Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Saturday he was looking forward to seeing how his new team measures up to European champions Paris Saint-Germain after the sides set up a…
Tag: Club World Cup
PSG mental resilience key to reaching Club World Cup semi-finals
Much has been made of European champions Paris Saint-Germain’s attacking flair, their rapid and dangerous wingers and thrilling style, but what carried them through to the Club World Cup semi-finals…
Man City left to reflect on Club World Cup exit as tournament opens up
Manchester City’s exit from the Club World Cup at the hands of Al-Hilal on Monday finally brought down the curtain on a poor season for Pep Guardiola’s side while confirming…
Chelsea to sign Brighton forward Joao Pedro
Chelsea’s forward options could be bolstered by the time they face Palmeiras in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Friday after reportedly agreeing a deal with Brighton for Joao Pedro.…
PSG rout Messi’s Inter Miami to reach Club World Cup quarters
Paris Saint-Germain steamrollered Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami 4-0 to reach the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday as the European champions proved too strong for a team of ageing stars.…
Palmeiras edge Brazilian rivals Botafogo in extra time at Club World Cup
Substitute Paulinho scored an extra-time winner to settle a Brazilian battle of attrition as Palmeiras edged Botafogo 1-0 on Saturday to win through to the Club World Cup quarter-finals. The…
From Messi to Auckland City, magic shining through Club World Cup issues
The Club World Cup’s various problems have been well documented, from empty seats to storm delays, extreme heat to complaints about FIFA’s expanded competition being a cash grab at the…
Mbappe returns to Real Madrid training at Club World Cup
Kylian Mbappe returned to training on Wednesday after missing Real Madrid’s first two matches at the Club World Cup in the United States due to illness, the Spanish giants confirmed…
Mbappe out of second Real Madrid Club World Cup clash
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe did not travel to Charlotte for the team’s Club World Cup match against Pachuca, but could be back for the final group stage game, coach…
Bellingham strikes as Dortmund sink Sundowns in Club World Cup thriller
Jobe Bellingham netted his first Borussia Dortmund goal in a gripping 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns at the Club World Cup on Saturday. The English midfielder, who this month followed…