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Club World Cup a test of Chelsea's elite credentials
AFP, Published on 13/06/2025
» LONDON - After securing their return to the Champions League on the final day of the season, Chelsea have an early chance to show they belong back among the elite this summer at the Club World Cup.
From samurai threat to Asian Games as Japan cricket fights obscurity
AFP, Published on 13/06/2025
» SANO (JAPAN) - Legend has it that death threats from disgruntled samurai warriors were behind Japan's first cricket match in 1863 and the sport has battled for recognition in the baseball-mad country ever since.
Club World Cup marks 'new era' for football: Infantino
AFP, Published on 13/06/2025
» MIAMI - FIFA president Gianni Infantino says the Club World Cup, which kicks off on Saturday, marks a historic "new era" for the game, comparing it to the first World Cup held in 1930.
Alonso's new-look Real Madrid chases Club World Cup glory
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» MADRID - After Real Madrid's hopes of major silverware this season faded the Club World Cup took on far greater importance for them and it will provide an insight into new coach Xabi Alonso's strategy.
Fifa: ‘Ref cam’ will steer clear of controversy
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» MIAMI - Referees at this month’s Fifa Club World Cup will wear body cams with the footage used in broadcasts of the game — but only if the images are of non-controversial incidents, Fifa refereeing officials said on Wednesday.
A step too far? New Club World Cup set to have far-reaching impact on football
AFP, Published on 11/06/2025
» PARIS - FIFA's expanded Club World Cup which gets underway in the United States this weekend is a controversial addition to the global football calendar and one that could have a far-reaching impact on the sport in the years to come.
How have teams qualified for the Club World Cup?
AFP, Published on 11/06/2025
» PARIS — The new-look Fifa Club World Cup kicks off in the United States this weekend with 32 teams from around the globe taking part.
England stunned by Senegal to put Tuchel under immediate pressure
AFP, Published on 11/06/2025
» NOTTINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - England slumped to a 3-1 home friendly defeat by Senegal on Tuesday to ramp up the scrutiny on boss Thomas Tuchel one year out from the World Cup.
Fifa Club World Cup faces the ultimate test
AFP, Published on 10/06/2025
» MIAMI - With an eye-watering $1 billion in prize money, some of the biggest stars in the game and clubs competing from across the globe, Fifa’s new Club World Cup has all the ingredients to be a huge event.
Auckland City's amateurs take unpaid leave for Club World Cup adventure
AFP, Published on 10/06/2025
» HONG KONG — The revamped Club World Cup starting on Saturday brings together some of the most celebrated teams and players in global football. And Auckland City.