Sounders miss best Club World Cup chance, Botafogo find a clear path toward knockouts
With PSG and Atletico Madrid also in Club World Cup Group B, Sunday's match between the MLS and Brazilian sides was surely a must-win.
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16th June 2025
Diego Simeone and Luis Enrique are transformative managers heading in very different directions
Atletico Madrid are struggling to keep pace with the standards being set by Spaniard's brilliant PSG side.
Poch: U.S. needed win after losses, recent 'noise'
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- United States coach Mauricio Pochettino welcomed the positives vibes from a tournament-opening 5-0 Gold Cup win over Trinidad and Tobago at PayPal Park that snapped a recent four-game losing streak.
Club World Cup Briefing: What's drawing fans? Can Auckland mismatches be avoided? Is heat a problem?
Catch up on what's happened at the Club World Cup - and what it all means.
Seattle Sounders 1 Botafogo 2 - MLS side falls short in Club World Cup opener
Seattle fought hard but could not complete an opening game comeback against the reigning Copa Libertadores and Brazilian champions.
Creating Florian Wirtz: The living room footballer who still can't stand losing
No video games and rarely TV – the story behind potentially the Premier League's most expensive player.
Should record losers Auckland City be part of the expanded Club World Cup?
Auckland City's 10-0 defeat highlighted a tension at the heart of the new Club World Cup but the fault is not theirs.
Lionel Messi at the Club World Cup: The tactical risk of relying on an ageing genius
Jordan Campbell dissects Messi's opening-game performance and why he might hold Inter Miami back.
Fabio: The 44-year-old goalkeeper who makes Messi look young at the Club World Cup
'Veterans' Lionel Messi and Luka Modric have nothing on Fluminense's Fabio. He's into his mid-forties and showing no signs of slowing down.
The key transfer window dates this summer - and which leagues have the last deadlines
All the key dates for transfers, including the leagues for when the big European deadline is missed.
The esports champion who is now operating as a real-life footballer for Lazio
Oliver Provstgaard's career has seen him win the Champions League in the virtual world — now the aim is to play in it in the real world.
Club World Cup 2025: PSG thrash Atlético Madrid, Bayern Munich dominates Auckland City
The 2025 Club World Cup is in full swing, with an exciting slate of games on Sunday. The four matchups — some incredibly lopsided, some more even — resulted in three wins and a hard-fought draw.
USMNT needed a Gold Cup opener like this to begin deflating the drama
On the heels of a four-match losing streak and contentious dialogue involving its star player, the USMNT really needed a dominant result.
Liam Delap backed to break curse of the Chelsea No 9 shirt and earn England spot
Enzo Maresca has backed Liam Delap to handle the pressure of leading the line for Chelsea and is adamant that the striker will become England’s next No 9. Delap is eager to make a strong first impression following his £30m move from Ipswich Town and will hope to make his Chelsea debut when the Premier League side open their Club World Cup campaign by facing Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC in Atlanta on Monday.
Delap challenged to earn No. 9 after Chelsea move
Enzo Maresca believes Liam Delap has the potential to become England's main striker, but warned the 22-year-old he faces a fight to get into the Chelsea line-up first.
PSG 'hungry' to add Club World Cup to UCL win
Luis Enrique said his Paris Saint-Germain team are "hungry" to add the Club World Cup to their Champions League success, after beating Atlético Madrid 4-0 in the opening game in Group B.
USMNT ends skid, nets 5 in Gold Cup opening win
Malik Tillman scored twice as the United States built a three-goal, first-half lead and ended a four-game losing streak by routing Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 on Sunday in a Concacaf Gold Cup opener.
Club World Cup: MetLife Stadium pitch criticised after hosting first game
The pitch at the stadium which will host next year's World Cup final has been criticised after its Club World Cup debut.
Malik Tillman shines as USMNT secures a much-needed win
Malik Tillman was the USMNT's best as Mauricio Pochettino’s team bounced back from a rough week to open its Gold Cup with a 5-0 victory.
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye a trio of targets from top clubs
Real Madrid eye a trio of targets, including Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Palmeiras 0 Porto 0 - No goals in Group A but 'Ronaldo' arrives at the Club World Cup
Both matches to open play in Group A at the Club World Cup have ended 0-0, keeping things wide open.
