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.

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Preview - Group G: Al Ain FC (UAE) v Manchester City (ENG)

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Preview - Group G: Al Ain FC (UAE) v Manchester City (ENG)

Atlanta: Al Ain have the arduous task of facing Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City when the sides meet in their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group G tie on Sunday.

City began their title defence with a 2-0 win over Moroccan side Wydad AC, while Al Ain suffered a 5-0 defeat against Italian giants Juventus.

Preview - Group H: Red Bull Salzburg (AUS) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Preview - Group H: Red Bull Salzburg (AUS) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Washington D.C.: Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal SFC will be seeking victory when they take on Red Bull Salzburg of Austria in their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group H match on Sunday.

Confidence boosted by their draw with five-time champions Real Madrid on Wednesday, Simone Inzaghi will be itching to claim his first win as head coach of the Saudi Pro League side.

The Italian tactician may not have had much time working with the squad but his presence is already showing a positive impact, such was their credible display against the Spanish giants.

Bayern overcome battling Boca to reach last 16

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

Bayern overcome battling Boca to reach last 16

Miami Gardens: Bayern Munich booked their place in the knockout stages of the FIFA Club World Cup with Harry Kane and Michael Olise on target in a hard-fought 2-1 win over Argentina's Boca Juniors on Friday.

After defeats for Paris Saint-Germain against Botofogo and Chelsea against Flamengo, Bayern bucked the trend of European teams falling to South American opponents with an accomplished victory in the Group C encounter.

Esperance send Los Angeles crashing

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

Esperance send Los Angeles crashing

Nashville: Esperance kept their knockout phase hopes alive at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 after defeating Los Angeles Football Club in their Group D tie on Friday.

Youcef Belaili's 70th-minute goal earned the Tunisian side all three points and eliminated the Major League Soccer team from the competition.

Esperance, now with three points, are level with Chelsea FC but sit in third place on goal difference. 

Flamengo have qualified for the knockout stage and secured top spot in Group D with a game to spare. Los Angeles have been eliminated.

Benfica stroll to victory

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

Benfica stroll to victory

Orlando: Benfica romped to a 6-0 win over Auckland City on Friday in their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group D match which suffered a long weather delay, with Angel Di Maria netting two penalties.

With the Portuguese side leading by a goal at half-time the match was suspended because of a storm, eventually resuming two hours later.

Auckland of New Zealand, the only Oceania Football Confederation representatives at the tournament, were thrashed 10-0 by Bayern Munich in their Group C opener and this defeat means they are eliminated.

Flamengo bounce back to beat Chelsea

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

Flamengo bounce back to beat Chelsea

Philadelphia: Substitute Bruno Henrique played a starring role as Flamengo came roaring back in the second half to beat Chelsea 3-1 at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on Friday, maintaining an impressive record for South American teams so far at the competition.

Pedro Neto had given Chelsea the lead in the first half but Flamengo, roared on by their frenzied supporters who made up the majority of the 54,019 crowd, produced a stunning fightback after the interval.

Bruno Henrique came off the bench to equalised for the Brazilian giants just after the hour mark before setting up Danilo to make it 2-1. Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson was sent off in the 68th minute before Wallace Yan netted late on to seal the win for Flamengo.

With two wins from two at the tournament, Flamengo are now on the brink of qualification for the last 16 from Group D.

Botafogo edge PSG to stay perfect

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Botafogo edge PSG to stay perfect

Pasadena: Paris Saint-Germain suffered a shock 1-0 FIFA Club World Cup 2025 defeat against Brazilian side Botafogo on Thursday in a hardfought battle between the reigning champions of Europe and South America.

A first-half goal from Brazilian international Igor Jesus proved the difference as Botafogo all but sealed a place in the knockout rounds at the Pasadena Rose Bowl.

French champions PSG are widely regarded as one of the favourites for FIFA's 32-team tournament after a dazzling season which culminated with a scintillating 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan in the Champions League final last month.

But their hopes of securing a victory which would have seen them become the first side to reach the last 16 were stymied by a resilient performance from their opponents from Rio de Janeiro.

Barrios brace fires Atletico back in the hunt

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Barrios brace fires Atletico back in the hunt

Seattle: Pablo Barrios scored twice as Atletico Madrid bounced back from their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 opening defeat to Paris Saint-Germain with a 3-1 win over the Seattle Sounders on Thursday.

Atletico were outclassed by PSG in a 4-0 loss at the Rose Bowl in Group B on Sunday but their quality was on full display in a convincing victory at Lumen Field.

Seattle were hoping to emulate Inter Miami's upset victory over European opposition earlier in the day but while the Florida side can call on Lionel Messi, the Sounders have more modest talents and were fortunate to escape a heavier loss.