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.

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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.

Leonardo stars as Al Hilal shock Manchester City

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

Leonardo stars as Al Hilal shock Manchester City

Orlando: Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal SFC sent English giants Manchester City crashing out of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on Monday, snatching a shock 4-3 victory in extra time in the biggest upset of the tournament so far.

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 biggest wins in West Asian football history.

The Riyadh-based side advanced to the quarter-finals where they will face Brazilian club Fluminense, ensuring a non-European team will reach the last four.

Fluminense stun Inter to book last eight berth

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

Fluminense stun Inter to book last eight berth

Charlotte: Fluminense sent Inter Milan packing from the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on Monday with a 2-0 win that took the Brazilian side through to the quarter-finals.

German Cano's header from close range gave Fluminense an early lead and they then withstood an onslaught from the Italian side in the second half before substitute Hercules sealed their victory late on.

The Rio de Janeiro outfit, who qualified for the Club World Cup thanks to their Copa Libertadores triumph in 2023 will now go to Orlando for a tie on Friday against either Manchester City or Al Hilal SFC.

Bangladesh Football Federation inspires tribal women in Bangladesh

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Bangladesh Football Federation inspires tribal women in Bangladesh

Chittagong: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), conducted the Empowering Hill Women to Pursue Football Careers programme across the districts of Bandarban, Rangamati, and Khagrachari in January 2025.

Spanning four days, the event aimed to maximise the capabilities of the community’s women by introducing them to career pathways in football, with a strong emphasis on education and child safeguarding.

Butler’s Bangladesh dreaming big

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Butler’s Bangladesh dreaming big

Yangon: Bangladesh are chasing a historic first after a dazzling 7-0 win against Bahrain in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group C opener on Sunday.

Yet to feature in the Finals, Peter Butler’s side are showing that things could be different this time around with only two more matches standing in their way of a place at Australia 2026.

Cornelli, Nurul Azurin pleased with Malaysia’s winning start

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Cornelli, Nurul Azurin pleased with Malaysia’s winning start

Dushanbe: Malaysia got off to a positive start in their bid to reach the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ with the 1-0 win against Palestine in their Qualifiers Group H tie on Sunday boosting the mood within the camp.

Head coach Joel Cornelli was delighted with the win but at the same time, saw areas for improvement ahead of their match against hosts Tajikistan on Wednesday.

Thailand’s flair delights Ikeda

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Thailand’s flair delights Ikeda

Chiang Mai: Head coach Futoshi Ikeda praised his players’ composure after Thailand recorded a dominant 7-0 victory over Iraq in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group B clash on Sunday.

The win means Thailand are level on six points with India at the top of the group, marking another confident outing for Ikeda’s side as they chase a place in the Finals.