11 h. ago Stephen Vaughan dies as tributes paid to notorious club owner who sold team to his own son

Former Chester City, Barrow and Widnes Vikings owner Stephen Vaughan has died, his son announced on Facebook. Vaughan Sr bought Chester in 2001 and oversaw the club's promotion back to the Football League

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17 h. ago Estêvão will try to beat Chelsea at the Club World Cup – and then join them

The 18-year-old says it’s ‘very difficult’ to focus on Palmeiras as he knows his time with the club is coming to an endWho would have thought that two Brazilian clubs would reach the Club World Cup quarter-finals? If Fluminense beat Al-Hilal in Orlando on Friday and Palmeiras get the better of Chelsea a few hours later in Philadelphia, one of them will make it to the final. Chelsea have already been embarrassed by one Brazilian side at the tournament – they were trounced 3-1 by Flamengo a fortnight ago in the group stage – but they are still favourites to beat Palmeiras in the quarter-finals.The English side came out on top when the teams met in the final of the Club World Cup three years ago, winning 2-1 thanks to a 117th-minute penalty converted by Kai Havertz. At that point, a young prodigy known as “Messinho”, or little Messi, was taking his first steps in the Palmeiras academy having joined from Cruzeiro. When the teams meet again on Friday night, Estêvão Willian will be the ce...

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18 h. ago Arrest made as wife of football club chairman killed in Costa del Sol jet ski crash

Debra Wright was on holiday on the Costa Del Sol in Spain with her husband Chris when the jet ski she was riding with a friend crashed with a speedboat

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20 h. ago Man City will benefit from Club World Cup exit if Kevin De Bruyne is right

Manchester City are out of the Club World Cup earlier than anyone expected but that could yet be good news for Pep Guardiola and his squad.

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38 h. ago Extreme heat dominates Club World Cup discourse as competition enters final stages

The inaugural expanded Club World Cup has delivered a spectacle on the pitch, marked by underdog triumphs and captivating support from South American and Arabic fans. However, as the tournament approaches its final stages, concerns over player welfare and lukewarm attendances in the United States have sparked significant debate.

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39 h. ago Chelsea: Can Joao Pedro play against Palmeiras at Club World Cup?

The Brazilian joins the Blues from Brighton and is in line for a debut this weekend

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40 h. ago Chelsea star Levi Colwill sends warning to Club World Cup rivals in 'winners only' claim

Chelsea centre-back Levi Colwill believes that a winning culture is growing inside the Blues' dressing room and they're determined to show it by winning another trophy at the Club World Cup

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43 h. ago 'Stop pretending the Club World Cup matters – it's just a FIFA cash

BRENT A GOB: This week, our resident rant-man, Harry Brent, is taking aim at the Club World Cup and its money-grubbing organisers, as well as footballers who use nicknames on the back of their shirts

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47 h. ago Marcus Rashford: New club 'joins race' for wantaway Manchester United forward

Liverpool could play a role in the out-of-favour star’s future

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48 h. ago Jobe Bellingham reaction revealed as suspension denies dream Jude showdown at Club World Cup

Younger Bellingham brother has picked up a yellow card

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49 h. ago 10 Juventus stars make same demand vs Real Madrid to perfectly sum up FIFA Club World Cup

Juventus were beaten by Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup but the conditions were again the main talking point after 10 players from the Italian side asked to come off during the game in Miami

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49 h. ago Why Jude Bellingham won’t face brother Jobe in Club World Cup quarter

Jobe’s Borussia Dortmund have set up a clash with Jude’s Real Madrid at the tournament - but the brothers will have to wait to meet

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50 h. ago Borussia Dortmund hold off Monterrey fightback to set up Real Madrid quarter

Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Monterrey: Serhou Guirassy’s double fired the German side into the last eight

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55 h. ago Inside Manchester City's Club World Cup failure: How saunas, crosswords and Rayan Cherki's French rap turned into an Al Hilal nightmare

JACK GAUGHAN: The beach yoga on Florida 's east coast wouldn't have felt quite so tranquil the morning after Al Hilal, as Manchester City prepared to board their 153-seat Atlas private charter home.

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58 h. ago Mbappe makes Club World Cup debut as Frenchman’s return provides boost for Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid

The 26-year-old was energetic on his return, linking well with Vini Jr in Xabi Alonso’s new-look side

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58 h. ago Goncalo Garcia gives Real Madrid edge in Club World Cup victory over Juventus

Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus: Los Blancos are still on course to win Fifa’s revamped tournament

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58 h. ago Gonzalo García downs Juventus to send Real Madrid to Club World Cup quarters

Last 16: Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus (G García 54)Mbappé makes first appearance of tournamentKylian Mbappé at last made his debut at the Club World Cup, coming on to face Juventus two weeks and four games after he was hospitalised with a stomach virus that saw him lose five kilos. But while the Hard Rock Stadium chanted his name, cheered as he made his way to the halfway line and stood as one to hand him an ovation when he came on, the excitement overflowing, it was the kid for whom Rita Hayworth is family but many of them had not heard of a month ago who took Real Madrid into the quarter-final.The best competitions always have a revelation; here, it is the 21-year-old Gonzalo García. He scored his third goal in the US, a superb thumping header doing what no one else could over 90 minutes here, and beating the Juventus keeper, Michele Di Gregorio. A family of rugby players, bullfighters, and perhaps the most famous actress there ever was – his grandfather was Rita’s cousin – has a foot...

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58 h. ago Real Madrid vs Juventus LIVE: Club World Cup result, latest updates and reaction as Bianconeri knocked out

The Bianconeri are hoping to pull off a mighty upset

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59 h. ago Real Madrid vs Juventus player ratings: Valverde impresses for Madrid during valiant Di Gregorio performance

Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus: Xabi Alonso’s men put in a professional performance to see off the Serie A side

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59 h. ago Real Madrid vs Juventus live: Reaction from Club World Cup tie as Madrid secure quarter

Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus: Los Blancos book quarter-final spot with composed display in Miami

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