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Infantino hails Club World Cup as 'world's most successful competition'
FIFA president Gianni Infantino triumphantly declared the Club World Cup to be 鈥榯he most successful club competition in the world鈥� Saturday ahead of this weekend's final between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.
Chelsea out to stop PSG completing clean sweep in Club World Cup final
Chelsea must somehow try to stop an irresistible Paris Saint-Germain side from adding the Club World Cup trophy to their UEFA Champions League title as the final of the first edition of FIFA's expanded competition takes place on Sunday.
Italy qualify for T20 cricket World Cup for first time
Italy qualified for the men's T20 cricket World Cup for the first time on Friday, securing a place at next year's tournament in Sri Lanka and India.
Maresca optimistic for Chelsea against 'best in world' PSG
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca admitted Friday that Club World Cup final opponents Paris Saint-Germain are the best team in the world right now but is hopeful that his side can finish off a successful season by winning the first edition of FIFA's expanded competition.
Fernandez warns of 'dangerous' heat at Club World Cup
Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez warned Friday that playing games at the hottest time of the day during the Club World Cup is 鈥榲ery dangerous鈥� as his side prepare to take on Paris Saint-Germain in the final on Sunday afternoon.
Enrique warns against complacency in Club World Cup final
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique on Friday urged his team to round off the best season in the club's history by winning the Club World Cup, but warned not to expect Sunday's final against Chelsea to be a 鈥榮imple formality鈥�.
'Bitter end' for Real Madrid magician Modric
The curtain finally fell on Real Madrid midfield maestro Luka Modric's superlative career at the club after a drubbing by Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey, but in years to come that will be forgotten.
Enrique eyes more history with PSG
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique savoured his team's performance in blowing away Real Madrid on Wednesday to reach the Club World Cup final and urged them to go on and cap a historic season by claiming yet another trophy.
Alonso looks forward to 'starting from scratch' with Real
Xabi Alonso is looking forward to 鈥榮tarting from scratch鈥� with Real Madrid next season after being thrown in at the deep end as coach of the Spanish giants in the Club World Cup.
PSG inflict humiliating defeat on Madrid to reach Club World Cup final
Fabian Ruiz scored twice as European champions Paris Saint-Germain turned on the style in their reunion with Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday, thrashing Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup to set up a final showdown with Chelsea.
FIFA opens office inside New York's Trump Tower
FIFA has opened an office inside Trump Tower in New York City as it steps up preparations for the 2026 World Cup in North America, world football's governing body announced.
Delighted Maresca hails Joao Pedro
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca hailed Joao Pedro and expressed his delight at reaching the Club World Cup final after the new signing's double strike secured a 2-0 win over Fluminense in the last four on Tuesday.
Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final
New signing Joao Pedro scored twice on his first start as Chelsea eased to a 2-0 win over Fluminense on Tuesday to seal a spot in the final of the Club World Cup.
Speeding likely cause of Diogo Jota car crash: police
Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota was likely speeding when his car veered off a motorway in Spain last week killing him and his brother, Spanish police said on Tuesday.
Mbappe and PSG set for Club World Cup reunion
Kylian Mbappe will come up against Paris Saint-Germain for the first time since leaving the French club a year ago as Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid revolution gets its biggest test yet in Wednesday's Club World Cup semi-final.
Mbappe drops harassment complaint against PSG
Kylian Mbappe has withdrawn his complaint of moral harassment against his former club Paris Saint-Germain, one of his lawyers told AFP on Monday.
Youthful Chelsea ready for Thiago Silva reunion
Chelsea's young side are targeting a place in the final of the Club World Cup when they take on Fluminense in the last four on Tuesday, with the Brazilian team marshalled by former Blues defender Thiago Silva who is still going strong at the age of 40.
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 on Saturday was a dose of resilience.
Real ready for 'really big challenge' against PSG
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 semi-final showdown at the Club World Cup.
Musiala out for 'long period' with broken fibula
Bayern Munich playmaker Jamal Musiala faces a 鈥榣ong period鈥� on the sidelines after he suffered a broken fibula and an ankle dislocation at the Club World Cup, the German champions said on Sunday.
Mbappe on target as Madrid down Dortmund to reach Club World Cup semis
Young striker Gonzalo Garcia scored his fourth goal of the Club World Cup and Kylian Mbappe his first as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 on Saturday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against European champions Paris Saint-Germain.
'Rarely been so angry': Bayern's Kompany seethes after Musiala injury
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany expressed his frustration after playmaker Jamal Musiala suffered a horror injury at the Club World Cup against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.
Nine-man PSG beat Bayern to reach Club World Cup semis
Paris Saint-Germain reached the Club World Cup semi-finals as Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele goals earned the nine-man European champions a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich in a gripping battle on Saturday.
Al Hilal showed Saudi league not just about money: Koulibaly
Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal bowed out of the Club World Cup on Friday, after a 2-1 defeat to Fluminense, but after an unexpected run to the last eight they have left their mark on the global stage.
Brazil starlet Estevao 'ready' for Chelsea move: Palmeiras coach
Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira said he believes teenage prodigy Estevao Willian is ready to take the leap to the Premier League after he marked his farewell appearance for the Brazilian club with a goal against future employers Chelsea on Friday.
Fluminense beat Al Hilal to reach Club World Cup semis
Substitute Hercules struck a 70th-minute winner as Brazil's Fluminense defeated Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal 2-1 on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the Club World Cup.
Chelsea edge Palmeiras to reach Club World Cup semis
A late own-goal by goalkeeper Weverton took Chelsea through to the Club World Cup semi-finals on Friday as the Premier League side edged Palmeiras of Brazil 2-1 in a last-eight tie that had been lit up by a moment of magic from young star Estevao Willian.
Time for women鈥檚 team to look beyond
After securing their place in the AFC Women鈥檚 Asian Cup for the first time, the Bangladesh national team, who are two-time SAFF champions, now have the opportunity to aim higher by qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2027 and the Olympics 2028...
Joao Pedro arrival boosts Chelsea ahead of Palmeiras Club World Cup test
New signing Joao Pedro could make his debut for Chelsea when they renew acquaintances with Brazilian outfit Palmeiras in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup on Friday.