Messi runs for the exit after interview flop

The disastrous post-Club World Cup interview, conducted live by Japanese comedian Sanma Akashiya, exposed the country's low sports broadcasting quality to a world-wide audience

What we learned from the Club World Cup

As Barcelona are crowned champions of the world, Goal.com looks back at the tournament in Japan and discusses five conclusions that can be made in the wake of the competition

Brilliant Barca clinch Club World Cup

Pep Guardiola's triumphant side completely outclassed Santos in Yokohama and ran out 4-0 winners thanks to a brace from Lionel Messi and further efforts from Xavi and Cesc Fabregas

Kashiwa Reysol 0-0 Al Sadd (3-5 pens)

The Qataris claimed third place in the tournament behind another clutch performance by Mohamed Saqr against a spirited Reysol squad

Villa thinking about Champions League final

The Barcelona forward is expected to undergo surgery on his broken leg on Saturday, and he is optimistic of a quick recovery as he set his sights on playing in the Champions League final

How Barca completed the sextuple at the CWC

This week's exclusive extract from Graham Hunter's new book on the Blaugrana looks back to when Pep Guardiola guided the club to a historic six titles in one year at the 2009 Club World Cup

Barcelona cruise past Al Sadd

The European champions easily shrugged off the challenge of Al Sadd to set up a Club World Cup final clash versus Santos, but have lost David Villa to a broken tibia sustained in the 4-0 win