FIFA Club World Cup news

Joao Pedro wasted no time making an impact at Chelsea, scoring a stunning brace on his first start in their Club World Cup semi-final clash against Fluminense. The Brazilian forward, who spent his formative football years with the Rio-based club, showed both class and composure with a curling strike from outside the box, and followed up with a superb drive from 18 yards.

Harry Kane sent a heartfelt message to "legend" Thomas Muller as his career with Bayern Munich came to an end following a 2-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup. The 34-year-old attacker had already confirmed earlier in the season that this campaign would be his last with the club and the defeat to the Parisians marked his final game in a Bayern shirt.

Spain national team boss Luis de la Fuente wants young Gonzalo Garcia to gain more experience before receiving a maiden international call-up.

Harry Kane has hinted that he would like a contract extension at Bayern Munich, with the prolific striker targeting a role at the 2029 Club World Cup.

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique will be without the services of two defenders for the remainder of the Club World Cup due to suspension.

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.

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

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.

GOAL US looks at the main storylines from the quarters, and previews the semis in the latest edition of the Club World Cup XI

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.