FIFA Club World Cup news

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

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.

Juventus coach Igor Tudor admits that Manchester City were simply far too strong for his team after losing 5-2 to Pep Guardiola's side.

The 31-year-old has proven his critics wrong with a series of impressive displays for the Botola Pro League outfit.

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.

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.

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.

After struggling throughout this fan pulls out a worldie at the end to get everybody (apart from Amakhosi fans!) laughing.

Pep Guardiola has revealed the specific demand he is making of Erling Haaland after seeing Manchester City's "machine" reach 300 career goals.

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

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

Erling Haaland hit a huge career milestone as he bundled in a goal for Manchester City against Juventus at the Club World Cup.

Four of six CONMEBOL teams advanced to the CWC knockouts, with passionate supporters adding much needed flavor

The precisely taken goal was, however, unable to save the Moroccan giants, who surrendered their lead and lost.

Pep Guardiola's side topped Group G in style by hammering the Serie A giants with a five-star display in Orlando

Gomez noted that the three MLS teams in the CWC - Seattle, Inter Miami and LAFC - play in league that includes a salary cap

Algerian left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri joined joined Manchester City from Wolves ahead of the Club World Cup. In just his second game under Pep Guardiola, the 24-year-old has sent fans into frenzy with a wonderful assist against Juventus in the Citizens' final group game of the tournament, which has fans calling him the 'best footballer in the world'.