Chelsea FC XI vs Benfica: Confirmed team news and injury latest for Club World Cup
How to watch: The match will be shown live globally online via DAZN. DAZN is the global broadcaster of the new-look Club World Cup. No subscription is required to watch the game, with the entire tournament available to their 'Freemium' members, which means you only need to sign up for a free DAZN account.
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The Guardian
34 minutes ago
- The Guardian
Qatar weighing up bid for 2029 Club World Cup that could be played in winter
Qatar have expressed interest in bidding to host the 2029 Club World Cup in a move that would involve moving the tournament to the winter. The Guardian has learned that Qatari representatives have held talks with Fifa officials at the highest level during the tournament in the United States and indicated a desire to stage the next edition in four years' time. Qatar are understood to have said they could host a carbon-neutral tournament in stark contrast to the current Club World Cup, which has involved teams flying all over the United States with venues in 11 different cities. The nine stadiums constructed for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar remain in place, with six used regularly to stage games in the top-flight Qatar Stars League, and could be all be utilised to minimise staging costs and travel for fans. While the proposed tournament logistics may suit Fifa, the extreme heat in Qatar during the summer would present a major problem, and almost certainly require it to be moved to the winter, as was the case with the 2022 World Cup despite the initial bid being for a summer tournament. High temperatures and extreme weather have also been an issue in the United States this summer, however, with Chelsea's last-16 win over Benfica suspended for two hours due to storms in Charlotte, a decision manager Enzo Maresca condemned as 'a joke.' Players from several clubs have complained about the conditions throughout the tournament, with global players' union Fifpro set to address their welfare concerns in a press conference on Monday. During informal discussions, it is understood that December 2029 has been mentioned as the most likely slot for a Club World Cup in Qatar, although this would be fiercely opposed by the European leagues including the Premier League because of the disruption it would cause to domestic seasons. International lobby group European League is already taking legal against Fifa, along with Fifpro, over an alleged lack of consultation over the Club World Cup and staging the next tournament in Qatar would exacerbate this conflict. While the date has yet to be confirmed there is also a widespread expectation that the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia will be shifted to the winter. Individual clubs who are likely to compete may take a different view, however, given the financial rewards on offer. Fifa has provided a $1bbn prize fund for the this edition, and with more time to agree commercial partnerships are likely to offer even more riches for the second edition. Manchester City have already won $51.7m (£40m) for reaching the last 16 and will bank a further $74.1m (£54m) if they win the competition. There is $40m (£29.1m) on offer for winning the final alone, with the overall prize fund of $125m (£91m) for winning seven matches only slightly less than Paris Saint-Germain received from Uefa for their victorious 17-match Champions League campaign. Fifa awarded the 2025 Club World Cup to the United States without a bidding process, but are expected to hold a formal contest for the right to stage the 2029 tournament given the levels of interest. Qatar are the fourth country to declare their hand, with Spain and Morocco both having said they want to host the tournament on their own ahead of their joint staging of the 2030 World Cup, which will also see three matches held in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. In addition, Brazil last week publicly declared their bid for the 2029 Club World Cup following a meeting between the country's football federation (CBF) president Samir Xaud and the Fifa president Gianni Infantino in Miami. Fifa declined to comment.
Scottish Sun
44 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Sunderland beat two Prem rivals to sign star defender Reinildo Mandava from Atletico Madrid on two-year deal
They have also beaten Leeds to another player PULL THE REINS Sunderland beat two Prem rivals to sign star defender Reinildo Mandava from Atletico Madrid on two-year deal SUNDERLAND are in advanced talks to sign Reinildo Mandava on a free transfer. The veteran defender, 31, will leave Atletico Madrid when his contract expires this week and is expected to pen a two-year deal with the Black Cats. 3 Reinildo Mandava is set to join Sunderland Credit: Getty A number of Premier League clubs had registered interest in the full-back, with Crystal Palace having also held talks. Fellow promoted side Leeds were also linked, but Sunderland have swooped ahead of both. The Mozambique international joined Atletico from French side Lille in 2022 and has made 103 appearances for Diego Simeone's side, scoring twice. Sunderland are set for a busy summer following promotion. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL TRANSFER LATEST Gittens to have Chelsea MEDICAL, Liverpool wait for Isak, Joao Pedro latest Jobe Bellingham and Tom Watson have both been sold for significant fees with a number of new faces expected. Bellingham has already impressed since moving to his brother Jude's old team, Borussia Dortmund. He scored in the team's Club World Cup 4-3 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns. Watson was the hero of the play-off final as he scored the 95th-minute winner against Sheffield United to seal Sunderland's promotion. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS The Black Cats have already agreed a club record £30million deal to sign Habib Diarra from French side Strasbourg. Diarra, 21, scored against Thomas Tuchel's England in Senegal's shock win this month and will arrive as a direct replacement for Bellingham. Enzo Le Fee meets the Sunderland fans as he arrives at Wearside 3 The midfielder was another target of Leeds that Sunderland have been able to poach. Last term, he made 30 appearances in Ligue 1, scoring four and assisting five goals. His performances helped the club finish seventh in the top flight of France. 3 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
Metro
2 hours ago
- Metro
Enzo Maresca fumes after Chelsea suffer major injury blow at Club World Cup
Chelsea have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup but appear to have lost a player to injury following the 4-1 win over Benfica. The Blues were cruising to victory on Saturday night after Reece James put them ahead with a sublime free-kick, only for the game to be suspended in the 86th minute due to adverse weather conditions. After a two-hour delay the match resumed, only for Benfica to win a last minute penalty which Angel di Maria converted to send the match to extra-time. But after Gianluca Prestianni was sent off, Chelsea ran riot with goals from Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall securing the win. They'll face Brazilian side Palmeiras in the last-eight but will have to do so without Benoit Badiashile who appears to have picked up a nasty injury. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. The centre-back was subbed off after 70 minutes after going down seemingly with cramp and was replaced by Tosin Adarabioyo. However, as players left the Bank of America stadium in Charlotte, Badiashile was pictured on crutches, suggesting a more serious injury has occurred. The 24-year-old has missed 40 games through injury since moving to Stamford Bridge in 2023 for around £32m, with his future at the club uncertain. While Enzo Maresca likes the defender, reports from France claim that Marseille are interested in signing him this summer but this injury could now scupper any transfer plans. Weather conditions in America, including severe thunderstorms and extreme heat, have been constant issues at the Club World Cup, with Chelsea vs Benfica the sixth match to be halted because of it. Players and managers have also criticised the poor condition of the pitches, while Maresca unleashed a furious rant following Saturday's game that didn't finish until the early hours of Sunday morning. 'The game was very good for 85 minutes. Then we had an hour and a half, two-hour stop,' the head coach fumed. More Trending 'Then it started completely different. It's not the same game. It's not the same game because you break the tempo. 'So two hours inside; people speak with the family outside, if they were good, the security. People eating, people laughing, people talking on the mobile. It's two hours. That's why I said it's not football. 'It's something that you struggle to understand. But we tried to go out, continue in the same way, knowing that it was difficult. 'It's not random that for 85 minutes, we didn't concede nothing and then for five minutes, we conceded a few chances. Why? It's because it started a completely different game. It's not normal. It's not football.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Joao Pedro chooses next club after Chelsea and Newcastle transfer offers MORE: Benfica boss singles out 'very strong' Chelsea star for praise after Club World Cup defeat MORE: Chelsea agree £55m deal and make decision over Emiliano Martinez transfer
