5 h. ago A guide to the Club World Cup as Man City, Chelsea and Messi prepare for action

FIFA’s newly-expanded competition kicks off this weekend.

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5 h. ago Pep Guardiola looking forward to Club World Cup despite Man City workload fears

The winners of FIFA’s latest showcase event could pocket close to £100million.

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5 h. ago Inside Man City plans ahead of Club World Cup after Miami arrival

Manchester City have arrived in the United States ahead of their first game in the Club World Cup next Wednesday.

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12 h. ago Erling Haaland's emotional message speaks volumes after Jack Grealish decision

Jack Grealish has been brutally axed from Manchester City’s squad for the upcoming Club World Cup and star striker Erling Haaland had an amusing take on the England man’s absence

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20 h. ago Why Manuel Akanji is missing from Man City squad travelling to the Club World Cup

Manchester City have flown out to the Club World Cup on Thursday but one of the players included in their squad was absent when they departed.

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24 h. ago Pep Guardiola handed Man City Club World Cup problem he's desperate to avoid after De Bruyne warning

Manchester City begin their Club World Cup campaign on Wednesday and a new FIFA diktat will force Pep Guardiola to consider how he manages his squad.

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41 h. ago Jack Grealish left out of Manchester City’s Club World Cup squad

The England international was not included in the 27-man travelling party published by the Premier League club on Wednesday.

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41 h. ago Jack Grealish and Kyle Walker left out of Man City’s Club World Cup squad

Grealish’s opportunities have been limited at City this season and he could be on his way out of the club this summer

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41 h. ago Manchester City: Jack Grealish left out of Club World Cup squad as winger eyes Etihad escape

Four new Man City signings secured a spot on the plane to the United States

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44 h. ago Can Man City register Tijjani Reijnders for Club World Cup after missing deadline for transfer announcement?

The midfielder was officially announced as a Man City player hours after the deadline

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49 h. ago Where the Club World Cup will be won and lost – and why it matters more than you think

The inaugural version of the revamped Fifa tournament could offer up plenty of surprises to reflect football’s new reality and, as Miguel Delaney outlines, provide new opportunities for the club game

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49 h. ago Manchester City sign Tijjani Reijnders to take spending this week past £100m

Midfielder arrives from Milan as fourth summer buyHe follows Aït-Nouri, Cherki and Bettinelli to club Manchester City have taken their early summer spending to more than £100m after making Tijjani Reijnders their fourth signing in three days. The Netherlands midfielder has arrived from Milan for €55m (£46.6m) and joins Rayan Aït-Nouri, Marcus Bettinelli and Rayan Cherki at the club.All four will be available for the Club World Cup, with City’s first match against Wydad AC taking place next Wednesday, after Reijnders signed before Tuesday’s deadline. Reijnders has a five-year deal as Pep Guardiola looks to revitalise his squad after an underwhelming season by the club’s standards, finishing a distant third in the Premier League and collecting no silverware thus far. City were also active in the January window, spending more than £180m on four players. Their outlay in 2025 stands at £288m. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Tijjani Reijnders to play for Man City at Club World Cup despite announcement after deadline

The Dutch international midfielder says he's "ecstatic" after completing his switch to the Premier League, and he will be in City's squad for the Club World Cup in the USA

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63 h. ago Manchester City seal move for Rayan Cherki in time for Club World Cup

Playmaker signs five-year deal for initial £30.5m feePepijn Lijnders appointed as new assistant coachManchester City have completed the signing of Rayan Cherki from Lyon, in time for the attacking midfielder to feature at the upcoming Club World Cup.The 21-year-old, who has made almost 200 appearances for Lyon and earned two France caps, has signed a contract until 2030. City will pay a reported initial fee of €36m (£30.5m) plus add-ons, with the move announced just in time for the 7pm (BST) deadline to register players for Fifa’s 32-team club tournament in the United States. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Manchester City complete signing of Rayan Cherki in final moments before transfer deadline

Cherki signs for Pep Guardiola’s side just in time to feature at the Club World Cup

Sport

65 h. ago Man City confirm appointment of former Liverpool assistant coach Pep Lijnders

Pep Lijnders arrives at Man City having been integral to Liverpool’s success under Jurgen Klopp

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67 h. ago Marcus Bettinelli: Manchester City confirm signing of Chelsea keeper ahead of Club World Cup

The 33-year-old was a popular figure in the Chelsea dressing room

Sport

2 d. ago Beyond the apathy: the Manchester City and Chelsea fans off to the Club World Cup

Many were put off by sky-high prices for the month-long tournament but some found themselves unwilling to miss itThe Club World Cup, it is fair to say, has not captured the imaginations of domestic Manchester City and Chelsea supporters. Very few are talking about the tournament and, it appears, only true diehards will make the trip to the USA for the month-long end-of-season endurance test.Fifa slashed the prices of match tickets after poor uptake from fans and the UK broadcaster showing the tournament will be Channel 5, the home of World Seniors Snooker. Meanwhile, many, if indeed not most, players taking part are not overly enamoured by the prospect of losing five weeks of time off to recover from another gruelling campaign. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Forgotten Man City transfer debate will need an answer during Club World Cup

Manchester City head to the United States later this week for the Club World Cup with question marks over their goalkeeping situation.

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3 d. ago How to watch the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 for free on UK TV and live stream

The revamped FIFA Club World Cup kicks off this week, with Man City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Inter Miami among the teams competing

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