50 m. ago Manchester City exit provides Chelsea with clear £54m incentive

Manchester City exited the FIFA Club World Cup at the last-16 stage earlier this week

Economics

55 m. ago Chelsea XI vs Palmeiras: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Club World Cup

Joao Pedro is in contention to make his Chelsea debut after joining from Brighton

Events

68 m. 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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2 h. ago Palmeiras vs Chelsea prediction: Blues Too Strong For Gritty Brazilians

Read the latest odds and tips ahead of Chelsea’s quarter-final tie at the Club World Cup

Politics

4 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.

Politics

5 h. ago Xabi Alonso relishes value of Valverde – with idol Gerrard his role model

Real Madrid head coach likens unfettered midfielder to former Liverpool teammate after Club World Cup heroicsFede Valverde once said that he could spend all day watching Steven Gerrard play; his coach sometimes feels like he still is, and no one is better placed to see it or make it so. Xabi Alonso had been in charge at Real Madrid for just two games when he said that the Uruguayan reminded him of his former partner in the Liverpool midfield. “ I haven’t seen many players with his physical performance,” he said. “I’m very happy to be coaching him. Every manager would like a Valverde on the team.”Coming from Alonso, it was quite the compliment. There was always something special between him and the Liverpool captain. Gerrard described the Spaniard as “pure quality, a class act on the pitch and a gentlemen off it,” and was “devastated” at his departure, writing: “I missed you every day from the moment you left.” Alonso said that Gerrard was the better player, the man with whom he won ...

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12 h. ago Man City plan for Premier League after early Club World Cup exit

Manchester City have had to change plans after being booted out of the Club World Cup at the last-16 stage

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19 h. ago Chelsea: Joao Pedro shirt number confirmed ahead of potential Club World Cup debut

Brazilian follows in the footsteps of a current Chelsea favourite

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22 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.

Society

22 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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23 h. ago The tension has been escalating – PFA chief feels strike threat not gone away

Many players will have shortened off-seasons due to the Club World Cup.

Events

23 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

Events

26 h. ago Joao Pedro: Chelsea confirm £60m signing as summer spending continues

Brazilian forward could make his debut in Friday’s Club World Cup quarter-final

Economics

26 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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26 h. ago Chelsea sign Joao Pedro as Blues beat THREE Premier League rivals to Brighton star

Joao Pedro, 23, has signed a seven year contract and will be able to play in Chelsea’s Club World Cup quarter final with Palmeiras in Philadelphia on Friday

Politics

27 h. ago Thomas Muller's reaction to Man Utd transfer question speaks volumes

Thomas Muller is set to leave Bayern Munich after the Club World Cup and has poured freezing cold water on any prospect of a free switch to Manchester United this summer

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29 h. ago Man City stars can have no complaints about looming transfer exits

Manchester City looked good in the Club World Cup until it all fell apart in the last-16 game with Al Hilal.

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29 h. ago Jude Bellingham heartbreakingly denied reunion with brother Jobe at Club World Cup

Both Jude and Jobe Bellingham are playing at the Club World Cup for Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund respectively but the two will not meet despite the club’s playing each other in the next round

Society

31 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

Society

32 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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