26 h. ago Reece James: Chelsea captain bemoans 'difficult' Club World Cup conditions ahead of first Estevao meeting

The Blues will face Palmeiras in the small hours of Saturday morning

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27 h. ago Chelsea captain Reece James criticises standards of pitches at Club World Cup

James says the surfaces being used in the United States ‘are not as good as pitches in Europe’.

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52 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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3 d. 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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6 d. ago Reece James thought Chelsea's titanic game would NEVER finish after two

Chelsea eventually booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup after finding a route past Portuguese giants Benfica following a huge delay in the USA

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6 d. ago Chelsea ratings vs Benfica: Reece James and Christopher Nkunku star as Blues reach Club World Cup last eight

Skipper back in the side and back with a goal in a thrilling encounter

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1 week ago Enzo Maresca blasts "impossible" Club World Cup conditions as Chelsea plans dashed

Chelsea face Club Tunis in the Club World Cup on Tuesday night in Philadelphia where a heat wave is causing temperatures to rise to 38 degrees and leaving the Blues unable to train properly

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1 week ago Chelsea: Blues squad struggling to train in 'impossible' 40° conditions at Club World Cup, says Enzo Maresca

Players have been subjected to sweltering conditions at the summer tournament

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1 week 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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2 w. ago Club World Cup: Jobe Bellingham makes Dortmund debut in draw with Fluminese

Teams fail to find cutting edge in scoreless drawMetLife Stadium half-full for noon kick-offBorussia Dortmund and Fluminense played out a 0-0 draw in the Club World Cup on Tuesday in rainy conditions at MetLife Stadium.The match kicked off at noon local time, so it was perhaps unsurprising that the stadium was only half full. New York/New Jersey has a significant Brazilian population, and the crowd of 34,763 was tilted toward Fluminense, with fans waving flags and singing for their team. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Club World Cup: Jobe Bellingham makes Dortmund debut in draw with Fluminense

Teams fail to find cutting edge in scoreless drawMetLife Stadium half-full for noon kick-offBorussia Dortmund and Fluminense played out a 0-0 draw in the Club World Cup on Tuesday in rainy conditions at MetLife Stadium.The match kicked off at noon local time, so it was perhaps unsurprising that the stadium was only half full. New York/New Jersey has a significant Brazilian population, and the crowd of 34,763 was tilted toward Fluminense, with fans waving flags and singing for their team. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Club World Cup fans tell of ‘dangerous’ Rose Bowl conditions amid heat and lack of water

Temperatures above 30C for noon PSG-Atlético gameA ‘poorly run experience’, one supporter saysConditions for fans at Sunday’s Club World Cup fixture between Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, have been described as “dangerous” and “horrific” after attenders struggled to get access to water and experienced tightly packed crowds amid temperatures of at least 31C/88F in the stadium.Supporters have told of having to dispose of full water bottles before entering the ground, of people in distress inside the venue and of lines that lasted 45 minutes to get access to water that was for sale. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Luis Enrique hails PSG win over Atletico in ‘difficult’ conditions at Club World Cup

PSG were too good for their European rivals in the sweltering heat of California

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4 w. ago Reece James shares true feelings on Thomas Tuchel after England recall

Chelsea defender Reece James is delighted that Thomas Tuchel is in charge of England and is looking forward to playing a key role in the World Cup 2026 campaign

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4 w. ago Reece James delivers verdict on Chelsea signing Liam Delap amid poignant injury reflection

Blues captain has bounced back brilliantly after hamstring nightmare and will start for England against Andorra in Barcelona

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