A late own-goal by goalkeeper Weverton took Chelsea through to the Club World Cup semifinals on Friday as the Premier League side edged Palmeiras of Brazil 2-1 .
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FIFPro warns of ‘wake-up call’ over extreme heat at Club World Cup
Global soccer players’ union FIFPro on Monday called for longer half-time breaks at next year’s World Cup to mitigate the effects of extreme heat, saying challenges faced by players at the ongoing Club World Cup should be a “wake-up call” for FIFA. Conditions have often been brutal for players at the Club World Cup due […]
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A step too far? New Club World Cup set to have far-reaching impact on soccer
FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup, which gets underway in the United States this weekend, is a controversial addition to the global soccer calendar and one that could have a far-reaching impact on the sport in the years to come. The 32-team tournament, with one billion dollars in prize money on offer, has been crammed into […]
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World Cup 2026: How are the contenders shaping up?
The 2026 World Cup in North America will be the first to feature 48 teams, but an expanded tournament does not necessarily mean a wider field of genuine contenders to succeed Lionel Messi’s Argentina as champions.
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PSG’s emphatic triumph gives Qatari owners long-awaited glory
After almost 15 years of huge investment, frequent disappointment, and occasional humiliation, Paris Saint-Germain got their hands on the UEFA Champions League trophy on Saturday, allowing their Qatari owners to bask in the glory of an emphatic triumph. PSG could not win European soccer’s biggest prize in previous seasons with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, or later with […]
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Teenager Désiré Doué caps dream season by starring in PSG’s Champions League triumph
Teenage star Desire Doue topped off a dream season by scoring twice in a stunning performance as Paris Saint-Germain comprehensively beat Inter Milan 5-0 in Saturday’s Champions League final
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UEFA Champions League: PSG vs. Inter, the key battles
Paris Saint-Germain is favored to win its first UEFA Champions League title when the French club takes on Inter Milan in Saturday’s final. Here”s a look at the battles which could define the game at the Allianz Arena in Munich: Achraf Hakimi vs. Federico DimarcoThe final will be a particularly special occasion for Hakimi, PSG’s […]
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Marquinhos: PSG will handle pressure
Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos is confident the French side will cope with the pressure in Saturday’s Champions League final against Inter Milan and put years of disappointment in the competition behind them by finally winning the trophy. “The club has learnt as time has gone on about how to deal with games like these, what […]
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Simone Inzaghi: ‘We deserve to be here’
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi believes his side’s superb run to the Champions League final can give them the confidence needed to get the better of a much-fancied Paris Saint-Germain team in Saturday’s showdown in Munich. “It is always hugely exciting before every Champions League match, and especially when it is the final. We fully […]
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PSG finishes off Arsenal to reach Champions League final
Paris Saint-Germain clinched a place in the Champions League final as goals by Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi.