👴 Could the Over 35s World Cup really be football’s next big tournament?

A new competition for older players is just one part of a wider trend in football!

There will be a different sort of World Cup this summer - one that allows fans to rewind the clock and revisit past generations.

This World Cup will be for players age 35 and over. Squeezed between the Champions League final and the start of Euro 2024, the inaugural tournament will be hosted by England this summer with the final set to be played at St James’ Park.

Speculation is already swirling over who could feature. Ronaldinho would certainly be a draw. Thierry Henry has been mentioned as a potential participant, as has Rio Ferdinand.

One could write off the Over 35s World Cup as a gimmick, but its creation reflects a wider trend within football. More experimentation is happening as the sport’s landscape changes.

What might the Over 35s World Cup lead to?