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France 24
an hour ago
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- France 24
Joao Pedro arrival boosts Chelsea ahead of Palmeiras Club World Cup test
The 23-year-old Brazilian forward completed a move to Chelsea from Brighton and Hove Albion for a reported £60 million ($79 million) on Wednesday and immediately began training with Enzo Maresca's squad in Miami. That is where they have been preparing for the last eight of the tournament in the United States, before travelling back to Philadelphia on Thursday ahead of the clash with Sao Paulo side Palmeiras. "I'm very excited to play for Chelsea, to fight for every title, every tournament and play in the Champions League. Hopefully, we win as many trophies as possible," Joao Pedro told the club's website after putting pen to paper on an eight-year contract. There is the tantalising possibility that a first trophy for the new signing could come in just 10 days' time, if Chelsea go all the way in FIFA's lucrative new competition. The London club beat Palmeiras in the final of the old Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi in early 2022, although none of the players involved for them that day are still there. New owners came in a few months after that success and Chelsea's squad has overgone major changes since, with Joao Pedro just the latest face of many to arrive. He comes from the state of Sao Paulo so is familiar with Palmeiras, Copa Libertadores winners in 2020 and 2021. Joao Pedro also began his career at Fluminense, who they could face in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup -- the team from Rio de Janeiro take on Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia in their last-eight tie. Estevao to face future team Chelsea have already faced Brazilian opposition in Philadelphia at this Club World Cup and lost, but the 3-1 reverse at the hands of Flamengo did not prevent them from progressing beyond their group. Maresca's side then overcame a lengthy storm delay to beat Benfica 4-1 after extra time in Charlotte in the last 16 and make it to the quarter-finals. Joao Pedro will now hope to feature in an attack that has already been reinforced at the Club World Cup with the addition of Liam Delap, the former Ipswich Town striker who scored his first goal for his new team in the 3-0 win over Esperance of Tunisia. Another new attacker will join after the tournament, but teenage winger Estevao Willian will be in the opposition ranks on Friday for a game taking place on the American Fourth of July holiday, in the city where the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776. Eyebrows were raised when Estevao, who plays principally off the right flank, was substituted by coach Abel Ferreira early in the second half before Palmeiras went on to beat Botafogo in extra time in the last 16. It was his replacement Paulinho who went on to score the winner, but he is experiencing fitness issues and is not expected to start in the quarter-final. That means Estevao, seen as Brazil's most exciting young talent, should line up at kick-off for Palmeiras, who unlike Chelsea have been training in the city where Friday's match will take place. They have been using the facilities of Super Bowl winners the Philadelphia Eagles and will be hoping some of the NFL side's magic rubs off on them. "The coach has been talking about this since the start of the season," Palmeiras defender Bruno Fuchs said of his team's Club World Cup bid. "We have a dream and dreaming does not cost anything."
Yahoo
10 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Palmeiras vs Chelsea: Club World Cup prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds
Estevao and Cole Palmer will be looking to play big roles in the Palmeiras vs Chelsea quarter-final showdown (Getty Images) Chelsea and Palmeiras will face off for a spot in the coveted semi-finals of the Club World Cup. Chelsea go into the game on the back of beating Benfica 4-1 in extra time after the round of 16 tie interrupted by a one-hour and 53-minute suspension due to lightning in the North Carolina region. Advertisement The game finally finished four hours and 38 minutes after kick off. With two wins sandwiching a defeat in the group stages, Chelsea have performed well in spells but are yet to set this year's tournament alight. Enzo Maresca side's one loss came at the hands of Brazilian opposition as they were run ragged by Flamengo in a game that also saw Nicolas Jackson sent-off. Palmeiras, another Brazilian side, are unbeaten in this year's tournament, winning once and drawing twice in the group stages and defeating rivals Botafogo 1-0 in the round of 16 in extra-time courtesy of a Paulinho goal. Date, kick-off time and venue Palmeiras vs Chelsea is scheduled for a 2am BST kick-off on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Advertisement The match will take place at the Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Where to watch Palmeiras vs Chelsea Live stream: Viewers can watch the action live online via the DAZN website, which is free with a registration. Coverage will begin from 1am BST ahead of a 2am kickoff. DAZN is the global broadcaster of the new-look Club World Cup and will show all 63 matches of the competition. 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. Live blog: Follow all the action right here with Standard Sport's live blog! Palmeiras vs Chelsea team news Chelsea will be without star man Moises Caicedo due to suspension. In his absence, Enzo Fernandez and Romeo Lavia are expected to occupy the central positions. Advertisement Jackson is available again after suspension but Liam Delap is most favoured to lead the line and is expected to be supported by both Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto. New signing Joao Pedro is eligible to play following his move from Brighton. Estevao is available to face the club he will join after the tournament. The wonderkid has been in scintillating form this tournament, earning two player of the match awards in Palmeiras' first two fixtures. Gustavo Gomez will also be unavailable after being sent-off in extra-time in the last 16. New signing: Joao Pedro could go straight into the Chelsea squad against Palmeiras (Chelsea FC via Getty Images) Palmeiras vs Chelsea prediction As the sole remaining English representative, Chelsea seem to be finding their feet at the right time and are showing signs of being serious contenders. Advertisement Yes, they have already lost to Brazilian opponents in this competition and will be without their best midfielder in Caicedo, but they possess a superior attacking threat and so should prove to be too strong for Palmeiras. Chelsea are favourites, but don't expect the floodgates to open, as Palmeiras are expected to remain resolute. Chelsea to win, 2-1 Head to head (h2h) history and results This will be the second meeting between Palmeiras and Chelsea, with the Blues winning the final of the 2021 Club World Cup courtesy of a Kai Havertz's 117th minute in extra-time to secure a 2-1 win. Palmeiras wins: 0 Chelsea wins: 1 Draws: 0 Palmeiras vs Chelsea match odds Palmeiras to win: 13/5 Chelsea to win: 5/6 Draw: 15/8 Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
The Sun
11 hours ago
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- The Sun
Can Joao Pedro play for Chelsea in the Club World Cup?
