The list of the top 32 teams for the 2025 World Club Cup has been finalized with Botafogo's victory in the Copa Libertadores final. Among them, the most anticipated by Chinese football fans is Zhou Tong, a 34-year-old Chinese veteran playing for Auckland City, who will be the only Chinese player in the competition and has the potential to compete against Messi, which undoubtedly fills many Chinese fans with excitement for this grand football event. Looking at the list of 32 teams, the European region shines brightly with 14 participating teams, including Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester City, winners of the past three UEFA Champions League titles, as well as traditional giants such as Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Milan. These teams boast some of the world's top football stars, and their clashes have always been a highlight of the World Club Cup. Their participation is sure to deliver a series of spectacular matches for fans. Four Asian teams have qualified for the competition: Al-Hilal Riyadh, Urawa Red Diamonds, Ulsan HD, and Al Ain. Although no Chinese Super League teams made it, these four teams have performed well in the AFC Champions League and are competitive. They will represent Asian football on the World Club Cup stage, competing against teams from other continents. Four African teams - Wydad, Zamalek, Espérance de Tunis, and Mamelodi Sundowns - secured their spots in the World Club Cup through their excellent performances in the CAF Champions League. The CONCACAF region has five teams in the mix: Monterrey, Seattle Sounders, León, Pachuca, and Miami International,…