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Wed, 2025-06-18 20:54

MIAMI: Boca Juniors players Ander Herrera and Nicolas Figal were handed four-match bans by FIFA after being sent off in their Club World Cup opener against Benfica, a spokesperson for the Argentine club told Reuters on Wednesday.

Boca disagreed with the sanctions imposed on their players after Benfica鈥檚 Andrea Belotti received a two-match ban for catching Ayrton Costa in the head with a high boot in the 72nd minute.

鈥淲e have already contacted FIFA to submit an appeal,鈥� said the club spokesperson.

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Kolo Muani, Conceicao each score twice in Juventus鈥� 5-0 win over Al-Ain in the Club World Cup

rbksa — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:29:19 +0000

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Thu, 2025-06-19 05:55

WASHINGTON: Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceicao each scored twice and Juventus closed out the first round of the group stage in the Club World Cup with a 5-0 victory over Al-Ain on Wednesday night.

The 36-time Italian champions opened the scoring at the 11th minute on Kolo Muani鈥檚 header in front of 18,161 fans, many on them wearing white and black-striped Juventus jerseys.

Ten minutes later, Conceicao dribbled the ball inside the penalty box and made it 2-0.

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Real Madrid wilt in Miami heat as Al-Hilal spoil Alonso鈥檚 debut

Sajjadkk — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:57:31 +0000

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Thu, 2025-06-19 00:49

MIAMI: Real Madrid labored to a 1-1 Club World Cup draw against a spirited Al-Hilal in searing heat on Wednesday as Xabi Alonso鈥檚 managerial debut for the 15-time European champions delivered flashes of promise but ultimately felt like an exhibition match.
Gonzalo Garcia, stepping in for the fever-stricken Kylian Mbappe, gave Real an early lead with a composed finish, but Ruben Neves levelled from the spot before halftime as Simone Inzaghi鈥檚 men showed defensive grit and enough attacking intent to rattle their illustrious opponents.

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Foden and Doku power second-string Man City past Wydad

rbksa — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:35:32 +0000

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Wed, 2025-06-18 21:35

PHILADELPHIA: Manchester City began their Club World Cup campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Morocco鈥檚 Wydad Casablanca in their Group G opener on Wednesday, courtesy of first-half goals from Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku.

Manager Pep Guardiola opted to start with several key players on the bench, including Erling Haaland, Rodri, Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva, Josko Gvardiol and John Stones for what was a sweltering midday kickoff at Philadelphia鈥檚 Lincoln Financial Field.

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Barcelona sign goalkeeper Joan Garc铆a from crosstown rival Espanyol

rbksa — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:17:57 +0000

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Wed, 2025-06-18 18:17

BARCELONA: Barcelona are signing Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garc铆a, who was once linked to a move to Arsenal, to a six-year contract, the Spanish champion said Wednesday.

The 24-year-old Garc铆a recently finished a stellar first season in La Liga when he led all goalies in saves with an average of almost four a game.

He will now join Espanyol鈥檚 main rival.

Barcelona said they activated a release clause of 25 million euros ($28.5 million) and that Garc铆a is expected to sign the contract Friday in a 鈥減rivate ceremony鈥� at the club offices.

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Al-Ain 鈥榟onored and proud鈥� to represent UAE at Club World Cup against Juventus, says Khalid Al-Hashemi

Arbee — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:37:25 +0000

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ABU DHABI: Al-Ain defender Khalid Al-Hashemi says it will be a privilege for the club鈥檚 players to take to the field at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup against Juventus in their opening fixture.

Al-Ain begin their FIFA Club World Cup campaign against the Italian giants in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, June 18 (4 a.m. KSA on June 19) before further Group G matches vs. Manchester City and Wydad.

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Scorching heat sparks welfare fears at Club World Cup

Sajjadkk — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:24:29 +0000

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Tue, 2025-06-17 23:16

MIAMI:聽Soaring temperatures and oppressive humidity at the Club World Cup are fueling concerns among players, coaches, and fans, with calls for additional cooling breaks and adjustments to match schedules.

