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Palmer stars as Chelsea stun PSG to savour glory

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Palmer stars as Chelsea stun PSG to savour glory

East Rutherford: Cole Palmer scored two goals and made another as Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on Sunday, beating the European champions 3-0 at the MetLife Stadium

PSG were the favourites after coming to the United States fresh from winning the UEFA Champions League and having destroyed Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals.

But having been three goals ahead midway through the first half in the semis, this time the roles were reversed as PSG found themselves 3-0 down by the break.

Ruiz stars with double as PSG silence Real Madrid

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Ruiz stars with double as PSG silence Real Madrid

East Rutherford: Fabian Ruiz scored twice as European champions Paris Saint-Germain turned on the style in their reunion with Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday, defeating Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 to set up a final showdown with Chelsea.

Ruiz and Ousmane Dembele scored inside nine minutes to stun Real and silence the majority of the 77,542 crowd who were wearing white at the MetLife Stadium outside New York.

 

The Spanish midfielder added another before half-time and Goncalo Ramos got a late fourth as Luis Enrique's side moved one game away from glory at FIFA's new tournament.

 

Victory against Chelsea on Sunday would complete a campaign of unparalleled success for the Parisians, who won the French title and then the first UEFA Champions League in their history in May.

Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into final

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into final

East Rutherford: New signing Joao Pedro scored twice on his first start as Chelsea eased to a 2-0 win over Fluminense on Tuesday to seal a spot in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

The Brazilian striker opened the scoring in lethal fashion in the 18th minute of the last-four clash at the MetLife Stadium and struck again shortly before the hour mark as Chelsea set up a showdown with either Spain's Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain of France in Sunday's final.

Inzaghi, Koulibaly confident more to come from Al Hilal

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Inzaghi, Koulibaly confident more to come from Al Hilal

Orlando: Al Hilal SFC's FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign may have come to an end but head coach Simone Inzaghi is optimistic of what the future holds.

The Saudi Pro League side's challenge was ended by a 2-1 defeat to Brazil's Fluminense on Friday but Inzaghi, who took charge of the side just weeks before the tournament began, has been left impressed.

Late Mbappe strike settles thriller

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Late Mbappe strike settles thriller

Rutherford: Young striker Gonzalo Garcia scored his fourth goal of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and Kylian Mbappe his first as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 on Saturday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against European champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Garcia, 21, put Madrid ahead from close range early on a hot afternoon at the MetLife Stadium just outside New York City, and Fran Garcia then doubled their lead before the midway point in the first half.

Dortmund never seriously threatened a comeback before a remarkable late flurry of activity, with Maximilian Beier pulling one back in the 93rd minute and Mbappe getting Madrid's third with a stunning overhead kick.

Serhou Guirassy then completed the scoring with a penalty after Real's Dean Huijsen was sent off, before the full-time whistle finally blew.

Nine-man PSG beat Bayern to reach semis

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Nine-man PSG beat Bayern to reach semis

Atlanta: Paris Saint-Germain reached the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-finals as Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele goals earned the nine-man European champions a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich in a gripping battle on Saturday.

The French treble winners had Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez sent off in the final stages but managed to oust the German giants in Atlanta.

 

Bundesliga champions Bayern, who lost Jamal Musiala just before half-time with a horror ankle injury, shared an intense and even battle with the Parisians.

 

Bayern had won their last four matches straight against PSG, including a 1-0 UEFA Champions League victory last November, before Luis Enrique's side hit their peak.

Chelsea survive Palmeiras fightback to advance

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Chelsea survive Palmeiras fightback to advance

Philadelphia: A late own-goal by goalkeeper Weverton took Chelsea through to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-finals on Friday as the Premier League side edged Palmeiras of Brazil 2-1 in a last-eight tie that had been lit up by a moment of magic from young star Estevao Willian.

The teenage Brazil forward, who will join Chelsea after the tournament, was eager to impress his future employers and his brilliant 53rd-minute finish cancelled out Cole Palmer's opener in Philadelphia.

But a deflected Malo Gusto cross went in off Palmeiras goalkeeper Weverton in the 83rd minute to give Chelsea the victory and set up a semi-final showdown with another Brazilian side in Fluminense.

Fluminense end Al Hilal's run

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Fluminense end Al Hilal's run

Orlando: Substitute Hercules struck a 70th-minute winner as Brazil's Fluminense defeated Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal SFC 2-1 on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

A fine left-foot finish from Matheus Martinelli had put the Rio club ahead in the 40th minute but Al Hilal's Brazilian forward Marcos Leonardo levelled six minutes into the second half before Hercules stole the show to the delight of the vast majority of the 43,091 crowd.
 
Rio club Fluminense will meet Chelsea in the semi-final after the Premier League side edged Palmeiras 2-1 in their quarter-final.

