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TimesLIVE
a day ago
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- TimesLIVE
City thrash Juve, Vinicius sparkles for Real, Mailula scores for losing Wydad
Manchester City produced an impressive display to thrash Juventus 5-2 and underline their title credentials at the Club World Cup on Thursday, advancing to the last 16 with three victories with their 5-2 Group G thrashing of Juventus. The game also saw Rodri make his first start for City since September, playing 67 minutes. City coach Pep Guardiola was pleased with a display more fitting of his team after their battles of the 2024-25 season. 'I liked the way we did it. It has been a long time since we had a performance like this on and off the ball. The players were committed and we are happy to beat a top side. 'This is just one game, but I think the players felt again what it was like to be a good team. The belief always comes from your performances, not your past.' On Rodri's return, Guardiola said: 'We have missed him a lot. He knows exactly what he has to do with the ball, and his personality. I didn't expect him to play as many minutes. He will be ready for the next one.' The South Africans have been pulling strings for Wydad 😤🇿🇦 Cassius Mailula gets his first goal of the #FIFACWC 🔥 📺 Stream #CWC2025 on DStv: — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) June 26, 2025 With both teams already through to the knockout stage, City underlined their status as title favourites by becoming the only team to finish the group phase with three wins, showing flashes of their brilliant selves. Guardiola's side, will meet Al-Hilal - coached now by Simone Inzaghi, who steered Inter Milan into the last Uefa Champions League final - in the last 16. City finished three points clear of Juventus, who will face Real Madrid. Vinicius Jr scored one and set up another as Madrid secured a 3-0 victory over RB Salzburg on Thursday to seal top spot in Group H. The Spaniards finished with seven points, two clear of Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal, who defeated Pachuca 2-0 in the day's other group fixture. Austria's Salzburg, with four points, and Mexican side Pachuca, who failed to register a point, were eliminated. Real face Juve at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Tuesday, while Hilal met City in Orlando on Monday. Pep Guardiola's super sub pays dividends 💪 That ball control from Haaland though 🤫 📺 Stream #CWC2025 on DStv: — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) June 26, 2025 Under steady rain in Philadelphia, Xabi Alonso's Real dominated proceedings against a lacklustre Salzburg, who created few clear-cut chances. Salzburg's 18-year-old goalkeeper Christian Zawieschitzky was sharp from the outset and denied Vinicius an early opener with a point-blank save. The Brazilian forward squandered further opportunities while Gonzalo Garcia also missed a golden chance from a Vinicius cross near the half-hour mark. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 40th minute with Jude Bellingham threading a perfectly timed pass through to Vinicius, who danced past two defenders and unleashed from the edge of the box to leave Zawieschitzky with no chance. Vinicius played a pivotal role in Real's second during first-half added time, picking up a loose ball in the box and delivering an audacious back-heeled pass to Federico Valverde, who fired home from close range. Real Madrid were deadly on the counter here 🔥 #FIFACWC #CWC2025 #SSFootball — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) June 27, 2025 Real Madrid maintained control in the second half but continued to waste chances in front of goal and it was not until the 84th minute that Gonzalo Garcia wrapped up the win, chipping the Salzburg goalkeeper in a quick counter. 'I'm very happy with the goal and the assist. But now comes the most important part, the knockouts, and we're looking forward to it,' Vinicius told DAZN. 'The vibes were good. We played very well in the first half, but we were a bit slower in the second. That's normal given the matches coming up, where we can't afford to slip up.' Real should also be able to call on Kylian Mbappe for the knockout rounds after the French forward missed the entire group stage due to illness. Mbappe returned to training on Wednesday after being struck down by acute gastroenteritis last week but Alonso said they decided to leave him out of the Salzburg match to allow him to make a full recovery for the knockout stage. Al-Hilal beat Mexico's Pachuca 2-0 to reach the knockout stage, the big-spending Saudi club's first win of the tournament enough to send them through as Group H runners-up behind Real. Salem Al-Dawsari opened the scoring in the 22nd minute and Marcos Leonardo added the second in stoppage time to send the four-times Asian champions through to a last-16 clash with Manchester City in Orlando on Monday. Kodjo Laba scored just before half time, Kaku broke through just after and Al Ain rallied to a 2-1 victory over Wydad AC. Kaku's goal in a match when VAR played a pivotal role stood as the winner for Al Ain, who notched the win escaped unscathed despite Laba's stunning 76th-minute miss from close range. The UAE side finished third in Group G despite being routed 5-0 by Juventus and 6-0 by Manchester City. Wydad were last without a win.
