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Chelsea advanced to the Club World Cup quarterfinals after a 4-1 extra-time win over Benfica, but the match was delayed nearly two hours due to severe weather in Charlotte, USA. Benfica's manager, Enzo Maresca, criticized the US's suitability to host the tournament, citing multiple weather-related suspensions. He argued the lengthy interruption disrupted the game's flow and negatively impacted his team's performance. Maresca expressed concerns about the frequency of suspensions, questioning the readiness of US venues to host major international competitions a year before the men's World Cup.

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