Club World Cup

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Club World Cup

Chelsea Block PSG's Historic Quest for Glory

Paris Saint-Germain are aiming to make another stride toward making history as they prepare to meet Chelsea in Sunday night's Club World Cup final. The reigning European champions are positioned to become the inaugural team to achieve the 'septet'—capturing seven trophies within a single calendar

PSG

Chelsea and PSG Set for Epic Club World Cup Final Showdown - Team Predictions and Starting XI Revealed

The inaugural 32-team Club World Cup reaches its climax on Sunday night, with Chelsea facing UEFA Champions League champions Paris Saint-Germain in the championship match. The Blues demonstrated their superiority against tournament dark horses Fluminense in their semifinal encounter on Tuesday, with João Pedro netting twice in a commanding 2–

FIFA

Ranking the Most Thrilling FIFA Club World Cup Finals Ever Played

FIFA established the Club World Cup at the dawn of the 21st century with the goal of crowning a worldwide club football champion. The Intercontinental Cup had existed since 1960, but participation was limited to European and South American clubs. FIFA envisioned something more comprehensive. Initially launched as an eight-team

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Real Madrid Suffers Historic Defeat as PSG Demolition Sets Unwanted 2024-25 Season Record

Real Madrid's heavy 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semifinal resulted in Los Blancos equaling their institutional record for most goals allowed in a single campaign. Defensive vulnerabilities became a major discussion point throughout Carlo Ancelotti's concluding season as head coach, and

Raúl Asencio

Real Madrid Star Issues Heartfelt Apology After Disappointing Club World Cup Performance

Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio has admitted that his performances during the Club World Cup this summer were below the required standard. Xabi Alonso's team faced a severe defensive crisis while competing in the United States. Key defenders Antonio Rüdiger, David Alaba, and Éder Militão all sustained injuries

PSG

Caicedo's Fitness Status Could Be Game-Changer as Chelsea Face PSG Showdown

Chelsea has enjoyed an exceptionally fruitful summer campaign so far, but they must now conquer their most challenging obstacle to secure Club World Cup triumph this Sunday. A dazzling Paris Saint-Germain squad awaits the Blues at MetLife Stadium, with both teams gearing up for their first direct confrontation since 2016.

Club World Cup

PSG Set to Field Same Dominant XI That Crushed Chelsea in Semifinal Showdown

Regardless of how Sunday's championship match unfolds, there's absolutely no way you can describe this Paris Saint-Germain squad as anything other than the world's finest. Their systematic destruction of Europe's elite clubs this summer has provided additional proof of their excellence, and

Chelsea

Chelsea vs PSG: Four Crucial Matchups Set to Determine Club World Cup Champions

The anticipated European supremacy in the revamped Club World Cup didn't materialize as expected, yet the tournament's grand finale will feature two UEFA representatives. Sunday's showdown pits the Champions League victors against the Conference League champions, as Paris Saint-Germain faces Chelsea at MetLife Stadium.

PSG

Chelsea and PSG Stars Unite: Dream Team for Club World Cup Final Showdown

After capturing major European honors during the 2024–25 season, both Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are now positioned to achieve global championship glory. PSG claimed their inaugural Champions League crown in May, while Chelsea had previously lifted the Europa Conference League trophy, marking a promising debut campaign under manager Enzo

PSG

Chelsea and PSG's Epic Battle History Revealed Before Club World Cup Final Showdown

Both Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain have experienced remarkable rises throughout the 21st century thanks to significant financial backing, resulting in several captivating encounters between these two clubs on the football field. The Champions League has served as the venue for numerous previous clashes, featuring matchups across three consecutive seasons during

Chelsea

Chelsea Midfielder Set for Shock Exit After Just Five Months at Stamford Bridge

Mathis Amougou is set to move to Chelsea's affiliated club Strasbourg on a permanent transfer, despite having only joined the Blues just months ago in February. The 19-year-old midfielder arrived at Chelsea from Saint-Étienne in a deal worth around £12.5 million but managed only two first-team appearances

Klopp

Arsene Wenger Fires Sharp Response at Jurgen Klopp's Club World Cup Attack

Arsène Wenger has dismissed Jürgen Klopp's assertion that the restructured FIFA Club World Cup represents the "most terrible concept imaginable," maintaining that football clubs are eager to participate in the redesigned competition. The former Liverpool boss Klopp has been vocal in his criticism of the expanded

Club World Cup

Real Madrid's Club World Cup Heroes and Villains: Garcia Steals the Show While Rodrygo Struggles

Real Madrid's journey at this summer's FIFA Club World Cup featured a mix of impressive and disappointing individual displays. Following Xabi Alonso's appointment as Real Madrid's new head coach just under three weeks prior, the La Liga second-place finishers traveled to America

Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso's Four Brutal Lessons from Real Madrid's Crushing PSG Humiliation

Questionable tactical choices from Xabi Alonso, defensive frailties and an ineffective offensive display all played a role in Real Madrid's crushing 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain. With qualification for the FIFA Club World Cup at stake, Real Madrid delivered their most disappointing showing under Alonso's management.

