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Real Madrid stumble in Club World Cup opener as Al-Hilal hold firm in Miami heat

Real Madrid toiled to a 1-1 draw with a resolute Al‑Hilal in sweltering Miami on Wednesday, as Xabi Alonso’s managerial bow offered only...

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Foden shines as Man City begin new Club World Cup chapter with win over Wydad

Manchester City ushered in a new era at the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, but it was a familiar face who stole the...

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Mbappe doubtful for Real Madrid’s Club World Cup opener against Al-Hilal

Kylian Mbappe is a major doubt for Real Madrid’s opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup against Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal on Wednesday,...

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Club World Cup draws global audience but faces patchy attendance in U.S. debut

Nearly 1.5 million tickets have been sold for the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup, with fans from over 130 countries securing seats...

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River Plate see off Urawa Red Diamonds to open Club World Cup campaign with victory

River Plate began their Club World Cup journey with a 3-1 win over Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds on Tuesday, thanks to goals from...

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Sparse crowd watches Chelsea begin Club World Cup campaign in Atlanta

Chelsea began their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Los Angeles FC in front of a sparse crowd at...

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Ex-referee David Coote charged by FA over leaked comments about Jurgen Klopp

Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged by the Football Association (FA) for making derogatory remarks about ex-Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp...

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Crystal Palace set to sign PSV goalkeeper Walter Benitez on free transfer

Crystal Palace are on the verge of completing the signing of PSV Eindhoven goalkeeper Walter Benitez on a free transfer. The 32-year-old Argentina...

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Four handed suspended sentences for hate crimes against Vinicius Jr

Four individuals have received suspended prison sentences after being found guilty of hate crimes targeting Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. The group was...

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Messi and heavy security mark opening of revamped Club World Cup

Lionel Messi took center stage amid tight security as the revamped Club World Cup kicked off in the United States on Saturday. Inter...