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Benfica beat Bayern at Club World Cup as Auckland City hold Boca
AFP · 11 months ago
Benfica beat Bayern Munich 1-0 in searing heat at the Club World Cup on Tuesday to progress to the last 16 as group winners, while minnows Auckland City claimed a memorable draw against Boca Juniors.
Messi and Miami relishing reunion with PSG and Enrique
AFP · 11 months ago
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano is hoping that Lionel Messi's memories of his unhappy time at Paris Saint-Germain will fire him up for Sunday's clash between the two teams in the Club World Cup.
Extreme heat, storms take toll at Club World Cup
AFP · 11 months ago
Furnace-like heat and the threat of thunder and lightning are wreaking havoc at the Club World Cup -- and more of the same is likely at the 2026 World Cup.
'Tiny club, huge heart': proud Auckland City coach Posa
AFP · 11 months ago
Auckland City manager Paul Posa was "thrilled" with his amateur team's 1-1 Club World Cup draw against Boca Juniors on Monday.
Club World Cup winners team who handles weather best: Dortmund's Kovac
AFP · 11 months ago
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac said Tuesday the team who copes best with the summer heatwave in the United States will win the Club World Cup.
FIFA launch probe into Rudiger racism allegation
AFP · 11 months ago
FIFA has opened a disciplinary investigation into Pachuca's Gustavo Cabral after allegations he made a racist comment to Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger, the global football governing body said Tuesday.
Amateurs Auckland City hold Boca Juniors to Club World Cup draw
AFP · 11 months ago
Amateur side Auckland City earned the greatest result in the team's history with a 1-1 draw against Boca Juniors at the Club World Cup on Tuesday.
Neymar signs for six more months with Santos with an eye on World cup
AFP · 11 months ago
Neymar on Tuesday extended his contract with Brazilian club Santos until the end of 2025, as he attempts to recapture his form in time for next year's World Cup.
Benfica beat Bayern to top group C
AFP · 11 months ago
Portugal's Benfica beat German champions Bayern Munich 1-0 on Tuesday to book their place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup and finish top of Group C.
Lyon appeal relegation to Ligue 2 by financial regulator
AFP · 11 months ago
Seven-time Ligue 1 champions Lyon said on Tuesday they would appeal their relegation to the second-tier by French football's financial watchdog.
Edwards appointed Middlesbrough manager
AFP · 11 months ago
Middlesbrough appointed Rob Edwards as the club's new manager on a three-year deal on Tuesday.
'Not at the level': Atletico left to ruminate after Club World Cup KO
AFP · 11 months ago
For all the excuses -- and there have been many -- one line from Antoine Griezmann cut straight to the heart of the matter after Atletico Madrid's Club World Cup elimination.
Messi's Miami and PSG progress to set up Club World Cup reunion
AFP · 11 months ago
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi faces a tantalising reunion with former club Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup last 16 after both sides on Monday progressed to the knockout phase.
Porto, Al Ahly out after sharing eight goals in thriller
AFP · 11 months ago
Porto and Al Ahly were both eliminated from the Club World Cup after a 4-4 draw on Monday in the game of the tournament to date.
Messi to face PSG after Miami and Palmeiras draw to go through
AFP · 11 months ago
Lionel Messi faces a reunion with his former club Paris Saint-Germain after his Inter Miami side reached the last 16 of the Club World Cup with a 2-2 draw with Palmeiras.
'Throwing the book away' with no preparation for next season: Bayern's Kompany
AFP · 11 months ago
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said his team will go into the new Bundesliga season with "almost no preparation" because of their participation at the Club World Cup, but also highlighted some positives of being at the tournament.
Atletico win in vain as Botafogo advance at Club World Cup
AFP · 11 months ago
Brazilian side Botafogo booked their place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup on Monday despite a 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid which was not enough to prevent the Spaniards crashing out.
PSG ease past Seattle Sounders and into Club World Cup last 16
AFP · 11 months ago
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Achraf Hakimi scored either side of half-time as European champions Paris Saint-Germain eased to a 2-0 win over Seattle Sounders on Monday to secure their place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup.
Club World Cup prize money does not mean more pressure: Chelsea boss Maresca
AFP · 11 months ago
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has insisted that the club's owners are not putting extra pressure on him to win the Club World Cup as a result of the enormous financial incentives on offer at FIFA's new tournament.
Leeds sign Slovenia defender Bijol from Udinese
AFP · 11 months ago
Leeds have bolstered their defence ahead of a return to the Premier League with the signing of Slovenian international centre-back Jaka Bijol from Udinese.
