Club World Cup

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Club World Cup

Real Madrid Discovers Their Club World Cup Quarterfinal Rival

Real Madrid secured their spot in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals, setting up a repeat encounter from the 2024 Champions League final. The Spanish giants began their knockout phase campaign in the Club World Cup with a narrow 1–0 triumph over Juventus. Gonzalo García netted his third strike

Trent Alexander-Arnold

Dani Carvajal Delivers Bold Assessment of Trent Alexander-Arnold as 'Personal Challenge'

Dani Carvajal embraces the competition that Trent Alexander-Arnold's signing brings to Real Madrid, viewing it as a positive form of rivalry. The Madrid captain for the coming season was absent for nearly the entire 2024–25 regular campaign due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Following nine

Kylian Mbappé

Xabi Alonso Breaks Silence on Mbappe's Fitness Concerns as Real Madrid Face Growing Pressure

Real Madrid's head coach Xabi Alonso has indicated there's a "strong chance" that Kylian Mbappé will participate in the match against Juventus during the Club World Cup's knockout phase opening round, though determining his position within the revamped tactical system presents one

Inter Milan

Lautaro Martinez Explodes at Inter Teammates, Demands Players "Leave" After Crushing Club World Cup Elimination

Lautaro Martínez issued a stern warning to teammates lacking dedication to Inter, demanding they depart the club during an impassioned outburst after his team's shocking Club World Cup exit. Following their heartbreaking Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain just a month prior, Inter suffered another devastating blow

Monterrey

Borussia Dortmund Clash with Monterrey: Match Preview, Expert Predictions and Expected Starting XI

Borussia Dortmund is set to meet Liga MX representatives Monterrey this Tuesday, July 1st, in the Club World Cup's round of 16 stage. The German squad secured the top position in Group F with seven points, achieving victories against Mamelodi Sundowns and Ulsan HD after starting with a

Monterrey

Borussia Dortmund Clash with Monterrey: Match Preview, Expert Predictions and Expected Starting XI

Borussia Dortmund is set to meet Liga MX representatives Monterrey this Tuesday, July 1st in the Club World Cup's round of 16 stage. The German squad secured the top spot in Group F with seven points, achieving victories against Mamelodi Sundowns and Ulsan HD after starting with a

Al Hilal

Al Hilal Stuns Manchester City 4-3 in Shocking Club World Cup Upset: Complete Player Ratings

Manchester City have been eliminated from the Club World Cup by Al Hilal following an exciting 120-minute encounter. This represents one of the tournament's most shocking results. Possibly the most entertaining match of the Club World Cup to date. From the opening moments, Man City pressed Al Hilal

Juventus

Real Madrid Clash with Juventus: Expert Analysis, Bold Predictions and Expected Starting XIs

Real Madrid and Juventus are set to meet in a competitive match outside the Champions League/European Cup for the very first time, as both teams battle for a place in the Club World Cup quarterfinals this Tuesday evening. Their last encounter was filled with drama, when Juventus mounted an

Inter Milan

Fluminense Stuns Inter Milan with Commanding 2-0 Victory to Eliminate Champions League Finalists from Club World Cup

Fluminense achieved a stunning upset in the Club World Cup knockout stage, beating Inter Milan 2-0 to secure their place in the quarterfinals. The Brazilian side showed attacking intent from the opening whistle and grabbed an early advantage just three minutes in. Jhon Arias delivered a cross that deflected upward,

Inter Milan

Fluminense Stuns Inter Milan with Commanding 2-0 Victory to Eliminate Champions League Finalists from Club World Cup

Fluminense achieved a stunning upset in the Club World Cup knockout stage, beating Inter Milan 2-0 to secure their place in the quarterfinals. The Brazilian side showed attacking intent from the opening whistle and grabbed an early advantage just three minutes in. Jhon Arias delivered a cross that deflected upward,

Club World Cup

Chelsea Face Registration Dilemma: Will Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro Make Club World Cup Knockout Squad?

The introduction of a Club World Cup during the summer schedule resulted in modifications to the summer transfer window, which commenced earlier than typically expected. Chelsea sought to capitalize on this 'unique' opportunity by acquiring Liam Delap from Ipswich Town, however they failed to negotiate a successful agreement

Club World Cup

Alonso Faces Crucial Mbappé Call as Real Madrid Prepares Starting XI Against Juventus

Real Madrid continues their pursuit of a historic sixth Club World Cup title on Tuesday, facing Juventus in the round of 16 encounter. Following their challenging opening match against Al Hilal, Xabi Alonso's squad has demonstrated remarkable determination and confidence to advance from Group H as table-toppers. Initially,

