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No Man City stars in GOAL's Team of the Club World Cup group stage

Pep Guardiola's side may be the new favourites to take home the trophy but they don't have any representatives in our all-star selection

CWC Rondo: Who's on upset watch, who's a semifinal surprise?

GOAL US writers debate the state of the Club World Cup heading into the knockout rounds, and which team is poised for a run

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Real Madrid slam FIFA over flight chaos

Real Madrid are upset with FIFA over a poorly organised return flight following their Club World Cup win, leaving players exhausted and frustrated.

CWC XI: The oldies are golden - and it's time for knockouts

GOAL US presents CWC XI: Key observations from the conclusion of the group stage, and a look ahead to the knockouts

Vini Jr wants to spend 'entire career' at Madrid amid contract talks

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior is embracing his new role under Xabi Alonso and has made his long-term intentions clear with the Spanish giants.

Messi, Brazil's surprise packages and CWC's biggest winners & losers

With the opening phase of the new-look tournament now complete, it's time to reflect on who's surpassed expectations and who's fallen woefully short

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Alonso hails Vini Jr defensive work and desperate for Mbappe return

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso is desperate to have Kylian Mbappe back in the squad as he prepares to get the best out of him and Vinicius Junior.

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How Ronaldo & Georgina really met as Gucci story is rubbished

A former colleague of Georgina Rodriguez has revealed where she really met Cristiano Ronaldo, with their Gucci store story being rubbished.

Huijsen told he must 'get used to' Rudiger's antics

Dean Huijsen has been warned by Real Madrid team-mate Antonio Rudiger that he needs to 'get used' to his new centre-back partner's antics.

Alonso compares 'typical No.9' Garcia to Real Madrid legend

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso praised young striker Gonzalo Garcia after his Club World Cup display, calling him a “typical No. 9” with Raul-like traits.

Abdellah Ouazane: The Ajax academy gem stolen by Real Madrid

GOAL tells you everything you need to know about a 16-year-old sensation being compared to Zinedine Zidane and Jude Bellingham

Laporta aims dig at rivals Real Madrid with model of 'power' claim

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has reignited the age-old rivalry with Real Madrid by publicly contrasting the fundamental values and structures that define Spain's two footballing giants. Speaking on the club’s official podcast, Laporta emphasised that Barcelona's ethos lies in nurturing homegrown talent, while he claimed that Real Madrid’s success relies heavily on financial power and high-profile transfers.

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Ronaldo's only CWC appearance! Salzburg's video of petulant CR7

Red Bull Salzburg brutally mocked Cristiano Ronaldo after going down to Real Madrid in the Club World Cup by posting a video of from his Juventus days on social media. The forward was given the marching orders during a Champions League group stage encounter against Valencia in 2018 after he fouled defender Jeison Murillo. The Portuguese was furious and frustrated with the decision as he kept insisting his innocence.

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'Good it's happening to other people!' - Trent's Vini Jr relief

Trent Alexander-Arnold has aired his relief at only having to face Vinicius Junior in training, with the Real Madrid forward now terrorising others.

Vinicius Jr. back to his best as Real Madrid beat RB Salzburg

New manager Xabi Alonso got a much improved performance out of his side as they strolled into the last 16

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Arsenal to hijack Tottenham's Eze move as alternative to Rodrygo

Arsenal could hijack Tottenham's move to sign Eberechi Eze as they seek a cheaper alternative to Rodrygo.

Real Madrid reveal Mbappe return date for Club World Cup

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso says Kylian Mbappe will not play in their final Club World Cup group game against Salzburg on Friday.

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Liverpool defender Konate offered to Real Madrid and PSG

Ibrahima Konate is set to leave Liverpool on a free transfer next summer, with Real Madrid and PSG among the clubs to have been offered the defender.

Arsenal in 'active talks' for €20m star after missing out on Huijsen

Arsenal are in talks for a €20m alternative to Dean Huijsen, who they missed out on to Real Madrid.

Entire refereeing committee FIRED by Spanish FA

The entire refereeing committee has been fired by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), with structural reforms soon set to follow.

‘Shirt's a bit small!’ - Giannis shows off gift from Vinicius

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been gifted a signed Brazil jersey by Vinicius Junior, with the NBA superstar admitting the “shirt is a little bit small”.

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Salzburg vs Real Madrid: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the FIFA Club World Cup match between Salzburg and Real Madrid, as well as kick-off time and team news.

No passengers! Alonso demands graft from Mbappe & Vini

Xabi Alonso has set strict rules at Real Madrid as the coach warned the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior that they will have to defend.

Xabi in love with ‘ambitious’ Bellingham

Xabi Alonso showered praise on Jude Bellingham, backing the Real Madrid star’s drive and quality to lead the charge at the Club World Cup.

The six best transfer options for Rodrygo - ranked

The out-of-favour Brazilian forward has plenty of suitors as he weighs up a potential exit from the Spanish capital

Woltemade emerges as Real Madrid target

Real Madrid are interested in signing towering Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade, amid rival interest from Chelsea.

Frequently asked questions

: Crystal Palace was originally founded in 1861 by the members of the Crystal Palace Company, who first founded a cricket club in 1857. The football team remained amateur until turning professional in 1905. Crystal Palace are the oldest football club still actively playing professional football in the world.
: Steve Parish, who bought a stake in the club in 2010, has a 10% stake in Crystal Palace. American businessman John Textor, through his company Eagle Football Holdings, owns a 45% majority stake. Josh Harris and David Blitzer own 18% stake each, while investor Robert Franco owns 5% stake in the club.
: Crystal Palace play their games at the Selhurst Park, which has been the club's home ground since 1924.
: Selhurst Park has a capacity of 25,486. From 1985 to 1991, and from 1991 to 2003, Charlton Athletic and Wimbledon shared the venue with Crystal Palace, respectively.
: Crystal Palace are yet to win a single major honour, making it to the FA Cup final twice.
: No manager has led Crystal Palace to an English top flight title yet, with their best-ever finish coming in the 1990-91 season, when they finished third.
: Former Scottish centre-back Jim Cannon holds the record for making the most appearances for Crystal Palace, playing 600 games while spending his entire career at the Selhurst Park.
: Peter Simpson scored 165 goals during his five-season stint at the club (1929-30 to 1933-34) and is Crystal Palace's all-time top goalscorer.
: Wilfried Zaha, Ian Wright, Wayne Hennessey, and Christian Benteke are some of Crystal Palace's most famous players ever.
: Edmund Goodman, Terry Venables, Alan Pardew, Roy Hodgson, Frank de Boer, and Patrick Vieira are Crystal Palace's most famous managers ever.
: Crystal Palace are famously known as The Eagles, a reference to their club badge which consists of an eagle holding a football.

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