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.

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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.

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.

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.