USMNT relieves tension with Gold Cup-opening rout of Trinidad & Tobago
Malik Tillman's double set the tone early for a U.S. squad in desperate need of a slump-busting victory.
USMNT gets a relieving win in Gold Cup opener vs. Trinidad and Tobago
Erin Chang/ISI Photos/USSF via Getty ImagesThe 18,000-seat stadium was disconcertingly empty. The opponent, Trinidad and Tobago, was overmatched. The stage in CONCACAF Gold Cup Group D was relatively small, and the troublesome “noise” surrounding the U.S. men’s national team will remain loud.
USMNT gets relieving win in Gold Cup opener vs. Trinidad and Tobago
Erin Chang/ISI Photos/USSF via Getty ImagesThe 18,000-seat stadium was disconcertingly empty. The opponent, Trinidad and Tobago, was overmatched. The stage in CONCACAF Gold Cup Group D was relatively small, and the troublesome “noise” surrounding the U.S. men’s national team will remain loud.
PSG dominate Atlético in Club World Cup opener
Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain beat fellow European heavyweights Atlético Madrid 4-0 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Sunday to get their Club World Cup campaign off to a winning start.
Kiwi amateurs face brutal Club World Cup lesson against German giants
Auckland City FC — a team made up of part-time footballers — lose to Bayern Munich 10-0 at the FIFA Club World Cup.
Big Zuu and Tevez shine as Soccer Aid raises £15m
Big Zuu scores the winner after four goals from Carlos Tevez help the World XI beat England 5-4 in Soccer Aid, raising £15m for Unicef.
Dodger Stadium singer confirms she performed national anthem in Spanish to protest ICE, in defiance of team
An interesting national anthem was performed at Dodger Stadium on Saturday — and not because the team wanted it.
A footballing mismatch – why were Auckland City playing Bayern Munich?
Bayern Munich's Club World Cup group game against Auckland City was a mismatch on the pitch - so why were the part-timers from New Zealand facing the 34-time German champions?.
Real Madrid target Liverpool's Konate - Monday's gossip
Real Madrid hopeful of move for Ibrahima Konate, Arsenal still keen on Viktor Gyokeres but could opt for Benjamin Sesko, and more.
Turk denies England as Slovenia keep their slim Euro Under-21 hopes alive
England Under-21s missed the chance to secure their place in the knockout stage of the European Championship after being held to a goalless draw by Slovenia.
Paris Saint-Germain 4 Atletico Madrid 0 - European champions put down a marker with clinical win
Paris Saint-Germain secured a comfortable win over Atletico Madrid in Group B. Our writers break down the key talking points...
Messi drink launch affirms Spanish as new lingua franca at Club World Cup
Argentina superstar steals limelight again at tournament where South America is saying ‘no mas’ to European hegemony.
Bayern Munich's ruthless win in Club World Cup sets new FIFA record
Bayern Munich set a new all-time record in FIFA competitions.
Hilarious reply as Bayern Munich destroys NZ minnows; stunning miss sums up Atletico — CWC Wrap
Bayern Munich showed no mercy to amateurs Auckland City at the Club World Cup on Sunday, beating the minnows from New Zealand 10-0 in their opening game as Jamal Musiala came off the bench to score a second-half hat-trick.
Musiala nets hat trick, Bayern hit 10 to start CWC
Bayern Munich began their Club World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion with a ruthless 10-0 demolition of Auckland City on Sunday, as Jamal Musiala marked his return from injury with a brilliant second-half hat trick in a commanding team display.
Angel City wear shirts supporting 'immigrant city'
Angel City, the NWSL team based in Los Angeles, distributed T-shirts to fans on Saturday that proclaimed "Immigrant City Football Club.".
Cherki eyes Ballon d'Or after Man City transfer
Rayan Cherki has said he is hoping that Manchester City can provide the platform to win the Ballon d'Or following his move from Lyon.
Never-ending season gives Maresca chance to test Chelsea’s evolving squad
Keeping up with the pace of change in Maresca’s squad is far from easy and their US trip will be more of the same. This is the never-ending season but Chelsea show no sign of wanting to slow down.