Preview - QF: Fluminense (BRA) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Preview - QF: Fluminense (BRA) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Orlando: Al Hilal SFC might be riding on a wave of confidence but they will not take Fluminense lightly in their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter-final on Friday.

The Saudi Arabia side’s confidence is high after eliminating English Premier League side Manchester City with a dramatic 4-3 win in the Round of 16 on Monday and they will expect to produce the same commitment and passion against the four-time Brazilian champions.

Brazilian Marcos Leonardo, whose two goals against City included the winner in extra-time, knows Fluminense’s pedigree, with the former Santos FC forward highlighting their win against Italy’s Inter Milan 2-0 in the Round of 16.

Guirassy brace keeps Dortmund on track

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Guirassy brace keeps Dortmund on track

Atlanta: Serhou Guirassy continued his superb form to fire Borussia Dortmund to a 2-1 win over Monterrey and into the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter-finals on Monday.

The striker scored twice in the first half and Bundesliga powerhouses Dortmund then held off the Mexican side in a battling second after German Berterame's quick strike.

Former Real Madrid great Ramos had a golden chance to equalise at the end but headed wide, meaning it is Dortmund who go on to face the Spanish giants in the last eight after they beat Juventus earlier on.

Gonzalo powers Real Madrid past Juventus

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Gonzalo powers Real Madrid past Juventus

Miami Gardens: Gonzalo Garcia's 54th-minute header was enough to give Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Juventus on Tuesday and book their place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

The Spanish giants will face the winner of Tuesday's other game between Borussia Dortmund and Mexico's Monterrey in the last eight.

It was an impressive display from Xabi Alonso's Madrid side and adding to a positive day, Kylian Mbappe made his return from illness, coming on as a 68th-minute substitute for his first appearance of the tournament.

Inzaghi hails 'extraordinary' Al Hilal after City upset

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

Inzaghi hails 'extraordinary' Al Hilal after City upset

Orlando: Al Hilal SFC head coach Simone Inzaghi hailed his "extraordinary" team after Monday's stunning 4-3, extra-time win over Premier League giants Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

The match finished 2-2 at full-time but at the end of an eventful extra-time Marcos Leonardo grabbed the winner and pulled off one of the greatest wins.
 
Al Hilal will face Fluminense in Orlando on Friday in the quarter-finals.

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Palmer stars as Chelsea stun PSG to savour glory

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Palmer stars as Chelsea stun PSG to savour glory

East Rutherford: Cole Palmer scored two goals and made another as Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on Sunday, beating the European champions 3-0 at the MetLife Stadium

PSG were the favourites after coming to the United States fresh from winning the UEFA Champions League and having destroyed Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals.

But having been three goals ahead midway through the first half in the semis, this time the roles were reversed as PSG found themselves 3-0 down by the break.

Ruiz stars with double as PSG silence Real Madrid

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Ruiz stars with double as PSG silence Real Madrid

East Rutherford: Fabian Ruiz scored twice as European champions Paris Saint-Germain turned on the style in their reunion with Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday, defeating Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 to set up a final showdown with Chelsea.

Ruiz and Ousmane Dembele scored inside nine minutes to stun Real and silence the majority of the 77,542 crowd who were wearing white at the MetLife Stadium outside New York.

 

The Spanish midfielder added another before half-time and Goncalo Ramos got a late fourth as Luis Enrique's side moved one game away from glory at FIFA's new tournament.

 

Victory against Chelsea on Sunday would complete a campaign of unparalleled success for the Parisians, who won the French title and then the first UEFA Champions League in their history in May.

Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into final

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into final

East Rutherford: New signing Joao Pedro scored twice on his first start as Chelsea eased to a 2-0 win over Fluminense on Tuesday to seal a spot in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

The Brazilian striker opened the scoring in lethal fashion in the 18th minute of the last-four clash at the MetLife Stadium and struck again shortly before the hour mark as Chelsea set up a showdown with either Spain's Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain of France in Sunday's final.

Inzaghi, Koulibaly confident more to come from Al Hilal

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Inzaghi, Koulibaly confident more to come from Al Hilal

Orlando: Al Hilal SFC's FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign may have come to an end but head coach Simone Inzaghi is optimistic of what the future holds.

The Saudi Pro League side's challenge was ended by a 2-1 defeat to Brazil's Fluminense on Friday but Inzaghi, who took charge of the side just weeks before the tournament began, has been left impressed.

Late Mbappe strike settles thriller

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Late Mbappe strike settles thriller

Rutherford: Young striker Gonzalo Garcia scored his fourth goal of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and Kylian Mbappe his first as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 on Saturday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against European champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Garcia, 21, put Madrid ahead from close range early on a hot afternoon at the MetLife Stadium just outside New York City, and Fran Garcia then doubled their lead before the midway point in the first half.

