I know the Club World Cup has got bad press in the past, but I do think it is a tournament which plays a very important role. Not to mention the fact that European clubs have not had it all their own way!
Here are a couple of good pieces looking at the 2009 edition in the UAE which is upon us:
Solid win 2-1 for Barca in the final, though the winning goal didn't come until the second extra period was played. Estudiantes did well to go into the break with a 1-0 lead, but just couldn't hold on forever.