Auckland City shut down Kane .. and concede 10 against Bayern at Club World Cup
The good news for Auckland City was that they stopped Harry Kane scoring on Sunday afternoon in Cincinnati. The bad news was that his Bayern Munich teammates were a little more prolific, scoring 10 between them in the opening match of their Club World Cup campaign.
John Textor provides another twist in Crystal Palace ownership saga
The Crystal Palace ownership saga has taken another twist with the club’s largest shareholder, John Textor, listing his holding company Eagle Football for an initial public offering in the US. Textor’s multi-club operation, which also owns majority shares in Lyon and Botafogo, has submitted a draft registration statement to the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Bayern Munich 10 Auckland City 0 - Bundesliga winners run up record-breaking scoreline against part-timers
Seb Stafford-Bloor and Jordan Campbell break down the main talking points from Bayern Munich's 10-0 win over Auckland City.
How did Bayern Munich win 10-0 at the Club World Cup? Their opponents were amateurs
ASSOCIATED PRESSFIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, had billed the Club World Cup as "THE BEST v THE BEST," as the "the 32 best club teams in the world," and the "pinnacle" of soccer.
England U19s produce second-half comeback to beat Netherlands
England score two second-half goals to come from behind against the Netherlands in their opening game of the Women's European U19 Championship in Tarnobrzeg, Poland.
Hamilton Accies Women told to change name by men's club
Hamilton Accies Women are told by the men's club to change their name and branding, just weeks after sealing promotion to the Scottish Women's Premier League.
Leeds sign German forward Nmecha from Wolfsburg
Leeds United announce the signing of Germany forward Lukas Nmecha on a two-year deal.
Man City's Cherki wants Man Utd revenge
New Manchester City signing Rayan Cherki is relishing the chance to punish rivals Manchester United as revenge for his Europa League pain.
Rayan Cherki targets revenge on Manchester United as he begins City adventure
Rayan Cherki has said he is waiting for Manchester City to play Manchester United next season so he can “kill” his new team’s fierce rivals.
Chelsea Keep or Dump: How should the Blues trim their squad before next season?
Fresh off winning the UEFA Europa Conference League and finishing in the top four, what must manager Enzo Maresca & Co. do this offseason to prepare and refine their squad?.
Hearts buy striker Braga from Aalesunds
Claudio Braga signs for Heart of Midlothian after the Scottish Premiership club pay an undisclosed fee to Aalesunds for the Portuguese striker.
'Hire and fire' not good for Scottish football - Martindale
Livingston manager David Martindale says he is an example of how management "continuity" is a better way to run a football club.
Italy great Gattuso named country's new coach
Former midfield great Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed as Italy's new head coach following Luciano Spalletti exit from the national team.
‘A symbol of Italian football’: Azzurri appoint Gennaro Gattuso as head coach
The former Milan and Napoli manager Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed Italy’s national-team coach, the Italian football federation (FIGC) confirmed on Sunday. Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti, who was sacked last week as a result of a 3-0 defeat by Norway in a World Cup qualifier.
NWSL’s Angel City wear ‘Immigrant City Football Club’ shirts after Los Angeles raids
Angel City, Los Angeles’ NWSL team, wore shirts that proclaimed themselves “Immigrant City Football Club” before Saturday night’s game against the North Carolina Courage.
Italy name World Cup winner Gattuso as manager
Italy appoint their 2006 World Cup-winning midfielder Gennaro Gattuso as their manager, replacing Luciano Spalletti.
Gennaro Gattuso appointed new Italy head coach following Luciano Spalletti dismissal
Italy have confirmed Gattuso's appointment and the 47-year-old will be officially presented on June 19.
The USMNT's latest soap opera stars Christian Pulisic, legends, and now coach Mauricio Pochettino
Christian Pulisic made a debatable but reasonable decision last month to skip the Gold Cup, and that, he surely hoped, would be that. His body and mind were “talking” to him. They needed a full offseason to recharge ahead of next year's World Cup.
