Tag: Club World Cup
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European clubs may boycott FIFA’s Club World Cup
Europe’s top clubs say they will boycott FIFA’s proposed new Club World Cup, leaving FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s latest plans in serious doubt and risking a major split. Infantino had hoped to get backing this week for creating two new, potentially money-spinning, tournaments. This will be a new worldwide Nations League for national teams and…
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Madrid ease to record fourth Club World Cup title
Spain’s Real Madrid won the Club World Cup for a third consecutive year, and record fourth in total, by beating Abu Dhabi side Al Ain in the final. Luka Modric curled home the opening goal from the edge of the area after Karim Benzema’s lay-off. Marcos Llorente hit a stunning 25-yard half-volley – his first…
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Madrid forward Asensio to miss Club World Cup final
Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio has been ruled out of Saturday’s FIFA Club World Cup final against Al Ain after the European champions confirmed he had sustained a thigh injury. The Spain international, who has under-performed this season and has not scored in La Liga since September, picked up the injury in Wednesday’s 3-1 win…
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Bale hat-trick sends Madrid into FIFA Club World Cup final
Gareth Bale scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Japan’s Kashima Antlers 3-1 on Wednesday to book a spot in Saturday’s FIFA Club World Cup final match. European champions Real Madrid will now face host side Al Ain FC in the final match in Abu Dhabi as they bid to win the title for the…
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Ronaldo expects more trophies after scoring winner in Club World Cup final
Cristiano Ronaldo expects to continue his “trajectory” and win more trophies at Real Madrid after scoring the winner against Gremio in Saturday’s Club World Cup final. The Portugal international, 32, curled home a free-kick as Real became the first team to win back-to-back titles. Ronaldo won a fifth Ballon d’Or earlier this month and crowned…