FOOTBALL TOURNAMENTS

John Textor, Botafogo’s majority shareholder, dedicated the team’s 1-0 win over PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup to the Brazilian people. The result marks the first Brazilian victory over a European club in the tournament since 2012. Textor emphasized...

The 39-year-old center back slipped through the penalty area, outfoxed two Inter Milan players and artfully headed home the first goal for Monterrey in the Club World Cup on Tuesday night. Just as he did for so many years in the shirts of Real Madri...

Saudi Arabia aims to dominate global sports. It eyes soccer through Club World Cup. Efforts to bring Cristiano Ronaldo to Al Hilal failed. Al Hilal will face Real Madrid. Saudi Arabia invested heavily in soccer. It also secured the 2034 World Cup ho...

Chelsea commenced their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over LAFC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Pedro Neto's first-half goal set the tone, while Enzo Fernandez sealed the win with a late strike. Despite LAFC's late attempts, Chelsea's so...

Bayern Munich secured a dominant 10-0 victory against Auckland City FC in the FIFA Club World Cup. The match took place in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jamal Musiala scored a hat trick, and Thomas Muller added two goals. Kingsley Coman and Michael Olise were a...

FIFA’s revamped 32-team Club World Cup debuts in the US this week, bringing top international clubs and players to American stadiums. However, concerns over player workloads, sluggish ticket sales, and pricing controversies have raised questions abo...

The expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the US boasts a $1 billion prize, but several star players will be absent. Mohamed Salah misses out due to Liverpool's qualification failure, while Barcelona's Lamine Yamal won't participate either. Cristiano Rona...

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 begins June 14 in the United States. The tournament features 32 football clubs including Inter Miami CF, PSG, and Bayern Munich. Matches will take place in 12 stadiums across 11 US cities. Fans can watch via cable or onl...

Inter Miami will depend on Lionel Messi as they prepare to face Al-Ahly in their Club World Cup opener at Hard Rock Stadium. Injuries to key defenders and a holding midfielder have created major setbacks for Miami coach Javier Mascherano. Al Ahly's ...

FIFA has significantly reduced ticket prices for the Club World Cup opening match between Inter Miami and Al-Ahly, with Miami Dade College students potentially paying as little as $4 per ticket. This move aims to fill stadiums and boost attendance f...

Brazil clinched their place in the 2026 World Cup, defeating Paraguay 1-0 at the Corinthians Arena. Vinícius Junior's 43rd-minute goal secured the victory for the five-time champions. This win marks a positive beginning for coach Carlo Ancelotti, en...

Australia clinched their sixth consecutive FIFA World Cup appearance with a 2-1 victory against Saudi Arabia, highlighted by goals from Connor Metcalfe and Mitchell Duke. Despite an early setback, the Socceroos demonstrated resilience, securing dire...

Italy defeated Moldova 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier. This win offers a parting gift for coach Luciano Spalletti. Spalletti is leaving after a defeat to Norway. Giacomo Raspadori and Andrea Cambiaso scored for Italy. Italy's victory keeps their quali...

With the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 imminent in the US, concerns about pitch readiness, especially in NFL venues, are addressed by FIFA's assurances of natural grass and regulation sizes. This tournament, featuring 32 elite clubs and a $1 billion priz...

Portugal won the UEFA Nations League final against Spain in a penalty shootout. Cristiano Ronaldo expressed immense joy after the victory. He scored his 138th goal for Portugal during the match. His contract with Al-Nassr is set to expire in June. R...

Ronaldo’s professional journey began with Sporting Lisbon in 2002, and his ascent has been nothing short of remarkable. Featuring for Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and now Al-Nassr, he has scored over 900 career goals and claimed five Ba...

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledged he was "another generation" to Spain starlet Lamine Yamal but said Sunday's Nations League final was more than just a battle between the duo. Both Spain and Portugal have already won the Nations League.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, expands to 48 teams, offering unprecedented global representation. Jordan and Uzbekistan mark historic debuts, while powerhouses like South Korea, Japan, and Iran secure their...

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will start in June. Thirty-two top clubs will compete in the US. The final match is on July 13 in New Jersey. Inter Miami will play Al Ahly in the first match. FIFA has announced a prize money of $1 billion. The winner w...