Here's why Rayan Ait-Nouri did not make his Man City debut in their Club World Cup opening match.
R Chakraborty
Xabi Alonso is expected to tweak his Real Madrid starting line up at the FIFA Club World Cup.
Feargal Brennan
Pep Guardiola has given his verdict on the new Man City signees' debut in the Club World Cup.
Kylian Mbappe missed Real Madrid's Club World Cup opener against Al Hilal.
Dutch star Tijjani Reijnders is set to play a key role for Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup and beyond.
Palmeiras and Al Ahly square off at MetLife Stadium in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game on Thursday afternoon. The Sporting News has you covered with all the expert betting tips and predictions for the game.
Hector Salerno
Phil Foden inspired defending champions Manchester City to a 2-0 victory over Moroccan side Wydad Casablanca in the Club World Cup.
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Real Madrid have kicked off the Xabi Alonso era in low-key style.
Assessing the player performances from Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal at the FIFA Club World Cup.
Joe Wright
Xabi Alonso and Simone Inzaghi take charge of Real Madrid and Al Hilal for the first time and there are big selection calls to make.
Dom Farrell
Phil Foden had a clear message as Manchester City eased to an opening FIFA Club World Cup win over Wydad.
Manchester City started their Club World Cup bid with a 2-0 win over Wydad AC. Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku got the goals before Rico Lewis was sent off late on.
Juventus face Al Ain in the Club World Cup on Thursday morning. The Sporting News has you covered with all the expert betting tips and predictions for the game.
Mexican side Pachuca kick-off their Club World Cup campaign when they face Austrians Salzburg in Cincinnati. The Sporting News has you covered with all the expert betting tips and predictions for the game.
A new-look Manchester City squad and coaching team will seek to put a trophy-less season behind them at the Club World Cup. Pep Guardiola's side begin their Group G campaign against Wydad AC.
Paris Saint-Germain take on Botafogo as the FIFA Club World Cup pits the winners of the UEFA Champions League and Copa Libertadores against one another.
Hoping to emerge victorious debuting both a new manager and star signing, Real Madrid open their 2025 Club World Cup on Wednesday with a group-stage match against star-studded Saudi side Al Hilal in Miami.
Kyle Bonn
Manchester City face Wydad AC in the Club World Cup. Here's The Sporting News' betting predictions and tips for this clash in the USA.
Inter Milan's first FIFA Club World Cup game is against Monterrey on June 17. But Mehdi Taremi won't be there and his participation in the tournament is in doubt.
Pep Guardiola has new coaches and new players in tow for Manchester City's Club World Cup campaign. But why was so much change needed, and what does it mean for the likes of Erling Haaland and Phil Foden?
Monterrey and Inter square off in their opening match in Group E of the Club World Cup. The Sporting News has you covered with all the expert betting tips and predictions for the game.
Abhinav Sharma
South Korea's Ulsan HD and South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns open their Club World Cup campaigns in Orlando. The Sporting News has you covered with all the expert betting tips and predictions for the game.
Boca Juniors and Benfica took the pitch in Miami in a chaotic, red card-filled and goal-filled game.
Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez each scored for Chelsea, and Liam Delap had an assist in his debut.
River Plate kick-off their Club World Cup journey when they face Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds. The Sporting News has you covered with all the expert betting tips and predictions for the game.
Enzo Maresca has highlighted 'strange environment' at the Club World Cup despite Chelsea's win.
The former La Liga star has his thoughts clear when asked about Real Madrid's chances.
Ajay Gandhar
South American powerhouse Flamengo and African giants Esperance Tunis lock horns in Philadelphia. The Sporting News has you covered with all the expert betting tips and predictions for the game.
Benfica kick off their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign with their opening group game against Boca Juniors at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL. The Sporting News has you covered with all the expert betting tips and predictions for the game.
Chelsea shrugged off a spirited challenge from MLS side LAFC as they secured victory in their 2025 Club World Cup opener by a 2-0 scoreline in Atlanta on Monday.
Chelsea have their sights set on the lucrative 2025 FIFA Club World Cup prize pot as they begin their tournament in Atlanta with a group stage match against MLS side LAFC.