Xabi Alonso

Luis Enrique Delivers Shocking Verdict on Xabi Alonso While Making Desperate Appeal to Real Madrid

Luis Enrique defended Xabi Alonso following Paris Saint-Germain's commanding 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Club World Cup semifinals. The spotlight was firmly on PSG and Real Madrid as they met at MetLife Stadium with a place in the Club World Cup final at stake. The encounter

Thibaut Courtois

Thibaut Courtois Delivers Brutal Honesty After Real Madrid's Shocking Club World Cup Collapse

Thibaut Courtois was brutally honest about Real Madrid's shortcomings following their FIFA Club World Cup elimination. The Spanish powerhouse entered their Club World Cup encounter against Paris Saint-Germain with an unblemished record under new manager Xabi Alonso. Real Madrid appeared revitalized during their time in the United States,

Rodrygo

Xabi Alonso Reveals Truth Behind Rodrygo's Limited Club World Cup Playing Time

Real Madrid's head coach Xabi Alonso has reiterated his justification for leaving Rodrygo on the bench during their Club World Cup semifinal loss against Paris Saint-Germain. Throughout the competition, Rodrygo only made one start, which came in the initial match that ended in a draw against Al Hilal.

Club World Cup

Chelsea Eyes Massive Payday as 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Victory Could Net Millions

This summer has proven exceptionally beneficial for Chelsea both in terms of performance and business, as they've successfully advanced to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final following their triumph over Fluminense. João Pedro's remarkable brace secured victory against the Brazilian side on Tuesday, earning the

Real Madrid

Modric's Tearful Real Madrid Goodbye as Legendary Career Ends in Heartbreaking Defeat

Luka Modrić played his last match for Real Madrid during their crushing 4–0 loss against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semifinals. Following an extraordinary 13-season journey wearing the white jersey, Modrić said his goodbyes to Real Madrid at MetLife Stadium. The Ballon d'Or recipient had

Real Madrid

PSG Demolish Real Madrid 4-0 in Stunning Upset to Storm Into Club World Cup Final

Paris Saint-Germain delivered a devastating performance against Real Madrid, crushing them 4-0 in the Club World Cup semifinals. The match belonged to PSG right from kickoff. Despite Thibaut Courtois making two crucial early saves, he was powerless to prevent two costly errors from Raúl Asencio and Antonio Rüdiger that allowed

PSG

PSG Demolish Real Madrid in Stunning Club World Cup Upset as Mbappe Shines

Real Madrid's performance was completely off the mark as they suffered a crushing 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semifinals. Two tournament favorites met at MetLife Stadium with a spot in the final at stake. PSG, the current European champions, battled against Real Madrid,

Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold's Shocking Absence from Real Madrid's Clash Against PSG Explained

Real Madrid faces Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semifinals without the services of Trent Alexander-Arnold. The English defender has been excluded from Xabi Alonso's squad for this crucial encounter due to an injury concern. According to COPE reporter Miguel Ángel Díaz, Alexander-Arnold experienced a training ground

Kylian Mbappé

Luis Enrique Dramatically Changes Stance on Kylian Mbappe Ahead of Crucial Revenge Clash

PSG manager Luis Enrique remained cautious when discussing the anticipated encounter with Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé in Wednesday's Club World Cup semifinal, though he did reveal how his tactical philosophy has evolved during the year since parting ways with the French superstar. Enrique's tenure

Caicedo

Enzo Maresca Reveals Moises Caicedo's Injury Concerns After Player Reports Pain

Chelsea's head coach Enzo Maresca expressed concerning thoughts about Moisés Caicedo following the midfielder's injury during Tuesday's Club World Cup semifinal clash with Fluminense. The current Player of the Year at the club suffered an uncomfortable ankle twist on his left side in the

Real Madrid

Mbappe Set for Explosive Reunion as Real Madrid Face Former Club PSG in Club World Cup Showdown

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino described his restructured Club World Cup as a revolutionary "big bang" moment for football, featuring elite players and teams battling to crown the planet's premier club. Yet one of the tournament's marquee stars expected to shine this summer has largely