Atletico win in vain as Botafogo snatch spot

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

Atletico win in vain as Botafogo snatch spot

Pasadena: Brazilian side Botafogo booked their place in the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup on Monday despite a 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid which was not enough to prevent the Spaniards crashing out.

With PSG defeating the Seattle Sounders 2-0 in the other Group B fixture, that task proved beyond Diego Simeone's men in another sweltering midday kick off in front of 22,992 fans at the Pasadena Rose Bowl.

Former France international Antoine Griezmann scored the game's only goal, lashing home a Julian Alvarez cross in the 87th minute to give Atletico a victory that ultimately was in vain.

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PSG ease past Seattle Sounders to advance

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

PSG ease past Seattle Sounders to advance

Seattle: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Achraf Hakimi scored either side of half-time as European champions Paris Saint-Germain eased to a 2-0 win over Seattle Sounders on Monday to secure their place in the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

PSG needed to bounce back from their 1-0 loss at the hands of Botafogo in their last Group B outing and they were too strong for the MLS side without ever really playing to their full potential.

Kvaratskhelia deflected a wayward Vitinha shot into the net to open the scoring on 35 minutes in front of 50,628 fans at Lumen Field, Sounders' home stadium.

Hakimi then made it 2-0 just before the midway point in the second half to kill off any prospect of a comeback by the hosts.

Al Ain stumble against clinical City

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Al Ain stumble against clinical City

Atlanta: Manchester City booked their place in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 knockout stage with an emphatic 6-0 win against UAE’s Al Ain FC in their Group G tie on Sunday.

Ilkay Gundogan put City ahead before starlet Claudio Echeverri netted his first goal for the club with a free-kick and Erland Haaland slotted in the third with a penalty.

In the second half, Gundogan struck again, Oscar Bobb rolled in the fifth and Rayan Cherki grabbed his first City goal as they pulled level with Juventus on six points at the top of Group G. 
The result also confirmed Juve's place in the next round.

Brilliant Bounou stops Salzburg as Al Hilal stay in the hunt

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Brilliant Bounou stops Salzburg as Al Hilal stay in the hunt

Washington D.C: FC Salzburg missed the chance to book their place in the Round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 after being held to a 0-0 draw by Al Hilal SFC on Sunday, with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou pulling off a stunning second-half save to keep the Saudi Arabian side level.

The result leaves Group H wide open, with three teams still in contention heading into the final round of games.

Midfielders shine as Real overcome Pachuca

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Midfielders shine as Real overcome Pachuca

Charlotte: Real Madrid produced a superb dsplay with ten men for most of the game to see off Pachuca in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with goals from Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler and Federico Valverde.

The Spanish side shrugged off having to play 83 minutes with ten men to produce their first win in the tournament with a classy triumph that ends the Mexican side's hopes of reaching the Round of 16.

Yildiz stars in Juventus win

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Yildiz stars in Juventus win

Philadelphia: Juventus FC secured their second win at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 after an outstanding display from Kenan Yildiz against Wydad AC on Sunday.

A double from Yildiz - including a sensational strike - inspired Juventus to their second win in the tournament despite Wydad netting their first goal.

River Plate frustrated by Monterrey

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

River Plate frustrated by Monterrey

Pasadena: River Plate squandered the opportunity to reach the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 knockout stages after they struggled to break down CF Monterrey in a scrappy goalless draw at the Rose Bowl.

The Argentinian giants needed a victory to reach the Round of 16 but both sides struggled to make any chances in a game littered with fouls and breaks in play.

Valiant Ulsan fall in six-goal thriller

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

Valiant Ulsan fall in six-goal thriller

East Rutherford: Fluminense FC scored three second-half goals to beat Ulsan HD 4-2 in a wildly entertaining FIFA Club World Cup 2025 tie at MetLife Stadium on Saturday.

The loss eliminates Korea Republic's Ulsan from the competition after they were also beaten in their opening encounter with Mamelodi Sundowns FC.

Late Inter goals break Urawa hearts

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

Late Inter goals break Urawa hearts

Seattle: Valentin 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 FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

Ryoma Watanabe got an early opening goal for Urawa, who were backed by a noisy contingent of their supporters at Lumen Field in Seattle.

But captain Lautaro Martinez had got Inter's equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Monterrey of Mexico in their first match at the tournament, and he repeated the trick to level matters here with 12 minutes to go.

Carboni, the 20-year-old Argentine who had not made an appearance for Inter in more than two years, then appeared in the 92nd minute to give the Italians the victory.

The result leaves Cristian Chivu's team in a good position to now go and qualify for the last 16, while a second defeat in as many matches means Urawa Reds are eliminated.

Bellingham strikes as Dortmund sink Sundowns

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

Bellingham strikes as Dortmund sink Sundowns

Cincinnati: Jobe Bellingham netted his first Borussia Dortmund goal in a thrilling 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns at their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group F clash on Saturday.

The English midfielder, who this month followed older brother Jude's footsteps in joining the German side, started for the first time for Dortmund.

Sundowns of South Africa took a surprise early lead but Dortmund hit back strongly to triumph in sweltering conditions in Cincinnati at the TQL Stadium and move top of the group.