CHELSEA are getting ready to take on Palmeiras in the Club World Cup quarter-finals! The Blues are aiming to pick up the title for the second time in their history, with the first coming back in 2021. 2 2 They will clash Palmeiras, a team that boasts future Blue Estevao, who is joining the London outfit following the conclusion of the Club World Cup. Enzo Maresca's side saw off Benfica 4-1 in their round of 16 clash, with a nearly TWO-hour rain delay almost putting a halt to the game. Chelsea registered a handful of new additions to their side ahead of the tournament Stateside, with Liam Delap registering a goal and an assist so far for the Blues. The latest signing has seen Joao Pedro move to the Blues from Brighton for £50million plus £5m in add-ons. The new signing said: "I grew up watching the Premier League, and Chelsea were a club that won trophies. "So, when you join Chelsea, you can only think one thing: to win trophies. "Every competition, you have to think, 'I play for Chelsea and that is my ambition'. "I'm close a little bit to David Luiz. I spoke to him, not about Chelsea, but about my career and how I could develop better. He helped me." SunSport can reveal if Joao Pedro can play for the Blues in the Club World Cup. Can Joao Pedro play for Chelsea in the Club World Cup? Yes, Joao Pedro will be available for Enzo Maresca to use in the Club World Cup. The deadline for registration was July 3 - two days prior to Chelsea's clash with Palmeiras. The Blues completed his £50million transfer ahead of the deadline, and as a result, he is available against the Brazilian giants. However, if Chelsea were to complete a deal for Jamie Gittens in the coming days he would not be available - he has already competed in the tournament with Borussia Dortmund. How to watch Club World Cup 2025 FREE All 63 Club World Cup matches will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN this summer. Every game from the huge tournament will be free to watch on the platform across the globe. You will need to sign up for DAZN to access the live streams of the matches, but you are not required to purchase a subscription. Channel 5 will broadcast 23 of 63 matches from the Club World Cup on terrestrial TV in the UK.
Evening Standard
2 days ago
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- Evening Standard
Club World Cup 2025 quarter-final fixtures and latest last-16 results as Man City knocked out
Chelsea put their shaky group stage behind them as they defeated Benfica 4-1 in an extraordinary encounter in Charlotte, North Carolina to set up a meeting with Estevao's Palmeiras in the quarter-final after the all-Brazilian showdown with Botafogo was settled by one goal after extra-time.
Kuwait Times
3 days ago
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- Kuwait Times
Paulinho's extra-time goal sends Palmeiras into Club World Cup quarters
PHILADELPHIA: Marlon Freitas of Botafogo competes for the ball with Estevao of Palmeiras during their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match at Lincoln Financial Field on June 28, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. - AFP PHILADELPHIA: Paulinho came off the bench to score a dramatic extra-time winner as Palmeiras edged out fellow Brazilians Botafogo 1-0 on Saturday to book their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals. The match, played in Philadelphia's sweltering summer heat, remained goalless after 90 minutes of cagey and ill-tempered football. In the 100th minute, Paulinho delivered the decisive moment, cutting in from the right, dribbling past two defenders and firing a low angled shot into the bottom corner, beyond the reach of Botafogo keeper John. Botafogo pushed for an equalizer but failed to capitalize, even after Palmeiras were reduced to 10 men when Gustavo Gomez received a second yellow card for a tactical foul. Palmeiras held firm to secure their first win against bitter rivals Botafogo in nearly two years, and will next face Benfica or Chelsea on Friday in Philadelphia. 'We played an incredible game,' Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira told reporters. 'We did very well in the 90 minutes and in extra time. We suffered together with one player less, but we deserved it.' It was a tense, compelling clash between familiar foes who have met in several significant games in recent years. Palmeiras overturned a three-goal deficit to beat Botafogo 4-3 in 2023, a result that derailed the Rio club's Brazilian league campaign. Botafogo responded by eliminating Palmeiras en route to their 2024 Copa Libertadores triumph and had since gone unbeaten against them in five consecutive matches until Saturday. The first half was a sluggish affair, with Palmeiras dominating possession but struggling to break down a deep-lying Botafogo defense. Teenage winger Estevao, bound for Chelsea in a 60 million- euro deal after the tournament, provided Palmeiras' only spark down the left flank. However, chances were few, and the first half saw just one shot on target, a fierce strike from Richard Rios that John superbly parried. Botafogo looked far from the side who inflicted a shock defeat on Champions League winners Paris St Germain last week, and Palmeiras dominated possession against the South American champions. Palmeiras returned with more urgency after the break, and Estevao tested John with a low shot from outside the box. Botafogo responded through Artur, whose curling strike was comfortably saved by Palmeiras keeper Weverton, but they kept struggling to create clearcut chances. Estevao had a goal ruled out for offside in the 50th minute before being substituted, a decision that proved pivotal as his replacement Paulinho came up with a deserved winner for Palmeiras. — Reuters
