2 h. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca faces Club World Cup selection dilemma as six stars face suspension

The Blues progression to the knockout stage is not yet confirmed ahead of a final group stage tie

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6 h. ago Brazilian clubs are upending the global order at the Club World Cup

Flamengo, Botafogo, Palmeiras and Fluminense are not as rich as European clubs but they have heart and heritage“The graveyard of football is full of ‘favourites’,” warned Botafogo manager Renato Paiva in what has proven to be this summer’s coldest line in sweltering United States heat. Gritty draws achieved by Palmeiras against Porto and Fluminense against Borussia Dortmund at the Club World Cup were enough to start a conversation. But the underdog heroics of Brazil’s other two clubs have shaken up how we see club football across the world.For the first time since Corinthians shocked Chelsea in Yokohama in 2012, when some Brazilian fans sold their homes and vehicles to make the trip, the reigning Copa Libertadores champions have beaten the Champions League winners. Igor Jesus, who has been strongly linked to Nottingham Forest, scored the only goal of the game as Botafogo beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, a special setting for Brazilians given it is where the...

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6 h. ago Man City star walking Club World Cup suspension tightrope to offer Juventus team news hint

Manchester City secured their place in the knockout stages of the Club World Cup by thrashing UAE side Al Ain.

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9 h. ago Jude Bellingham sends strong message to FIFA after concerning Club World Cup issues

Jude Bellingham has not been impressed with conditions at the Club World Cup and the Real Madrid star has called for improvements to be made before the 2026 World Cup

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9 h. ago British and Irish Lions warn Wallabies they must release players for tour games

Only a handful of Australia stars are currently in line to feature for their club sides ahead of the Test series

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10 h. ago Jude Bellingham makes surgery decision with impact for Real Madrid and England

Los Blancos star will miss the start of next season having opted for an operation after the Club World Cup

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15 h. ago Man City forgotten signing at Club World Cup could force bold Pep Guardiola call

Manchester City have made a splash with eight new arrivals since January but it is a ninth fresh face that could surprise again

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15 h. ago 'A pity' Pep Guardiola gives Claudio Echeverri update after Man City goal

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about Claudio Echeverri after the Argentine's first start for the club

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15 h. ago Thunder beat Pacers in Game 7 to win franchise’s first NBA title in Oklahoma City

As it happened: Pacers 91–103 ThunderFranchise claim first title since move from SeattlePacers lose star Tyrese Haliburton to injury in first-halfShai Gilgeous-Alexander named finals MVPThe Thunder became NBA champions on Sunday evening, topping the Indiana Pacers 103-91 to capture Oklahoma City’s first major pro sports title.Oklahoma City’s Game 7 answer, as during their dominant regular season, was youth. NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points and dished 12 assists to lead his team, supported by strong efforts from forward Jalen Williams (20 points) and Chet Holmgren (18 points, eight rebounds). The game was won amid decibel counts above 100, with thousands of Thunder fans stamping in unison as the team’s trio of young stars pushed the club toward the franchise’s first title since moving from Seattle in 2008. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Chelsea star agrees with FIFA president Gianni Infantino over Club World Cup controversy

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has claimed that the players "love" the revamped Club World Cup and Chelsea star Pedro Neto seems to agree with that assessment

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19 h. ago Antonio Rudiger accuses Club World Cup opponent of 'racist insult' as Real Madrid star is left fuming and referee activates new FIFA protocol

Rudiger reacted to something Cabral said to him during an exchange of words in stoppage time of Madrid's 3-1 win by raising a complaint to Brazilian referee Ramon Abatti Abel.

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20 h. ago Antonio Rudiger accuses Club World Cup opponent of racist insult as Real Madrid star is left fuming and referee activates new protocol

Rudiger reacted to something Cabral said to him during an exchange of words in stoppage time of Madrid's 3-1 win by raising a complaint to Brazilian referee Ramon Abatti Abel.

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21 h. ago Man City vs Al Ain live Club World Cup team news as Guardiola rings changes as Haaland starts

Manchester City are back in action at the Club World Cup as they face Al Ain in their second group game in Atlanta.

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23 h. ago Kevin De Bruyne makes Jack Grealish transfer stance clear after Napoli talks

Manchester City have frozen out Jack Grealish with the England star free to find a new club this summer and Kevin De Bruyne would like to play with him again at Napoli

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24 h. ago Shocking moment golf star narrowly avoids disaster after throwing his club and nearly hitting a volunteer in head

The American shot an opening three-under 67 and six-under 64 to sit tied for the lead heading into Saturday's third round. However, his game swiftly imploded - and so did his frustrations.

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27 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Star 'in contact with rival club' as £50m deal looms

Barcelona have made no secret of their interest in Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, with sporting director Deco once again discussing the Colombia international's future

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27 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz secures second Queen's Club title as Wimbledon preparations continue

Defending champion gets off to perfect start ahead of All England Club title defence

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37 h. ago Alcaraz vs Lehecka start time and how to watch Queen's Club final today

Czech world No30 faces daunting task against five-time Grand Slam winner after toppling Jack Draper

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42 h. ago Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's daughter Zahara ditches diamond ring on Disneyland date as family tensions rise

The daughter of the Fight Club star and his ex-wife Angelina Jolie fueled rumors earlier this month but left her ring finger bare this time while out with her beau.

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44 h. ago Man City star reveals Pep Guardiola's message to dressing room after disappointing season

Manchester City endured a disappointing 2024-25 campaign but Pep Guardiola has told his stars that the FIFA Club World Cup is a chance for them to start putting things right

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