World football governing body FIFA has announced Mamelodi Sundowns forward Lucas Ribeiro Costa as the winner of the Club World Cup 2025 Goal of the Tournament. The Sundowns star’s long-range run beat out the likes of Lionel Messi’s free-kick finish for Inter Miami against FC Porto, and João Pedro’s stunner for Chelsea against Fluminense. “The… Continue reading Lucas Ribeiro Wins Goal of the Tournament
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Chelsea Claims Club World Cup Title
English side Chelsea has been crowned the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup champions after their emphatic 3-0 win against Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday. Chelsea came in as the underdogs at the MetLife Stadium, United States of America (USA). But there was nothing in their performance, especially in the opening half, that they weren’t the favourites.… Continue reading Chelsea Claims Club World Cup Title
FIFA President Hails 2025 Club World Cup
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino appeared to be responding to the critics of the Club World Cup when addressing the media ahead of Sunday’s final between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea. The Club World Cup has had its fair share of critics, particularly that it is “extra work” for players when they would have done with a… Continue reading FIFA President Hails 2025 Club World Cup
PSG Versus Chelsea in Club World Cup Final
French team Paris Saint-Germain are now just one win away from a quadruple of trophies, having won the Ligue 1 title, Coupe de France, and UEFA Champions League this season. Luis Enrique’s men have set up a mouthwatering FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final with English outfit Chelsea after putting on a masterclass against Real… Continue reading PSG Versus Chelsea in Club World Cup Final
Chelsea into Club World Cup Final
Chelsea will await either Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain for a FIFA Club World Cup final showdown. The English outfit booked their spot in the decider with a 2-0 win over Brazilian side Fluminense on Tuesday evening at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA. And it was Fluminense’s former player Joao Pedro who did… Continue reading Chelsea into Club World Cup Final
Club World Cup: Battle for the Final Spots
The FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals take center stage from Tuesday evening. Brazilian side Fluminense, England’s Chelsea, Real Madrid from Spain, and French outfit Paris Saint-Germain are all two games away from Club World Cup glory. On Tuesday, Fluminense will meet Chelsea at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and the match kicks off at… Continue reading Club World Cup: Battle for the Final Spots
FIFA Club World Cup Quarter-Final Fixtures
Eight teams remain in the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup after the conclusion of the last 16 fixtures on Wednesday morning. Teams from across the world are battling it out in the United States of America (USA), for the USD40 million (R707 million) first prize money. In some way, the men have been separated from… Continue reading FIFA Club World Cup Quarter-Final Fixtures
Jurgen Klopp: Club World Cup is Pointless
One of football’s prominent figures, Jurgen Klopp, is in the spotlight after making what has been deemed controversial comments about the FIFA Club World Cup. The expanded 32-team Club World Cup has had its fair share of critics, but none as influential as Klopp, and his interview with German newspaper Die Welt has caught fire. “It’s… Continue reading Jurgen Klopp: Club World Cup is Pointless
FIFA Club World Cup Last 16 Fixtures
The FIFA Club World Cup round of 16 fixtures have been confirmed following the conclusion of the group stage on Friday morning in the United States of America (USA). European teams dominate the knockout stage with nine (9) teams, compared to four (4) South American sides, two (2) from North America, and one (1) from… Continue reading FIFA Club World Cup Last 16 Fixtures
Sundowns Bow Out of Club World Cup
While you would expect Mamelodi Sundowns to be disappointed after being knocked out of the FIFA Club World Cup, the players have a different view. The Tshwane side failed to make it past the group stage after being held to a goalless draw by Brazilian side Fluminense at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens… Continue reading Sundowns Bow Out of Club World Cup