3 d. ago FIFA president Infantino promises 'the world will be welcomed' as Club World Cup preps for US debut

The United States is getting ready to host the Club World Cup

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4 d. ago Kylian Mbappé’s legal team go on attack over ‘missing €55m’ dispute with PSG

Striker argues PSG owe him unpaid wages and bonusesHis lawyers have asked Paris court to start proceedingsKylian Mbappé’s legal team are going on the attack with multiple lawsuits to try to resolve the legal dispute between the World Cup winner andhis former club Paris Saint-Germain.The France striker argues PSG owe him €55m (£47.5m) in unpaid wages and bonuses, and his lawyers say they have asked the Paris court to start proceedings. Thomas Clay, one of the forward’s legal experts, said Mbappé had been authorised to make a precautionary seizure of the money, which was frozen from PSG’s bank accounts on Thursday. A legal hearing is scheduled for 26 May, he said. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Hugo Viana has already taken his first big decision at Man City

Manchester City's new sporting director Hugo Viana will work alongside Txiki Begiristain until after the Club World Cup when he takes full control

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9 d. ago Puma to 'launch' special Manchester City FIFA Club World Cup kit

Latest Manchester City news and rumours as Puma are reportedly set to release special kits ahead of this summer's FIFA Club World Cup

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1 week ago BBC and ITV opt against bids to televise Fifa Club World Cup in summer

Dazn has global rights and will show games on appDazn remains confident of securing agreementThe BBC and ITV have declined to pursue the chance to televise this summer’s Club World Cup, leaving Fifa increasingly concerned about the visibility of its flagship new tournament in a key market.The streaming platform Dazn agreed to pay $1bn (£787bn) for global Club World Cup rights in a deal which involved the company pledging to make all 63 matches available free-to-air on its app. Continue reading...

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1 week ago De Bruyne’s exit creates Club World Cup uncertainty and Postecoglou the ‘lone voice’ on VAR: football – live

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendRead Football Daily | And email Luke with your thoughtsAn email: “On the subject of Ange Postecoglou,” writes Peter Wilkinson. “I’m not a Spurs fan so I don’t have a dog in the race but it amuses me that while fans give players and managers absolute pelters, as soon as they get a bit back the fans start clutching their pearls saying it’s a disgrace. If you can’t take it, don’t give it out.”A fair point well made, Peter. Ange is due to face the press shortly in an appointment he’s probably looking forward to with as much relish as a trip to the dentist for root canal surgery. It could get spiky, mate. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Club León, Pachuca file v Fifa to overturn León’s Club World Cup ouster

Club León was disqualified by Fifa in MarchArguments set to take place on week of 5 MaySport’s highest court said Friday it will hold fast-track appeals next month as Mexican soccer club León tries to overturn a Fifa decision to expel it from the Club World Cup in the United States.The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) said León and its sibling club Pachuca have separately filed appeals against a Fifa ruling last month that barred León from the Club World Cup because the clubs have the same owner. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Pep Guardiola makes final Kevin De Bruyne plea as Man City face Club World Cup issue

Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne announced on Friday that he'll leave the Premier League champions at the end of the season, but the exact date of his departure remains undecided

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1 week ago Kevin De Bruyne to leave Manchester City in summer but Club World Cup availability unclear: football – live

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendRead Football Daily | And email Will with your thoughtsAn email: “On the subject of Ange Postecoglou,” writes Peter Wilkinson. “I’m not a Spurs fan so I don’t have a dog in the race but it amuses me that while fans give players and managers absolute pelters, as soon as they get a bit back the fans start clutching their pearls saying it’s a disgrace. If you can’t take it, don’t give it out.”A fair point well made, Peter. Ange is due to face the press shortly in an appointment he’s probably looking forward to with as much relish as a trip to the dentist for root canal surgery. It could get spiky, mate. Continue reading...

Society

1 week ago Man City in the dark over Kevin De Bruyne exit plan ahead of Club World Cup

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne has announced that he is leaving the club this summer, although it isn't certain when that will be

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1 week ago Over 100 Chelsea and Man City hooligans given travel bans ahead of FIFA Club World Cup

Chelsea and Manchester City thugs must hand their passports over to police before the FIFA Club World Cup starts in America - and could even be banned from going on holiday

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1 week ago Violent UK football fans to be banned from travelling to Fifa Club World Cup

Around 150 Manchester City and Chelsea supporters are expected to be affected by the move ahead of the summer tournament.

Sport

1 week ago Man City injury news and return dates as Blues handed triple boost after Haaland blow

Manchester City will hope to take a near-full squad to the FIFA Club World Cup as their injury list shortens towards the end of the campaign.

Events

1 week ago Manchester City suffer further setback as Erling Haaland sustains ankle injury

City’s top scorer has been ruled out for an unknown period with the club chasing a Champions League spot and victory in the FA Cup

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1 week ago Erling Haaland expected to play again this season despite ankle injury

Striker suffers injury in FA Cup win over BournemouthCity expect Haaland to be fit for Club World CupManchester City expect Erling ­Haaland to play again this season despite their top scorer sustaining a potentially serious ankle injury in Sunday’s FA Cup win at Bournemouth that requires “specialist consultation” to determine the extent of his layoff.Haaland was forced off after 61 minutes at the Vitality Stadium, being replaced by Omar Marmoush. While the Egyptian scored the winner that took City into a semi-final against Nottingham Forest, Haaland’s availability for the tie, to be played on either 26 or 27 April, is in the balance. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago LAFC and Club America vying for final Club World Cup spot as Fifa consider decisive play

There is a vacancy in this season’s Club World Cup after Club Leon were axed

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2 w. ago MLS talking points: LA Galaxy’s awful start, Messi the super sub and more

San Diego FC has made fools of the doubters in its expansion season, while CF Montréal continues in the wildernessThe LA Galaxy know how to win. Or at least, they knew how to win. While last season ended with the club clinching a league-record sixth MLS Cup, they’re now making a different sort of history. Winless through their first six games of the season, Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Orlando City means the Galaxy have made the worst start to a campaign of any defending MLS champion ever. They don’t put a star above the crest for that. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ant and Dec look in great spirits as they celebrate Newcastle United's Trophy Parade from St. James' Park Stadium following their historic Carabao Cup victory over Liverpool

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were in high spirits on Saturday as they joined the celebrations for Newcastle United's Trophy Parade following the football club's historic Carabao Cup victory. 

Culture

2 w. ago In Pictures: Newcastle fans line streets – and one climbs a tree – at cup parade

Newcastle beat Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley earlier this month, ending the club’s 70-year wait for a domestic trophy.

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2 w. ago Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi reunion truth amid FIFA Club World Cup speculation

Cristiano Ronaldo has been linked with a shock move to MLS side Inter Miami to join up with Lionel Messi ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup

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