FIFA set to postpone Club World Cup

FIFA are set to postpone the Club World Cup until next year.

Chelsea were due to play in the mini tournament from December 9 to 19 as the reigning Champions League winners.

Japan have had to withdraw as hosts over safety concerns because of the state of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

FIFA will make a decision on an alternate host at their next Council meeting on October 20.

It is likely to be switched until early 2022.