FIFA

Club World Cup 2025 Reveals Massive Prize Pool: How Much Each Team Will Earn

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino enthusiastically declared this summer's first-ever expanded Club World Cup as a transformative "big bang" moment for football. Considering the substantial financial rewards available to teams from confederations with limited resources, the competition might create several increasingly unbalanced sporting ecosystems. Auckland City'

Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid Makes Shocking Striker Transfer Reversal Mid-Club World Cup Campaign

Real Madrid have reportedly abandoned their plans to sign a new striker in the upcoming summer transfer window, as new head coach Xabi Alonso appears to be impressed by the development of promising youngster Gonzalo García. Following his appointment earlier this summer, Alonso had initially expressed his desire to bring

Jurgen Klopp

Pep Guardiola Backs Jurgen Klopp's Explosive Club World Cup Criticism

Pep Guardiola expressed his support for Jürgen Klopp's harsh criticism of the revamped Club World Cup format. However, the Manchester City boss acknowledged that he holds no influence over tournament planning, simply stating, "It is what it is." Klopp, who served as Guardiola's long-standing

Renato Paiva

Botafogo Axes Manager Renato Paiva Despite 'Proud' Club World Cup Performance

Botafogo has officially announced the exit of head coach Renato Paiva after the club's elimination from the Club World Cup tournament. Since taking over the position in February, Paiva managed only 23 matches with Botafogo, which included a memorable 1-0 triumph against Paris Saint-Germain during the Club World

Real Madrid

Real Madrid Set to Lock Down Vinicius Junior with Contract Talks as Two More Stars Eye New Deals

Representatives of Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior are reportedly in the United States conducting discussions with the club regarding a contract extension. The 24-year-old Brazilian, whose existing agreement runs until 2027, has been involved in prolonged contract discussions between Madrid and his representatives. Despite ongoing optimism, no deal has been

Al Hilal

Manchester City Clash with Al Hilal: Match Preview, Expert Predictions and Expected Starting Lineups

Manchester City face Saudi Arabia's champions Al Hilal in the Club World Cup with a place in the quarterfinals on the line. Pep Guardiola's team began somewhat sluggishly with a 2–0 victory against Wydad Casablanca in their initial group match, but netted 11 goals across

Fluminense

Inter Clash with Fluminense: Match Preview, Expert Predictions and Expected Starting XI

Inter Milan are looking to secure their spot in the Club World Cup quarterfinals as they prepare to take on Brazilian side Fluminense this Monday. The Rio de Janeiro-based club was among four Brazilian Serie A teams that advanced to the knockout phase of the restructured competition, though they ended

Club World Cup

Manchester City Set to Unleash Star-Studded Squad Against Al Hilal in Club World Cup Showdown

The Premier League should take notice. Manchester City have returned to their dominant form. At least, that's the widespread consensus. Pep Guardiola's team delivered an outstanding performance in their 5-2 demolition of Juventus during their concluding group match at the Club World Cup, securing their progression

Lionel Messi

Messi's Miami Dreams Shattered as PSG Delivers Crushing 4-0 Blow in Club World Cup Exit

At least Inter Miami CF didn't suffer the most devastating Inter defeat against Paris Saint-Germain. During Sunday's FIFA Club World Cup round of 16 match, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami was defeated 4–0 by the French giants, a disappointing result, though still superior to

João Pedro

Chelsea Strikes Gold: £50 Million Striker Deal Sealed with Multi-Year Contract as Club World Cup Spot Secured

Chelsea continues their active summer transfer window despite their ongoing FIFA Club World Cup campaign, with reports confirming they have successfully secured Brighton and Hove Albion forward João Pedro. The London club has finalized terms with Brighton for Pedro's transfer in a deal exceeding £50 million ($68.6

Inter Miami

Inter Miami's Blueprint to Shock PSG: The Underdog's Path to Club World Cup Glory

The challenge ahead is formidable, yet achievable. Lionel Messi faces an unprecedented situation in his illustrious career as he prepares to battle against a previous employer, leading the outsiders Inter Miami CF in their clash with UEFA Champions League victors Paris Saint-Germain this Sunday during the Round of 16 stage

Pep Guardiola

Guardiola Breaks Silence on Grealish's Shocking Club World Cup Omission and Exit Speculation

Pep Guardiola has dismissed claims that Jack Grealish's exclusion from Manchester City's FIFA Club World Cup roster is related to any disciplinary issues or lack of commitment from the player. Grealish has only made seven Premier League starts during the 2024–25 campaign—with just one

Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso Draws Bold Comparison Between Real Madrid's Rising Star and Club Icon

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has revealed that forward Gonzalo García brings back memories of legendary striker Raúl González following his impressive performances in the Club World Cup. The 21-year-old forward, who showed promise in Madrid's youth ranks, managed to secure limited playing time last season under previous