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Mamelodi Sundowns will meet Fluminense in a winner-takes-all clash on Wednesday to determine who advances to the last 16 of the Club World Cup, and they aim to uphold the attacking flair that has earned them the nickname “The Brazilians.” Founded in 1970 in Pretoria, Sundowns adopted Brazil’s iconic yellow, green-trimmed shirts and blue shorts […]
FC Porto have been eliminated from the 2025 Club World Cup following a 4-4 draw against Egyptian champions Al Ahly in the final group stage match on Tuesday. The result, combined with earlier setbacks against Palmeiras and Inter Miami, confirmed the Portuguese side’s exit from the competition. Despite showing attacking intent throughout the match and […]
Wydad Casablanca’s preparations for their final match at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup have been disrupted by the sudden hospitalisation of head coach Mohamed Amine Benhachem following a road accident in the United States. The incident occurred on Monday in Washington D.C., where the Moroccan club is based during the tournament. Benhachem was travelling […]
Achraf Hakimi starred in Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Monday night, a Club World Cup group stage fixture held at Lumen Field, but it was his gesture after the final whistle that truly captured the evening’s emotion. The Moroccan international delivered a commanding display, capping his performance with a second-half goal […]
Al Ahly delivered a stunning first-half performance against FC Porto in the FIFA Club World Cup, racing to a 2-0 lead courtesy of two well-taken goals by striker Abou Ali. The Egyptian giants wasted no time asserting themselves, with Abou Ali finding the back of the net twice in quick succession to put the Portuguese […]
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Thembinkosi Lorch found the net for Wydad Casablanca in their 4-1 loss to Juventus at the Club World Cup on Sunday, becoming the Moroccan side’s first-ever goalscorer in the competition. Despite the heavy defeat, the South African forward took a moment to acknowledge the personal significance of his contribution. Lorch’s goal briefly reignited hope for […]
Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi was on target for PSG on Monday night, helping the team to secure a 2-0 victory against Seattle Sounders in their final Group B game at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The highly-rated defender started the game for the Ligue 1 Champions and put up another top performance. In the […]
Al Ahly’s journey at the Club World Cup could end in more than just elimination, it may spark a logistical mess. The Egyptian giants are locked in a tense wait for results that will shape their next move, both on and off the pitch. While the team aims to advance with a vital win and […]
Stéphane Aziz Ki has endured a frustrating introduction to Wydad Casablanca, managing just two brief substitute appearances totalling less than ten minutes during the team’s early exits from the 2025 Club World Cup. The Burkinabé international, signed from Young Africans earlier this year and formerly of ASEC Abidjan, has yet to secure meaningful playing time […]
Porto and Al Ahly will meet in a decisive clash at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with both sides facing the threat of an early exit following disappointing starts to their group campaigns. Under the leadership of newly appointed club president André Villas-Boas, Porto have endured a turbulent year. Their qualification for the UEFA […]