Dortmund never seriously threatened a comeback before a remarkable late flurry of activity, with Maximilian Beier pulling one back in the 93rd minute and Mbappe getting Madrid's third with a stunning overhead kick.

Serhou Guirassy then completed the scoring with a penalty after Real's Dean Huijsen was sent off, before the full-time whistle finally blew.

Nine-man PSG beat Bayern to reach semis

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Nine-man PSG beat Bayern to reach semis

Atlanta: Paris Saint-Germain reached the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-finals as Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele goals earned the nine-man European champions a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich in a gripping battle on Saturday.

The French treble winners had Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez sent off in the final stages but managed to oust the German giants in Atlanta.

 

Bundesliga champions Bayern, who lost Jamal Musiala just before half-time with a horror ankle injury, shared an intense and even battle with the Parisians.

 

Bayern had won their last four matches straight against PSG, including a 1-0 UEFA Champions League victory last November, before Luis Enrique's side hit their peak.

Chelsea survive Palmeiras fightback to advance

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Chelsea survive Palmeiras fightback to advance

Philadelphia: A late own-goal by goalkeeper Weverton took Chelsea through to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-finals on Friday as the Premier League side edged Palmeiras of Brazil 2-1 in a last-eight tie that had been lit up by a moment of magic from young star Estevao Willian.

The teenage Brazil forward, who will join Chelsea after the tournament, was eager to impress his future employers and his brilliant 53rd-minute finish cancelled out Cole Palmer's opener in Philadelphia.

But a deflected Malo Gusto cross went in off Palmeiras goalkeeper Weverton in the 83rd minute to give Chelsea the victory and set up a semi-final showdown with another Brazilian side in Fluminense.

Fluminense end Al Hilal's run

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Fluminense end Al Hilal's run

Orlando: Substitute Hercules struck a 70th-minute winner as Brazil's Fluminense defeated Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal SFC 2-1 on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

A fine left-foot finish from Matheus Martinelli had put the Rio club ahead in the 40th minute but Al Hilal's Brazilian forward Marcos Leonardo levelled six minutes into the second half before Hercules stole the show to the delight of the vast majority of the 43,091 crowd.
 
Rio club Fluminense will meet Chelsea in the semi-final after the Premier League side edged Palmeiras 2-1 in their quarter-final.

Preview - QF: Fluminense (BRA) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Preview - QF: Fluminense (BRA) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Orlando: Al Hilal SFC might be riding on a wave of confidence but they will not take Fluminense lightly in their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter-final on Friday.

The Saudi Arabia side’s confidence is high after eliminating English Premier League side Manchester City with a dramatic 4-3 win in the Round of 16 on Monday and they will expect to produce the same commitment and passion against the four-time Brazilian champions.

Brazilian Marcos Leonardo, whose two goals against City included the winner in extra-time, knows Fluminense’s pedigree, with the former Santos FC forward highlighting their win against Italy’s Inter Milan 2-0 in the Round of 16.

Guirassy brace keeps Dortmund on track

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Guirassy brace keeps Dortmund on track

Atlanta: Serhou Guirassy continued his superb form to fire Borussia Dortmund to a 2-1 win over Monterrey and into the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter-finals on Monday.

The striker scored twice in the first half and Bundesliga powerhouses Dortmund then held off the Mexican side in a battling second after German Berterame's quick strike.

Former Real Madrid great Ramos had a golden chance to equalise at the end but headed wide, meaning it is Dortmund who go on to face the Spanish giants in the last eight after they beat Juventus earlier on.

Gonzalo powers Real Madrid past Juventus

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Gonzalo powers Real Madrid past Juventus

Miami Gardens: Gonzalo Garcia's 54th-minute header was enough to give Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Juventus on Tuesday and book their place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

The Spanish giants will face the winner of Tuesday's other game between Borussia Dortmund and Mexico's Monterrey in the last eight.

It was an impressive display from Xabi Alonso's Madrid side and adding to a positive day, Kylian Mbappe made his return from illness, coming on as a 68th-minute substitute for his first appearance of the tournament.

Inzaghi hails 'extraordinary' Al Hilal after City upset

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

Inzaghi hails 'extraordinary' Al Hilal after City upset

Orlando: Al Hilal SFC head coach Simone Inzaghi hailed his "extraordinary" team after Monday's stunning 4-3, extra-time win over Premier League giants Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

The match finished 2-2 at full-time but at the end of an eventful extra-time Marcos Leonardo grabbed the winner and pulled off one of the greatest wins.
 
Al Hilal will face Fluminense in Orlando on Friday in the quarter-finals.