15th June 2025
PSG inspired by SoFi as new stadium hunt begins
PSG are drawing inspiration from new state-of-the-art venues in Los Angeles as they process of building a new stadium for the team, the club's CEO said.
Meet Auckland City, the CWC's only amateur team
A team full of amateurs will take on Bayern Munich, Benfica and Boca Juniors at the Club World Cup.
Rangers deny rule breach over Brown 'corrupt' comment
Rangers say they "firmly deny any breach of Scottish FA rules" after former defender John Brown called a refereeing decision "corrupt" on Rangers TV.
Transfer rumors, news: Man United's Rasmus Højlund wanted by Inter Milan
Inter Milan are targeting Rasmus Højlund, with Man United yet to decide the striker's future. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Underdogs to top dogs: Kevin De Bruyne’s arrival signals new era for Napoli
The Belgian remains a superstar despite his age and will be a huge boost to Conte, Lukaku and McTominay. Kevin De Bruyne’s move to Napoli this past week felt understated: one of the finest players of a generation switching clubs for the first time in a decade, to little fanfare.
'Immigrant City' - Angel City respond to LA raids
Angel City players wear T-shirts reading 'Immigrant City Football Club' as a show of support following immigration raids in Los Angeles.
Tottenham seal Mathys Tel move permanent with £30m transfer fee
Tottenham have sealed the permanent signing of Mathys Tel for a fee of about €35m (£30m). Spurs paid Bayern Munich a €10m loan fee to sign the forward for the second half of the Premier League season.
Estêvão focused on CWC ahead of Chelsea move
Estêvão has said the move to Chelsea is "a dream come true" while adding that he hopes to end his time at Palmeiras on a high at the Club World Cup this summer.
Tel joins Spurs in permanent deal after loan
Tottenham Hotspur have signed Mathys Tel on a permanent transfer from Bayern Munich, the Premier League club has announced.
Dwyane Wade wears many hats after the NBA: Father, entrepreneur, cancer survivor
"I wanted to jump right into my strengths when I retired — and then obviously learn other things along the way," Wade said.
Is Inter Miami at risk of being exposed at the Club World Cup?
Javier Mascherano's side boasts big-name players, but they looked pedestrian on the big stage and Lionel Messi cannot do it all alone.
Spurs sign Tel on permanent £30m deal from Bayern
French forward Mathys Tel scored three goals in 20 games on loan for Tottenham last season.
???? Marco Reus delivers a magical assist for LA Galaxy
While the Club World Cup is being played, the ball keeps rolling in the MLS. During the early morning match, one of the illustrious footballers in the American championship showed off his skills.Sick ...
Copenhagen enter race to sign Celtic's Taylor - gossip
Copenhagen join Greek side PAOK in the race to sign Celtic defender Greg Taylor, while Rangers face competition for two transfer targets.
'Best since Neymar' - Chelsea to get early look at 'special' signing
Chelsea fans will get their first chance to watch their new wonderkid signing at the Fifa Club World Cup... but not for their team.
Whatever the Club World Cup is, it's the world's passion for soccer that makes it sing
Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Some balked at the “alarming” ticket prices. Others were scared off by ICE. Some were denied visas by U.S. consular officers.
Whatever the Club World Cup is, the world's passion for soccer will make it sing
Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Some balked at the “alarming” ticket prices. Others were scared off by ICE. Some were denied visas by U.S. consular officers.
USA players 'cannot dictate plan' - Pochettino
United States men's coach Mauricio Pochettino tells his players they cannot pick and choose which games they will be available for.
Mexico holds off D.R. to begin Gold Cup with win
Defending champion Mexico overcame a slow start to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-2 on Saturday night in a Concacaf Gold Cup group stage match.
Transfer rumors, news: Robertson open to move as Atlético Madrid circle
Liverpool fullback Andy Robertson has reportedly welcomed interest from Atlético Madrid over a summer move. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Mexico see off Dominican Republic in Gold Cup opener amid Ice concerns
Defending champion Mexico overcame a slow start to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-2 on Saturday night in a Concacaf Gold Cup group stage match.
Infantino's Club World Cup is alive - and on opening night it sort of worked
The opening night of FIFA's “new era for soccer” was not without its cringe moments, but it also delivered a fun game of football.
