FIFA Club World Cup news

Achraf Hakimi has denied it was his decision to leave Real Madrid, with the right-back stating he is having a lot of "fun" at Paris Saint-Germain.

Thibaut Courtois slammed La Liga and president Javier Tebas over Real Madrid’s denied request, warning player health is being put at risk.

Luis Enrique dropped a cheeky response after Paris Saint-Germain's 4-0 demolition of Real Madrid in the Club World Cup semi-final.

Xabi Alonso shuts down Rodrygo transfer rumours as the Real Madrid coach says benching the winger against Paris Saint-Germain was a tactical decision.

Xabi Alonso insists Real Madrid’s rebuild will take time following his team's 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup on Wednesday.

Xabi Alonso has admitted that Real Madrid face a major challenge to reach the level of Paris Saint-Germain after a humbling 4-0 defeat in the Club World Cup semi-final. The new Los Blancos boss described the loss as 'painful' and a clear wake-up call, vowing that the team must now begin a new era with 'fresh minds' and stronger unity ahead of next season.

Xabi Alonso's men were entirely outclassed by the Champions League winners to crash out of the tournament

Luis Enrique's side blew Los Blancos away to set up a meeting with the Blues in New Jersey in Sunday's final

Paris Saint-Germain delivered a blistering first-half performance to seize control of their Club World Cup semi-final clash against Real Madrid, racing into a 3-0 lead within the opening 30 minutes at MetLife Stadium on Wednesday evening. Luis Enrique's side came out firing in front of a packed crowd, exposing a disorganised Madrid backline to score three unanswered goals in what was the most chaotic opening half of the Xabi Alonso era.

Despite enduring an intense summer campaign in the United States for the expanded Club World Cup, Chelsea have not been granted any scheduling leniency by the Premier League. The Blues are set to kick off their 2025-26 league season at home against Crystal Palace on Sunday, August 17, just over a month after completing their Club World Cup final in New Jersey.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been left out of Real Madrid's Club World Cup semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain.

Chelsea legend Thiago Silva, who returned to Fluminense this summer after four remarkable years in London, was recognised in heartfelt fashion by his former club following the Club World Cup semi-final clash. The Premier League outfit progressed to the final riding on the brilliance of Joao Pedro who dazzled with a pair of exceptional goals, one in each half, to seal the victory.

Liverpool are reportedly weighing a move for Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo as they brace themselves for Luis Diaz's possible departure this summer. With increasing speculation surrounding the Colombian's future at Anfield, the Reds could rival Arsenal for the signature of the Brazilian star, who may be edging closer to his own exit from the Santiago Bernabeu.

Micah Richards has claimed Chelsea and England star Cole Palmer plays dumb for the cameras and is more intelligent than he lets on.

Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala has sent a clear message to Gianluigi Donnarumma while speaking out on his horror injury at the Club World Cup.

Pedro Neto has revealed he wants to win the Club World Cup with Chelsea in tribute to Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away last week.

Christopher Nkunku’s future at Chelsea remains in doubt, with Bayern Munich and Inter showing interest in the French forward.