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Empty seats as Chelsea win opener at Club World Cup, Benfica deny Boca
AFP · one year ago
Chelsea began their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory against Los Angeles FC in a largely empty stadium on Monday as Brazilian giants Flamengo also got off to a winning start and a Benfica comeback denied Boca Juniors in a stormy encounter.
Real Madrid the Club World Cup favourites: Monterrey's Ramos
AFP · one year ago
Veteran Monterrey defender Sergio Ramos said Monday his former team Real Madrid must be considered favourites to win the Club World Cup.
Inter Milan ready to turn page in Club World Cup opener: Chivu
AFP · one year ago
Inter Milan's new coach Cristian Chivu said Monday the Italian giants are ready to put recent history behind them as they prepare for their Club World Cup opener against Mexican side Monterrey.
'Strange' to play in front of 50,000 empty seats: Chelsea's Maresca
AFP · one year ago
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca labelled the atmosphere in his team's opening Club World Cup game on Monday "strange" after the Blues triumphed in front of nearly 50,000 empty seats.
Chelsea defeat LAFC in poorly-attended Club World Cup opener
AFP · one year ago
Chelsea kicked off their Club World Cup campaign with a solid 2-0 victory over Los Angeles FC on Monday in Group D, although there were nearly 50,000 empty seats in the stadium in Atlanta.
'Thin' chance against Chelsea but nothing to lose: LAFC's Lloris
AFP · one year ago
Former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris ranked Los Angeles FC's chances of beating Chelsea in their Club World Cup opener on Monday as "thin" but said his team have nothing to lose.
Five things to look out for as Club World Cup kicks off
AFP · one year ago
Despite concerns over ticket sales and player fatigue, FIFA's new expanded Club World Cup will throw up several intriguing storylines this summer in the United States.
After conquering Europe, PSG now have sights set on Club World Cup glory
AFP · one year ago
Freshly crowned kings of Europe, Paris Saint-Germain arrived this week in the United States for the Club World Cup and are treating FIFA's lucrative new competition not as a nuisance at the end of an exhausting season but as a serious objective.
Club World Cup marks 'new era' for football: Infantino
AFP · one year ago
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says the Club World Cup, which kicks off on Saturday, marks a historic "new era" for the game, comparing it to the first World Cup held in 1930.
Frank faces pressure to make instant impact at Spurs
AFP · one year ago
Thomas Frank was hired as Tottenham's new manager on Thursday as the Dane accepted the daunting task of solving the club's famed inconsistency.
Apathy and anger cloud USA team a year out from World Cup
AFP · one year ago
A run of four straight losses, including a 4-0 hammering from Switzerland on Wednesday, has left Mauricio Pochettino and his USA team feeling the wrath of critics a year out from the World Cup they will co-host.
How have teams qualified for the Club World Cup?
AFP · one year ago
The new-look FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in the United States this weekend with 32 teams from around the globe taking part.
FIFA's Club World Cup finally faces the ultimate test
AFP · one year ago
With an eye-watering $1 billion in prize money, some of the biggest stars in the game and clubs competing from across the globe, FIFA's new Club World Cup has all the ingredients to be a huge event.
Nations League victors Portugal toast Ronaldo's 'winner mentality'
AFP · one year ago
Cristiano Ronaldo's coach and team-mates praised his leadership after Sunday's Nations League final win over Spain in Munich.
Infantino and Trump -- handshakes, warmth and a mutual interest
AFP · one year ago
The heads of state who have felt the lash of US President Donald Trump's tongue in the Oval Office could do worse than seek advice from FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, who seems to have got their relationship down to a fine art.
Italy thrashed by Norway as Belgium held in World Cup qualifying
AFP · one year ago
Italy crashed to a 3-0 loss away to Norway as the four-time champions made a disastrous start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign Friday, while Belgium had to settle for a draw in North Macedonia.
Italy's Jorginho joins Flamengo after Arsenal exit
AFP · one year ago
Brazil-born Italy international Jorginho has signed for Flamengo ahead of the Club World Cup next week following his departure from Premier League side Arsenal.
Man Utd raise profit forecast despite turbulent season
AFP · one year ago
Manchester United on Friday raised its estimate for annual core profit to between £180 million ($244 million) and £190 million after a run to the final of the Europa League boosted club coffers.
Brentford sign goalkeeper Kelleher from Liverpool
AFP · one year ago
Brentford have completed the signing of Irish international goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher from Liverpool for a reported fee of up to £18 million ($24 million).
After Madrid penalty furore, football's lawmakers rule for retakes
AFP · one year ago
Double-touched penalties, such as the disallowed kick by Julian Alvarez that helped knock Atletico Madrid out of the Champions League, should in future be retaken, international football's rule-making body said on Tuesday.
