Klopp tears into FIFA’s Club World Cup expansion
June 20 – Jürgen Klopp has never been one to mince words, and the former Liverpool manager’s latest assessment of FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup is typically brutal.
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Bayern cruise past Flamengo to set up PSG clash
June 30 – Germany’s Bayern Munich cruised past Flamengo 4-2 to reach the last eight of the Club World Cup and eliminated the Brazilians.
Maresca slams Club World Cup weather chaos
June 30 – Enzo Maresca didn’t hold back after Chelsea’s dramatic 4-1 extra-time victory over Benfica in the Club World Cup round of 16 – and his target wasn’t the Portuguese side.
European teams dominate last 16 of CWC, four Brazilian clubs into knock-out round
June 27 – Marred in controversy, the Club World Cup’s knockout stage will get under way this weekend with European and Brazilian clubs dominating the competition.
Atletico Madrid bounced out of FIFA Club World Cup by PSG and Botafogo
June 24 – Atletico Madrid have become the first high-profile casualty of FIFA’s new-look Club World Cup, failing to progress beyond the group stage after a bruising campaign that saw them edged out on goal difference by Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil’s Botafogo.
South American strength showcased as clubs advance in FIFA Club World Cup
June 24 – Maintaining the South American flavour to the Club World Cup (CWC), Botafogo and Palmeiras confirmed their spots in the last sixteen of the tournament, with the pair set to meet in an all-Brazilian affair.
Clubs targeting commercial growth through FIFA Club World Cup enterprises
June 24 – The FIFA Club World Cup has become more than just a tournament – it’s evolved into a masterclass in global brand expansion that’s reshaping how football clubs think about connecting with supporters across continents.
FIFA releases first CWC attendance figures. Million sold, millions to go
June 24 – FIFA has announced a total attendance of 556,369 for the first 16 matches of the Club World Cup at an average gate of 34,773.
PSG’s Enrique rabbits on about poor quality CWC pitches
June 25 – In the latest criticism of the Club World Cup, Paris St-Germain manager Luis Enrique took aim at the pitches, saying the “ball bounced like a rabbit” following his club’s victory against the Seattle Sounders.
Saudi’s Al Hilal stay in CWC hunt; Rudiger claims racial abuse in Pachuca match
June 22 – On the same night that their national team were qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Gold Cup, Saudi Arabia’s top club side Al Hilal drew 0-0 with Red Bull Salzburg in Group H to keep their chances of progress to the knockout phase of the Club World Cup alive.
Mbappé released from Florida hospital but still needs recovery time
June 20 – Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé was discharged from hospital last Thursday afternoon after a brief stay for treatment of acute gastroenteritis.
Brazilians scent blood with first win over European club side
June 20 – Botafogo stunned European champions Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 to cause the first major upset of the Club World Cup.
FIFA makes anti-racism U-turn and displays messages at Club World Cup
By Samindra Kunti in Philadephia, USA
June 19 – Countering a major international backlash, FIFA played anti-racism messages at Wednesday’s Club World Cup matches to mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech.
White elephants at the White House. Gianni takes his Juve stooges in for a game of political football
June 18 – In the most surreal moments of the Club World Cup to date (and there have been a few), FIFA President Gianni Infantino paraded players and management from the Juventus team at the White House while US President Donald Trump was in the midst of a press briefing where he was answering questions about whether the US would be engaging militarily in the Israel/Iran conflict.
Tebas says Club World Cup breaks the club eco-system and makes ending it his mission
June 18 – Javier Tebas is seemingly determined not to make FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s Christmas card list, as his criticisms of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup are becoming increasingly vitriolic. But here’s the thing – he might actually have a point.