Infantino declares Club World Cup success, despite critics
World 14:36 13/07/2025On the eve of the Club World Cup final, FIFA President Gianni Infantino hailed the tournament a success, learning from the criticisms leveled at the event on issues ranging from extreme heat to stadiums that were only half full for some matches.
Veteran coach Van Gaal says he is cured of cancer
World 10:19 13/07/2025Veteran coach Louis van Gaal says he has been cured of cancer and is keen for a return to the higher levels of the game.
Exemplary Dembele steps up again to inspire depleted PSG
World 09:20 06/07/2025Paris St Germain snatched a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich on Saturday to reach the Club World Cup semi-finals, with Ousmane Dembele embodying the composure of Luis Enrique’s side as he sealed the victory when his team were down to nine men.
Real Madrid survive Dortmund scare to reach Club World Cup semis
World 09:20 06/07/2025Real Madrid edged past Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a dramatic Club World Cup quarter-final on Saturday to set up a last-four clash with Paris St Germain.
FIFPRO mulls 20-minute halftimes, more cooling breaks amid extreme heat
World 10:43 01/07/2025Global players' union FIFPRO is exploring whether extending halftime to 20 minutes and introducing more frequent cooling breaks could better protect players from extreme heat.
City thrash Juventus to maintain 100% record at Club World Cup
World 10:32 27/06/2025Manchester City turned on the style to seal top spot in Group G at the Club World Cup with an emphatic 5-2 win over Juventus on Thursday.
Inter Milan strike late to beat Urawa Reds at Club World Cup
In-Depth 10:00 22/06/2025Valentin Carboni struck the winning goal in stoppage time as Inter Milan came from behind to beat Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 on Saturday and knock the Japanese team out of the Club World Cup.
Nielsen projecting women's football's fan base to reach top-five of global sports
In-Depth 16:37 17/06/2025Women's football is set to become one of the world's top five sports by 2030, according to a report by Nielsen Sports in collaboration with PepsiCo, with a global fan base projected to grow by 38% to reach more than 800 million people.
Boca Juniors turn up the heat in Miami with Benfica draw
World 09:18 17/06/2025After Lionel Messi lit up the Club World Cup opener, Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium was awash in Argentine passion again as Boca Juniors fans turned it into a little Buenos Aires for their team's 2-2 draw with Benfica on Monday.
Australia seal World Cup spot with win over Saudi as Oman deny Palestine
Vietnam News 11:34 11/06/2025Australia sealed qualification for the World Cup on Tuesday with a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia in Jeddah while Oman kept their hopes of a place at the finals alive with a last-gasp 1-1 draw against Palestine in Jordan.
Tuchel unhappy with England attitude after Andorra toil
World 10:04 08/06/2025England coach Thomas Tuchel criticised his team after they struggled to a 1-0 victory away to Andorra in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday.
FIFA's inaugural Club World Cup set to kick off in the US amid challenges
World 10:39 03/06/2025FIFA's billion-dollar gamble to revolutionise club football begins a week on Sunday with plenty of cash up for grabs but questionable enthusiasm as 32 teams prepare to contest the expanded Club World Cup in 12 stadiums across the United States.
