Club World Cup

Ancelotti denies Real Madrid will skip Club World Cup

"In my interview with Il Giornale, my words about the FIFA Club World Cup have not been interpreted in the way I intended," Ancelotti posted on X.

Real Madrid will not participate in Club World Cup, says Ancelotti

Real Madrid will decline FIFA's invitation to participate in the Club World Cup as the governing body have undervalued the compensation the 15-times Champions League winners should receive, manager Carlo Ancelotti said.

Guardiola says rivals want City to fail 'more than ever'

No club in English football history has enjoyed such a successful year.

Pep ready to write 'new book' after completing Man City trophy haul

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City must start over and find new targets after he completed his trophy haul in charge of the English champions by thrashing Fluminense 4-0 to win the Club World Cup.

Man City Club World Cup win would last a lifetime: Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said lifting the Club World Cup on Friday would be something his players can cherish forever as he played down the importance of the English champions' patchy Premier League form.

FIFA use Club World Cup to trial referee microphones

Referees being hooked up with microphones is nothing new in other sports such as the NFL, but it is only now being tested in football, just as the sport is still getting used to Video Assistant Referees and semi-automated offside technology

Al Hilal shock Flamengo to reach Club World Cup final

Al Hilal, the first Saudi side to reach the Club World Cup final, will face the winners of Real Madrid's semi-final against Al Ahly on Wednesday in Rabat.

Club World Cup to feature 32 teams in 2025, says FIFA president Infantino

The 2025 Club World Cup will feature 32 teams, making the format similar to the ongoing soccer World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Friday.

Barcelona want more trophies in 2016: Lionel Messi

Four-time World Player of the Year Lionel Messi has warned Barcelona's rivals that the European champions are determined to match their five-trophy haul from 2015 in the coming year.

June 10, 2024
June 10, 2024

Ancelotti denies Real Madrid will skip Club World Cup

"In my interview with Il Giornale, my words about the FIFA Club World Cup have not been interpreted in the way I intended," Ancelotti posted on X.

June 10, 2024
June 10, 2024

Real Madrid will not participate in Club World Cup, says Ancelotti

Real Madrid will decline FIFA's invitation to participate in the Club World Cup as the governing body have undervalued the compensation the 15-times Champions League winners should receive, manager Carlo Ancelotti said.

December 27, 2023
December 27, 2023

Guardiola says rivals want City to fail 'more than ever'

No club in English football history has enjoyed such a successful year.

December 23, 2023
December 23, 2023

Pep ready to write 'new book' after completing Man City trophy haul

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City must start over and find new targets after he completed his trophy haul in charge of the English champions by thrashing Fluminense 4-0 to win the Club World Cup.

December 22, 2023
December 22, 2023

Man City Club World Cup win would last a lifetime: Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said lifting the Club World Cup on Friday would be something his players can cherish forever as he played down the importance of the English champions' patchy Premier League form.

February 9, 2023
February 9, 2023

FIFA use Club World Cup to trial referee microphones

Referees being hooked up with microphones is nothing new in other sports such as the NFL, but it is only now being tested in football, just as the sport is still getting used to Video Assistant Referees and semi-automated offside technology

February 8, 2023
February 8, 2023

Al Hilal shock Flamengo to reach Club World Cup final

Al Hilal, the first Saudi side to reach the Club World Cup final, will face the winners of Real Madrid's semi-final against Al Ahly on Wednesday in Rabat.

December 16, 2022
December 16, 2022

Club World Cup to feature 32 teams in 2025, says FIFA president Infantino

The 2025 Club World Cup will feature 32 teams, making the format similar to the ongoing soccer World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Friday.

December 31, 2015
December 31, 2015

Barcelona want more trophies in 2016: Lionel Messi

Four-time World Player of the Year Lionel Messi has warned Barcelona's rivals that the European champions are determined to match their five-trophy haul from 2015 in the coming year.

December 17, 2015
December 17, 2015

Lionel Messi out of Club World Cup clash with Guangzhou Evergrande

Lionel Messi will miss Barcelona's Club World Cup semifinal with Guangzhou Evergrande due to renal colic, the club has announced.