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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

Man City down Al-Ain 6-0 to reach Club World Cup knockout stage with Juve
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Man City down Al-Ain 6-0 to reach Club World Cup knockout stage with Juve

City and Juventus meet in their final group match in Orlando on Thursday to decide which of them progresses to the round of 16 as group winners

Ill Mbappe out of second Real Madrid Club World Cup clash
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Ill Mbappe out of second Real Madrid Club World Cup clash

Mbappe is improving "bit by bit" a club source told AFP, but he did not fly with his team-mates for Sunday's match against Mexican side Pachuca

Algeria football stampede toll up to 3 dead, 81 injured
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Algeria football stampede toll up to 3 dead, 81 injured

Crowned Algerian champion for the second consecutive year and the ninth time in its history, the celebrations of the Mouloudia Club d'Alger (MCA) turned to mourning.

Auckland City's Club World Cup participation is a privilege with a price
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Auckland City's Club World Cup participation is a privilege with a price

Auckland City, representing one of football’s smallest confederations, will receive the lowest payout - a fraction of the $3.58 million meant for Oceania

Botafogo shock PSG 1-0 at Club World Cup
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Botafogo shock PSG 1-0 at Club World Cup

PSG, who had scored 19 goals in their last five matches, had the ball in the net in the 79th minute but the goal was chalked off for offside and Botafogo held for the stunning win

Former captain Essa offers key suggestions for Pakistan football's resurgence
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Former captain Essa offers key suggestions for Pakistan football's resurgence

Essa stressed the importance of merit and transparency within the PFF’s operations after a long period of instability

Monterrey hold Inter Milan 1-1 at Club World Cup
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Monterrey hold Inter Milan 1-1 at Club World Cup

Mbappe doubtful for Real Madrid’s Club World Cup opener against Al-Hilal

Nielsen projecting women's football's fan base to reach top-five of global sports
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Nielsen projecting women's football's fan base to reach top-five of global sports

Women's football has enjoyed a 60% rise in female fans over the past five years, according to Nielsen, with momentum strongest in China, with 186 million new fans over that period, Brazil, and India

Empty seats as Chelsea win opener at Club World Cup, Benfica deny Boca
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Empty seats as Chelsea win opener at Club World Cup, Benfica deny Boca

Flamengo began their campaign by easing to a 2-0 win against Esperance of Tunisia in Philadelphia

PSG cruise over Atletico, Bayern thrash Auckland at Club World Cup
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PSG cruise over Atletico, Bayern thrash Auckland at Club World Cup

PSG delivered a statement win over Atleti in front of an 80,619 crowd at a sun-baked Pasadena Rose Bowl -- the venue for the 1994 World Cup final

No goal but Messi's influence on show in Club World Cup opener
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No goal but Messi's influence on show in Club World Cup opener

Messi draws massive crowds to stadiums, and attendance will be a key measure of the revamped Club World Cup's success or failure

Miami World Cup officials play down travel concerns a year from kick-off
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Miami World Cup officials play down travel concerns a year from kick-off

The celebratory unveiling of a gleaming clock came just days after unrest in Los Angeles and amid the implementation of stricter border controls under President Trump's administration

'Suited and booted' immigration officials may stoke Club World Cup anxiety
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'Suited and booted' immigration officials may stoke Club World Cup anxiety

The tournament starts in Miami on Saturday as soccer great Lionel Messi and his MLS team Inter Miami play Egypt's Al Ahly

'Ted Lasso' stars tell Los Angeles to surrender to the World Cup vibe
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'Ted Lasso' stars tell Los Angeles to surrender to the World Cup vibe

Los Angeles will be one of the main host cities for the soccer showpiece in North America

Pakistan falls to Myanmar in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
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Pakistan falls to Myanmar in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

The only goal of the match was a clear offside which helped the hosts win 1-0

Pakistan takes on Myanmar in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers in bid to stop losing streak
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Pakistan takes on Myanmar in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers in bid to stop losing streak

The Shaheens are expected to give a tough test to Myanmar away from home

Nations League victors Portugal toast Ronaldo's 'winner mentality'
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Nations League victors Portugal toast Ronaldo's 'winner mentality'

Ronaldo scored the winner in Portugal's semi-final victory over Germany and the crucial equaliser against Spain

PIF partners with FIFA for 2025 Club World Cup
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PIF partners with FIFA for 2025 Club World Cup

PIF, the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund, makes this move partially in preparation for Saudi Arabia's role as host of the 2034 World Cup