Barcelona striker Rafinia previously criticized the Club World Cup for shortening the players' holidays, and Brazilian legend Melo refuted this.
Merlo first said: "I respect Rafinia's ideas, but my ideas are different from him. I am always happy to be able to participate in the Club World Cup, which is the club's World Cup. I feel sure that if Rafinia is called to participate in the World Cup next summer, he will never say that again."
Merlo continued: "I think the Club World Cup is important to everyone: fans, players, clubs. Because the club can make a lot of money, right? This is very important. Therefore, I don't understand those who criticize the Club World Cup. You must know that 5-10 years ago, we had the Federation Cup match, but no one complained at that time."
Merlo emphasized: "I have participated in the World for the national team. The Cup and the Federation Cup, I have also participated in the Club World Cup twice. For me, it was the greatest joy. My thought at the time was, 'Although I lost my holiday, there was an extra 10 days to rest after the game, and I could enjoy the holiday later. It was a game, not a training.' This is a world-class event, man, the whole world is paying attention to this event."
Finally, Melo said: "I am very happy to be in such a game, and I am qualified to say that because I have experienced it. I often go back to Brazil from Juventus and Fiorentina to participate in the national team qualifiers, without any rest. But I am very happy to serve my national team and be able to represent my country in the World Cup. It is always an honor."
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