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta will host one of the favoured candidates to win the 2025 Club World Cup on Monday as Chelsea face LAFC.
Xabi Alonso has sent a brutal warning to the Real Madrid squad ahead of the Club World Cup.
Beaten UEFA Champions League finalists Inter Milan begin their FIFA Club World Cup campaign against Monterrey, playing under new head coach Cristian Chivu for the first time.
Argentine giants River Plate have their eyes on the knockout stages of the Club World Cup. Marcelo Gallardo's side start their Group E campaign against Urawa Red Diamonds.
Bayern Munich have set a new FIFA record at their Club World Cup opener.
Luis Enrique, who has had a perfect record this season sent warning after win over Atletico Madrid.
Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain began their Club World Cup bid against fellow European heavyweights Atletico Madrid, running out dominant 4-0 winners in South America.
It was a mismatch on paper, and it was on the field as well.
Bayern Munich showed no mercy as they hammered the amateurs of Auckland City 10-0 at the FIFA Club World Cup.
Luis Enrique meets old foe Diego Simeone when European champions Paris Saint-Germain start their FIFA Club World Cup campaign against Atletico Madrid.
Lumen Field Stadium will be the scene of a true final for both teams as Botafogo and Seattle Sounders share Group B of the 2025 Club World Cup.
There was plenty of attacking football, but the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup opened with a scoreless draw between Inter Miami and Al Ahly.
Porto and Palmeiras begin their journey to the 2025 Club World Cup with an important clash of continents.
The new FIFA Club World Cup trophy is a gorgeous gold-plated plate with a lot going on.
Inter Miami and Al Ahly open the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a thrilling scoreless draw that saw both goalkeepers stand on their heads in a back-and-forth affair.
Changes to the Laws of the Game include the use of referee body cam footage, an update to the semi-automated offside technology, and rule changes for adjudicating goalkeeper possession, penalty taking, and more.
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup officially kicks off on Saturday as guest participant Inter Miami takes on recent CAF Champions League winner Al Ahly from Miami.
The maiden edition of the restructured Club World Cup starts this weekend, as hosts Inter Miami welcome Egyptian side Al Ahly to the Hard Rock Stadium. The Sporting News has you covered with all the expert betting tips and predictions for the game.
Botafogo's maiden Copa Libertadores success in 2024 booked their place at the Club World Cup. They kickoff against a Seattle Sounders team with home-field advantage.
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami teammate is set to miss the Club World Cup's opening match.
Inter Miami boss has compared Venezuelan star to Lionel Messi ahead of the Club World Cup.
Man City have been handed an injury boost as star has returned to training ahead of the Club World Cup.
The Rose Bowl in Los Angeles is set to host the only match-up between European teams on Matchday 1 of the 2025 Club World Cup.
Bayern Munich kick off their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign with their opening group game against Auckland City at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Sporting News has you covered with all the expert betting tips and predictions for the game.
FIFA's latest attempt to craft a more meaningful global club football competition has resulted in the expansion of the Club World Cup, a tournament high on promise but lacking in delivery.
Micah Richards has heaped praise on new Man City signee and tipped him to win the Club World Cup.
Everything you need to know about the new, expanded Club World Cup — FIFA's flagship new soccer tournament that takes place in the United States in June and July 2025.
32 teams from all across the world will convene to participate at the revamped 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with FIFA instituting a particular rule to prevent too many teams from one country filling up the qualifying positions.
Man City star has explained his omission from the Club World Cup squad.
The complete breakdown of the confirmed rosters for all 32 teams at the Club World Cup. Some squads include some brand-new signings.
FIFA's new competition will be contested in the United States in the summer of 2025.
Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid are the Spanish representatives at the new, expanded Club World Cup. Here is why Barcelona are not involved.
Chelsea will feature at FIFA's expanded Club World Cup in 2025, despite the fact they have not been champions of England or Europe for a few years.
As Rayan Cherki arrives at Manchester City with Jack Grealish's career with the club seemingly at an end, Pep Guardiola has gained a reputation for stifling creative talents.
