Torrent: Time with Pep key vs. ‘superior’ Dortmund
Monterrey head coach Domenec Torrent admitted his team faces a superior opponent in Borussia Dortmund in the Club World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, but he expects the Liga MX side to compete well. Read More
Lautaro rips Inter after CWC exit: ‘Fight, or leave’
Inter captain Lautaro Martínez sharply criticized his team’s lack of commitment and performance after the 2-0 loss against Fluminense in the Club World Cup round of 16. Read More
‘Big possibility’ Mbappé plays for Madrid vs. Juve
Kylian Mbappé is close to making his FIFA Club World Cup debut in Real Madrid’s round of 16 clash against Juventus at the Club World Cup, with coach Xabi Alonso saying it is a “big possibility” that the forward will be fit to play. Read More
Brazil’s Fluminense upset Inter to reach quarters
Fluminense reached the Club World Cup quarterfinals with a stunning 2-0 win over Inter Milan as German Cano’s early goal and Hercules’ stoppage-time strike toppled the Champions League runners-up in sweltering heat on Monday. Read More
Carvajal: ‘I’ll play anywhere’ in Xabi’s Madrid setup
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal said he is ready to play in any position in Xabi Alonso’s team. Read More
FIFPRO: U.S. temps a concern for ’26 World Cup
FIFPRO has raised concerns over the effect of intense heat during the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States by saying that two games — Paris Saint-Germain-Atlético Madrid and Chelsea-Esperance — should have been postponed due to extreme heat. Read More
USMNT squeak past Costa Rica in Gold Cup quarterfinals; Club World Cup cream rising to the top in knockouts
The United States came from behind, coughed up a lead and ultimately got the job done, just barely Read More
Transfer window: What do Europe’s big clubs still need?
The transfer window is starting to fully kick into gear. Europe’s top clubs have already been making some big moves, but what else are they planning? Read More
Club World Cup offers clues about Messi’s role with Argentina in 2026
The Club World Cup illustrated how Lionel Messi can compete against world-class defenses, so what can Argentina expect from him at the 2026 World Cup? Read More