Edson Álvarez helps Mexico survive Dominican Republic thriller, win Gold Cup opener
The defending champions made a wining start, but didn't have it all their own way.
Messi shows glimpses of his genius on Fifa’s stage of fakery as Club World Cup begins
A largely incoherent Inter Miami was held to a scoreless draw by Al Ahly as the opening ceremony outshined the football on the pitch. Well, this was at least a first. Gianni was right on that front.
Auckland City FC: 'We are the working-class team at the FIFA Club World Cup'
The amateurs from New Zealand will take on the might of Bayern Munich, Benfica and Boca Juniors at the tournament in the United States.
How Premier League transfers really work in 2025 - and are rules being broken?
Confused by the way players' moves to new clubs happen these days? Steve Madeley explains what actually goes on...
The Portuguese gym helping Ruben Dias, Rafael Leao and more with brutal demands of modern game
Dias is one of several players using what little downtime they have to carry out extra work they cannot do with their clubs.
The 12 Premier League players who need a transfer this summer
Whether they have fallen out of favour or form, there are a number of players in the top flight who need a move.
The FIFA Club World Cup ball, scientifically tested
The ball that will be used this summer is marketed as one that will support 'fast, precise play' - but how does it feel to kick?.
PSG are still spending a lot of money - but they're doing it very differently
Paris Saint-Germain's longed-for Champions League success came with a younger team - but still one that cost significant money to assemble.
Poch: Pulisic can't dictate which games he plays
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said he wouldn't allow Christian Pulisic to dictate which games he would be available for.
Messi denied late as Miami draws CWC opener
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were held to a scoreless draw against Egypt's Al Ahly in the opening game of the Club World Cup on Saturday night.
Inter Miami, Al Ahly open Club World Cup with stalemate -- but FIFA will be happy
The new era of the Club World Cup began on Saturday with a tense draw between Inter Miami and Al Ahly.
Angel City FC players wear ‘Immigrant City Football Club’ shirts amid ongoing ICE raids
Angel City FC responded to immigration raids and the resulting protests in Los Angeles during Saturday night’s home match against North Carolina.
Messi denied in CWC opener as incredible final play leaves Beckham stunned
The Lionel Messi starring, David Beckham owned Inter Miami were unable to find the back of the net in the FIFA Club World Cup opener as they played out a scoreless draw with Egypt’s Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Al Ahly 0, Inter Miami 0 - Messi comes close as 60,000 take in lively Club World Cup opener
Analysis of the opening game of the Club World Cup in Miami.
Club World Cup: Lionel Messi and Inter Miami stumble in opener as Egypt's Al Ahly steals the show
Hector Vivas - FIFA via Getty ImagesMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami came to Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday as the Club World Cup’s handpicked opening act, but left with a laborious 0-0 draw, and with waning hopes that they can compete on this first-of-its-kind global stage.
Inter Milan's Mehdi Taremi stuck in native Iran, will miss Club World Cup amid Israel conflict
Europa Press Sports via Getty ImagesInter Milan will play the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup without forward Mehdi Taremi amid the escalating conflict between Israel and his native Iran, according to ESPN. Israel struck Iran on Friday with a series of missile attacks aimed at the country's nuclear facilities and high-ranking military officials, with Revolutionary Guard head Hossein Salami among the casualties.
???? San Diego FC star scores from inside centre circle in MLS showdown
Major League Soccer has delivered yet another banger. This time, the honour belongs to Anders Dreyer, who took it upon himself to bring second-place San Diego back into their tie with third-place Min...
Pochettino issues stern response to Pulisic: 'I am the head coach ... not a mannequin'
The USMNT manager in no uncertain terms emphasized the team over the individual in a loud rebuke to his star player.
Italy to appoint Gattuso as coach, Buffon confirms
Italy are set to appoint their former midfielder Gennaro Gattuso as new head coach to replace the recently sacked Luciano Spalletti, Gianluigi Buffon said.
Inter's Taremi stuck in Iran and will miss CWC
Inter Milan forward Mehdi Taremi will not be able to join his teammates at the Club World Cup in the United States as he is stuck in Tehran amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.
