Javier Mascherano insists his Inter Miami side can shock European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup last 16 on Sunday, despite admitting they are levels below the French giants. With Argentine great Lionel Messi leading the charge, Miami surprised in the group stage as they progressed, but facing newly-crowned Champions League winners PSG […]
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From Messi to Auckland City, magic shining through Club World Cup issues
The Club World Cup’s various problems have been well documented, but there has also been plenty to enjoy about the tournament so far.
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Monterrey and Inter Milan reach round of 16
Inter Milan kept its cool to beat nine-man River Plate 2-0 and reach the Club World Cup last 16 on Wednesday, while Monterrey followed the Nerazzuri through from Group E.
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‘Throwing the book away’ with no preparation for next season: Bayern’s Kompany
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said his team will go into the new Bundesliga season with “almost no preparation”
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Man City demolishes Al Ain to reach Club World Cup round of 16
Manchester City booked their place in the Club World Cup last 16 with an emphatic 6-0 rout of Al Ain in Atlanta on Sunday. In a match dubbed the “Abu derby,” with City owner and United Arab Emirates vice president Sheikh Mansour’s side facing off against that of his elder sibling, Sheikh Mohamed, president of […]
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Dortmund stars hide from sun at Club World Cup ‘sauna’
Borussia Dortmund substitutes cowered from the sun in the team’s Club World Cup win over Mamelodi Sundowns
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Messi’s ‘winning spirit’ surprising: Inter Miami’s Mascherano
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano admitted he is surprised at Lionel Messi’s desire to win after the MLS side shocked Porto at the Club World Cup.
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Messi strikes as Inter Miami stuns Porto at Club World Cup
A Lionel Messi trademark free kick earned Inter Miami a shock 2-1 comeback win against Porto in the Club World Cup on Thursday.
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Chelsea defeats LAFC in poorly attended Club World Cup opener
Chelsea kicked off their Club World Cup campaign with a solid 2-0 victory over LAFC on Monday in Group D, although there were nearly 50,000 empty seats in the stadium in Atlanta.
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Alonso’s new-look Real Madrid aiming for Club World Cup glory
After Real Madrid’s hopes of major silverware this season faded, the Club World Cup took on far greater importance for them, and it will provide an insight into new coach Xabi Alonso’s strategy.