Midday kickoff temperatures in Pasadena at the weekend approached 32掳 Celsius (89.6掳 Fahrenheit), forcing players in the Paris St. Germain vs. Atletico Madrid match to dig in early as the midday sun blazed on the Rose Bowl鈥檚 uncovered stands and pitch.

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Fluminense begin Club World Cup with goalless draw against Dortmund

rbksa — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:49:46 +0000

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Tue, 2025-06-17 21:49

NEW JERSEY: Fluminense held Borussia Dortmund to a 0-0 draw in their Group F Club World Cup opener in New Jersey on Tuesday, as the Brazilian side were left to rue missed chances at MetLife Stadium.

Fluminense were firmly in control against the Bundesliga side in the first half but Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel produced a handful of superb saves to frustrate the Brazilian team in front of a crowd mostly in their favor.

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Atmosphere for Chelsea鈥檚 Club World Cup opener a bit strange, says Maresca

rbksa — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:49:36 +0000

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Tue, 2025-06-17 19:47

LOS ANGELES: Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said the atmosphere at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta was 鈥渁 bit strange鈥� as his side began their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC in front of swathes of empty seats.

The multi-purpose stadium has a 71,000 capacity but Monday鈥檚 group stage match, which kicked-off at 3 p.m., attracted little over 22,000 spectators.

Atlanta is over 2,000 miles (3,220 km) away from Los Angeles, where Major League Soccer club LAFC are based.

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Green Falcons resume training before facing US in Texas

bassam.zaazaa — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:18:26 +0000

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SAN DIEGO: 萝莉视频鈥檚 national football team resumed training in San Diego on Monday ahead of Thursday鈥檚 match against the USA in Austin, Texas.

The Green Falcons arrived in Los Angeles last week to take part in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, hosted by the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football.

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Boca denied by two Argentines as Benfica fight back

Sajjadkk — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:36:08 +0000

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MIAMI GARDENS, United States, June 17, 2025 : Goals from two Argentine internationals denied Boca Juniors victory over Benfica on Monday, as the Buenos Aires side were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw in a stormy Club World Cup Group C clash.
An Angel Di Maria penalty on the stroke of half-time and an 86th-minute header from Nicolas Otamendi earned the 10-man Lisbon side a point from a fiercely contested encounter in what was a de facto home game for Boca.

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萝莉视频 edges Haiti 1-0 in Gold Cup on penalty kick

rbksa — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:14:10 +0000

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Mon, 2025-06-16 04:13

Saleh Al-Shehri鈥檚 penalty kick in the 21st minute held up as the winner as 萝莉视频 shut out Haiti 1-0 in CONCACAF Gold Cup Group A play on Sunday night in San Diego.
Al-Shehri drew a foul in the penalty area on Frantzdy Pierrot in the 18th minute, then converted a right-footed shot to the bottom left corner to lift 萝莉视频 (1-0-0, 3 points) in the opener for both teams.

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Palmeiras and Porto draw 0-0 in their first Club World Cup match

Sajjadkk — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:28:48 +0000

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ: Palmeiras and two-time European champion Porto tied 0-0 in their opening match of the Club World Cup on Sunday night before a crowd of 46,275 at MetLife Stadium, which was just over half full.
Estev茫o鈥檚 left-footed shot in first-half stoppage time went into the hands of Cla煤dio Ramos, and Richard R铆os鈥� attempt off the rebound was blocked.
Palmeiras, Brazil鈥檚 club champion in 2022 and 鈥�23, qualified as the 2021 Copa Libertadores winner, while Porto reached the tournament as Europe鈥檚 fifth-ranked eligible team over a four-year period.

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PSG cruise past Atletico to win Club World Cup opener

Sajjadkk — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 21:37:07 +0000

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PASADENA, United States: Newly crowned European Champions Paris Saint-Germain launched their bid for Club World Cup glory with a convincing 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
In searing heat at the Pasadena Rose Bowl east of Los Angeles, PSG proved too hot to handle for their Spanish opponents in an impressive opening Group B win.
Goals from Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Senny Mayulu and Lee Kang-In sealed the three points for PSG, who delighted a crowd of 80,619 with their adventurous attacking play.

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