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Two soccer players embrace on the field at MetLife Stadium.
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PSG crush Real Madrid 4-0 to reach Club World Cup final

Real Madrid's tactical gamble fails against European champions

Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final
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Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final

The result ends Fluminense's impressive run at the tournament after they held Borussia Dortmund in the group stage, beat Inter Milan in the last 16 and knocked out Manchester City's conquerors Al-Hilal in the quarters

Soccer player in white jersey raises arms, celebrating on the field.
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Mbappe and PSG set for Club World Cup reunion as Real Madrid eye final

PSG came to the US fresh from crushing Inter Milan 5-0 in the Champions League final

Five jubilant soccer players in red uniforms celebrate on the field.
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Butler's Bangladeshi battlers secure historic Women's Asian Cup spot

Ranked 128th in the world and 25th in Asia, the Bengal Tigresses headed to Myanmar without all-time top-scorer Sabina Khatun, who led a walk out in protest at English coach Peter Butler in February

Soccer team celebrates, holding a trophy with gold confetti in the background.
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Mexico beats US for 10th Gold Cup

Mexico's victory secures back-to-back Gold Cup triumphs and brings them a record-extending 10th crown. Mexico also won the CONCACAF Nations Championship, the Gold Cup's predecessor, three times

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New managers making instant impact as Club World Cup quarter-finals take shape

Arguably none has made a bigger splash than Simone Inzaghi, who delivered one of the tournament's biggest shocks when his Al Hilal side stunned Pep Guardiola's Manchester City 4-3 in a breathtaking extra-time thriller

Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain
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Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain

Jota helped Liverpool win the Premier League last season and also won the FA Cup and League Cup with the Merseyside outfit

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Professional league key to Pakistan football's revival

Football in Pakistan has suffered due to absence of a league during the last decade

Dortmund hold off Monterrey to reach Club World Cup quarter-finals
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Dortmund hold off Monterrey to reach Club World Cup quarter-finals

Dortmund have up a last-eight meeting with 15-times European champions Real Madrid in New Jersey on Saturday

Leonardo double earns Al-Hilal shock Club World Cup win over Manchester City
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Leonardo double earns Al-Hilal shock Club World Cup win over Manchester City

Marcos Leonardo scored his second of the night in the 112th minute as Simone Inzaghi's side saw off the Premier League club

FIFPro warns of 'wake-up call' over extreme heat at Club World Cup
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FIFPro warns of 'wake-up call' over extreme heat at Club World Cup

Conditions have often been brutal for players at the Club World Cup due to the heat across much of the United States

After early low attendance, Atlanta fans turn out at CWC
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After early low attendance, Atlanta fans turn out at CWC

Atlanta, one of 11 American cities chosen last September to host the event, is hoping to present itself as a site worthy of next summer's World Cup, part of which will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Kane double fires Bayern into Club World Cup last eight
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Kane double fires Bayern into Club World Cup last eight

Flamengo, backed by a huge and passionate following at Hard Rock Stadium, bow out of the tournament despite a performance of real determination from Filipe Luis's team

AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers: Adeel Rizki opens up about Pakistan’s preparations
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AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers: Adeel Rizki opens up about Pakistan’s preparations

Pakistan is placed in Group D alongside Chinese Taipei, host nation Indonesia and Kyrgyzstan

Soccer player in pink jersey on a field, focused and attentive.
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PSG Club World Cup reunion with Messi recalls unhappier times

Meeting with Inter Miami of Messi in the last 16 brings back memories of unhappier times for the French club

Soccer player kneels and celebrates passionately on the field.
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Man City crush Juventus, Real Madrid reach Club World Cup last 16

Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia beat Pachuca of Mexico 2-0 to pip Salzburg to the last berth in the knockout phase, as Al Ain battled to a 2-1 win over Wydad Casablanca in the day's other game.

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England expect but Spain are favorites for Euro 2025

France and Germany continue to boast strong domestic leagues, while Spain’s top flight, dominated by Barcelona, features considerable depth in teams and talent

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Monterrey down Urawa with quick-fire treble to reach Club World Cup last 16

The win, coupled with Inter Milan's 2-0 victory over River Plate, means Monterrey finish second and will take on Dortmund in Atlanta on Tuesday

Chelsea through to Club World Cup knockouts, Benfica beat Bayern
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Chelsea through to Club World Cup knockouts, Benfica beat Bayern

Elsewhere minnows Auckland City claimed a memorable draw against Boca Juniors while Los Angeles FC bowed out of the tournament with a stalemate against Flamengo

'Not at the level': Atletico left to ruminate after Club World Cup KO
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'Not at the level': Atletico left to ruminate after Club World Cup KO

Griezmann's goal earned Atletico a 1-0 win over Botafogo on Monday but the Brazilian side progressed ahead of the Spaniards on goal difference to reach the Club World Cup last 16