club more than it makes in a year, but they will be compensated with prize money.
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