A full travel ban relating to 12 countries, with restrictions for seven more, was introduced in the United States on June 9. How will this impact participants at the FIFA Club World Cup and CONCACAF Gold Cup?
The expanded FIFA Club World Cup begins in June 2025. How did the 32 clubs from across the globe earn their place at the tournament in the United States?
The expanded FIFA Club World Cup means new transfer rules for those competing in the 32-team event in the United States. Here's a breakdown of how they work.
Former Man City star has opened up on 'amazing' Lionel Messi and Pep Guardiola reunion at Club World Cup.
Former star has referred to Manchester City's Club World Cup entry as 'a joke.'
Cristiano Ronaldo had been touted for a temporary move to a Club World Cup team. It seems he has other ideas.
Vishal Bhawani
Lionel Messi's former teammate has explained why Club World Cup is important for Inter Miami.
Man City star is reportedly set to be excluded from the squad for the Club World Cup.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were chosen as the host nominees for the 2025 Club World Cup instead of the to-be-determined 2024 MLS champions.
Chelsea learned their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group-stage opponents at the draw in December 2024.
Liam Happe
Club Leon's removal from the FIFA Club World Cup caused a storm three months before the new expanded tournament gets underway.
Club America and LAFC face off in Los Angeles to determine which team will compete in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, filling the spot vacated by Leon in a one-off play-off shootout on Saturday.
Juan Estevez
The 2025 Club World Cup is set to begin in less than a month, but FIFA still does not know all the participants who will enter the reformatted competition.
After FA Cup final disappointment against Crystal Palace, Kevin De Bruyne appears to be entering his final week as a Manchester City player.
Will Trent Alexander-Arnold be able to play for Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup?
Real Madrid will be without a key star for this summer's FIFA Club World Cup.
Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly made up his mind over staying at Real Madrid this summer.
Alphonso Davies is facing months out with a knee injury that will keep him out of the rest of the season and Bayern Munich's FIFA Club World Cup campaign.
The new FIFA Club World Cup has a huge prize pot, and teams can earn more depending on how they perform.
Since joining Inter Miami in the summer of 2023, Lionel Messi has completely changed the landscape of Major League Soccer. His goal in 2025 will be to guide the Herons to a league title.
Liverpool are six-time champions of Europe, most recently in 2019, so why are they not in the expanded Club World Cup?
Inter Miami know their group-stage opponents for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup — a tournament in which they will play the opening match.
Mamelodi Sundowns have something of a daunting group at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Seattle Sounders know their group-stage opponents for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Manchester City learned their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 opponents at the draw in December 2024.
FIFA confirmed Al Hilal's group-stage opponents for the FIFA Club World Cup in a draw in December.
Real Madrid know their group-stage opponents for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
On a who's who of world football, the Catalan giants are conspicuous by their absence.
Pep Guardiola secured yet another trophy as Manchester City beat Fluminense 4-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup final in 2023.
The race for FIFA Club World Cup glory in 2025 begins with the group-stage draw on December 5, but which star name has won the most titles in tournament history?
With FIFA expanding its Club World Cup for 2025, here's a look at the most successful teams in the tournament's history.
Manchester City stormed to a 4-0 final win over Fluminense to secure a first-ever FIFA Club World Cup title in Jeddah.
The 2023 FIFA Club World Cup offered the chance of a global title for the winner alongside a sizeable financial prize.
FIFA announced that a 32-team Club World Cup would debut in 2025, with clubs from across the globe traveling to a central location every four years to decide a worldwide club champion. The first will take place in the USA.
FIFA have confirmed ambitious plans for the 2025 Club World Cup with the 2024 tournament removed from the calendar.
The 2023 FIFA Club World Cup features Premier League and Champions League holders Manchester City. Here are the key details on how to watch the competition via TV or streaming.
Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City side will look to put even more silverware into their cabinet as they take on Fluminense in the Club World Cup final.
Nathan Evans
Manchester City face a huge FIFA Club World Cup final clash with Fluminense on December 22 and here's the latest information on kickoff time plus TV and streaming details.
Pep Guardiola leads Manchester City's bid for FIFA Club World Cup against Fluminense on Friday. The competition holds fond memories for the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich head coach.
Second-half goals from Mateo Kovacic and Bernardo Silva saw Manchester City cruise into the Club World Cup final with a 3-0 win over Urawa Red Diamonds. Pep Guardiola's side will face Copa Libertadores winners Fluminense on Friday.
Sir Alex Ferguson's treble winners in 1999 caused major furore when Manchester United turned down their usual invite to the traditional cup competition to play in a FIFA tournament.
Dominic Booth
Fluminense were torn apart on the counter throughout the Club World Cup semifinal, but as Al Ahly repeatedly wasted chances, the Brazilian side stood tall to weather the storm and advance to the final in the end.
Manchester City are bidding for a first-ever world title as they enter the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals on December 19 and here's the latest information on kickoff time, plus TV and streaming options.
Reigning Copa Libertadores champions Fluminense get a chance to impress on the global stage as they begin their FIFA Club World Cup journey with a semifinal matchup against Egyptian side Al Ahly.
The FIFA Club World Cup 2023 takes place in December and the line-up is now complete. Find out who's taking part here.
The FIFA Club World Cup 2023 kicks off on December 12 with the short format competition offering a global title to the winner.
Real Madrid lifted their record fifth Club World Cup title in 2022, but only after they were given a real fight by Saudi club Al Hilal who made a game of things in an eight-goal thriller.
The 2023 FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in Saudi Arabia on December 12 with Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad among the teams competing.
The FIFA Club World Cup 2023 will be the final edition of the current version of the competition, with Manchester City aiming for glory in Saudi Arabia in December.
The FIFA Club World Cup 2023 will wrap the calendar year with the chance for one side to be crowned as world champion.
Vinicius Junior and Federico Valverde each scored braces as Real Madrid claimed their fifth Club World Cup with an entertaining 5-3 win over Al Hilal.
The 2023 FIFA Club World Cup hosted by Morocco took place in February as the champions from each continent, including Real Madrid, Flamengo and Seattle Sounders, met to determine the best team on the planet.
Simon Borg
Real Madrid won the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time since 2018, extending their record of trophies in the history of the competition.
The FIFA Club World Cup brings the continental club champions together in a global club competition designed to crown the best team in the world.
The 2023 edition of the FIFA Club World Cup was the latest in a global competition featuring a collection of continental champions battling for the title of the world's best club.
The club champions from every continent compete in a global showdown at the FIFA Club World Cup, and can return home not just with a trophy, but with some serious prize money, as well.
How to follow the action live as Real Madrid and Al-Hilal meet in the Club World Cup final in Rabat.
Ben Miller
Real Madrid will hope to reignite their La Liga title chase overseas as they contest for the Club World Cup trophy against Al Hilal in Morocco.
Real Madrid look to maintain Europe's stranglehold on the FIFA Club World Cup as Los Blancos meet Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal in the final.
Real Madrid hope to increase their record FIFA Club World Cup trophy count by one more as they take on Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia in the competition's final.
Real Madrid will face Al Hilal in the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup final after sealing a 4-1 semifinal win over Al Ahly, with two goals in stoppage time to avoid a late scare.
Amidst a rough patch in domestic league play, Real Madrid have made the trip to Morocco to begin their Club World Cup journey, slotting into the semifinals against Egyptian side Al Ahly.
The FIFA Club World Cup is an annual event that pits the continental champions from each confederation against each other in a global tournament to crown a worldwide club title winner. Real Madrid are this year's favorites.
Here are all the details for the match which will crown the winner of the FIFA Club World Cup in 2023 with the title contested in Morocco.
This year's Club World Cup in Morocco will feature a notable procedural trial that could prove a positive addition to VAR meant to ease some confusion amongst fans and commentators for decisions made on replay review.
Football icon Ronaldo is the subject of a new DAZN feature, The Phenomenon. Here's how to watch it and when.
Ukraine return to competitive international action with a huge FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying playoff semifinal against Scotland in Glasgow. Which players are in their squad?
Joshua Thomas