FIFA Club World Cup news

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca claimed that European clubs came to the Club World Cup after gruelling campaigns compared to South American teams but was left speechless when it was pointed out that the Blues' semi-final opponents, Fluminense, have played more matches than them since the summer of 2024. Chelsea appeared in 63 matches across all competitions before heading to the United States.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Noni Madueke will play in the Club World Cup semi-final against Fluminense despite being linked with a move to Premier League rivals Arsenal this summer. The winger has featured in all of the Blues' Club World Cup matches thus far, including the quarter-final win against Palmeiras, where he came on as a substitute in the second half.

Chelsea-bound Estevao Willian rejected a chance to join up with Blues squad for the remainder of the Club World Cup in the US as he wanted to bid a proper goodbye to his boyhood club Palmeiras. The youngster scored in his final game for the Brazilian side against his future club but they crashed out of the competition after suffering a 2-1 defeat in the quarter-finals.

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While the Blues continue to focus almost exclusively on signing young players, the 40-year-old is rolling back the years in the U.S.

Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala has had successful surgery on his broken left fibula, the club has confirmed. The Germany international suffered a horrific injury during Saturday's Club World Cup quarter-final clash against Paris Saint-Germain. The midfielder had to be stretchered off the pitch after a painful collision with Gianluigi Donnarumma.

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Kylian Mbappe has withdrawn his legal complaint for moral harassment and attempted extortion against Paris Saint-Germain, just days before facing his former club in the Club World Cup semi-final. However, the Real Madrid superstar continues to pursue €55 million in unpaid wages through France’s labor courts, keeping his financial battle with Les Parisiens alive.

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For the Club World Cup semi-finals, Paris Saint-Germain will face Real Madrid. A high-stakes clash on the pitch, but also an emotional reunion as Kylian Mbappé goes up against his former club.

Real Madrid want their La Liga opener pushed to October after Club World Cup run, citing rest concerns, with Osasuna and RFEF already on board.

Kylian Mbappe has shared a bizarre image of his bicycle-kick goal against Borussia Dortmund that includes some badly Photoshopped Real Madrid fans.

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has issued a response after facing criticism for his role in Jamal Musiala's horror injury.

Julian Nagelsmann says he was "in shock" after seeing Jamal Musiala's horrific injury as the Bayern Munich star has been ruled out for months.

Chelsea must reportedly raise over £60 million ($82m) in player sales to register their new signings for next season's Champions League, with UEFA's financial regulations forcing the club into a balancing act. Despite a lucrative Club World Cup run, the Blues face a race against time to offload stars or risk being unable to field their summer recruits in European competitions.