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Al Hilal beat Pachuca 2-0 to reach Club World Cup last 16
Al Hilal advanced to the knockout stage of the FIFA Club World Cup with a 2-0 win over Pachuca on Thursday, clinching second place in Group H behind Real Madrid . The victory, their first of the tournament, earned the Saudi giants a last-16 showdown with Manchester City on Monday in Orlando. Captain Salem Al-Dawsari opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a composed finish, receiving a lofted pass from fellow homegrown talent Nasser Al-Dawsari and delicately lifting the ball over Pachuca goalkeeper Sebastian Jurado. Despite boasting a squad full of international stars, it was the Saudi duo who combined for the breakthrough. — FIFACWC (@FIFACWC) Al Hilal controlled much of the match, but were occasionally careless, especially in the second half, allowing Pachuca to create a few nervy moments. Kalidou Koulibaly led the defense superbly, limiting Pachuca's threats and keeping striker Salomon Rondon quiet throughout. Live Events Marcos Leonardo missed a golden opportunity in the 83rd minute after being played in by a slick passing move, but he redeemed himself deep into stoppage time. Set up by Ruben Neves , the Brazilian forward rounded Jurado and calmly slotted into an empty net to seal the win. — FIFACWC (@FIFACWC) Pachuca, already eliminated after two previous losses, showed fight but were restricted to long-range efforts and half chances. Illian Hernandez nearly pulled one back with a late header that flew just wide. Al Hilal finished the group with five points, edging Red Bull Salzburg , and will now prepare for a much tougher test against European champions Manchester City. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
North Wales Chronicle
a day ago
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- North Wales Chronicle
Friday's briefing: Haaland hits 300th goal and Liverpool complete Kerkez signing
Cristiano Ronaldo's long-term future was resolved while Liverpool bolstered their backline. A simply outstanding display! 🩵 🦓 2-5 🩵 #FIFACWC — Manchester City (@ManCity) June 26, 2025 Erling Haaland scored his 300th career goal as Manchester City defied sweltering heat and a torrential downpour in Orlando to thump Juventus. City were pegged back after Jeremy Doku's early opener when Ederson gifted a goal to Teun Koopmeiners but their lead was restored when Pierre Kalulu turned into his own net at the Camping World Stadium. Haaland, reaching a notable landmark in senior football for club and country, came off the bench to bag the third and Phil Foden and Savinho made victory certain before Dusan Vlahovic's consolation. City manager Pep Guardiola said: 'I liked the way we did it. It has been a long time since we had a performance like this on and off the ball. The players were committed and we are happy to beat a top side. 'This is just one game but I think the players felt again what it was like to be a good team. It's the first time we've performed the way we can.' A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Let's make history together. 🟡🔵 — Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) June 26, 2025 Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new two-year deal at Al Nassr. The deal ties Ronaldo, whose contract was due to expire at the end of June, to the Saudi Pro League team beyond his 42nd birthday. Ronaldo wrote on X: 'A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Let's make history together.' Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in December 2022 as a free agent after leaving Manchester United following a controversial interview in which he criticised the Premier League club. Liverpool have completed the £40million signing of Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez on a five-year contract. The 21-year-old is the club's third arrival this summer, following Jeremie Frimpong and club-record transfer Florian Wirtz. And with Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili joining next month in a deal done 12 months ago there will be more than £200million of new talent present when pre-season training starts in a fortnight. Kerkez said: 'I'm really happy. It's a real honour for me, a privilege to come to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world, (the) biggest club in England. I'm just really, really happy and excited.' Wrexham will start their 2025-26 Sky Bet Championship campaign with a mouth-watering trip to Southampton on Saturday, August 9. The Welsh club, co-owned by Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds and It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia co-creator Rob McElhenney, are back in the second tier for the first time in 43 years after winning three consecutive promotions. Wrexham met Eastleigh on the opening day of the Vanarama National League season in August 2022, but are now set to play grander Hampshire opposition three years on. St Mary's will be the venue for Wrexham's Championship bow as Will Still takes charge of relegated Southampton for the first time in a 12.30pm kick-off. City will be keeping a close eye on the final round of Group H fixtures as they will play the runners-up. Real Madrid currently sit top of the pile but play second-placed Red Bull Salzburg in Philadelphia. England Under-21s, meanwhile, will be gearing up for Saturday's European Championship final against Germany in Bratislava as Lee Carsley's side look to retain their continental crown.
Leader Live
a day ago
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- Leader Live
Friday's briefing: Haaland hits 300th goal and Liverpool complete Kerkez signing
Cristiano Ronaldo's long-term future was resolved while Liverpool bolstered their backline. A simply outstanding display! 🩵 🦓 2-5 🩵 #FIFACWC — Manchester City (@ManCity) June 26, 2025 Erling Haaland scored his 300th career goal as Manchester City defied sweltering heat and a torrential downpour in Orlando to thump Juventus. City were pegged back after Jeremy Doku's early opener when Ederson gifted a goal to Teun Koopmeiners but their lead was restored when Pierre Kalulu turned into his own net at the Camping World Stadium. Haaland, reaching a notable landmark in senior football for club and country, came off the bench to bag the third and Phil Foden and Savinho made victory certain before Dusan Vlahovic's consolation. City manager Pep Guardiola said: 'I liked the way we did it. It has been a long time since we had a performance like this on and off the ball. The players were committed and we are happy to beat a top side. 'This is just one game but I think the players felt again what it was like to be a good team. It's the first time we've performed the way we can.' A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Let's make history together. 🟡🔵 — Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) June 26, 2025 Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new two-year deal at Al Nassr. The deal ties Ronaldo, whose contract was due to expire at the end of June, to the Saudi Pro League team beyond his 42nd birthday. Ronaldo wrote on X: 'A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Let's make history together.' Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in December 2022 as a free agent after leaving Manchester United following a controversial interview in which he criticised the Premier League club. Liverpool have completed the £40million signing of Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez on a five-year contract. The 21-year-old is the club's third arrival this summer, following Jeremie Frimpong and club-record transfer Florian Wirtz. And with Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili joining next month in a deal done 12 months ago there will be more than £200million of new talent present when pre-season training starts in a fortnight. Kerkez said: 'I'm really happy. It's a real honour for me, a privilege to come to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world, (the) biggest club in England. I'm just really, really happy and excited.' Wrexham will start their 2025-26 Sky Bet Championship campaign with a mouth-watering trip to Southampton on Saturday, August 9. The Welsh club, co-owned by Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds and It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia co-creator Rob McElhenney, are back in the second tier for the first time in 43 years after winning three consecutive promotions. Wrexham met Eastleigh on the opening day of the Vanarama National League season in August 2022, but are now set to play grander Hampshire opposition three years on. St Mary's will be the venue for Wrexham's Championship bow as Will Still takes charge of relegated Southampton for the first time in a 12.30pm kick-off. City will be keeping a close eye on the final round of Group H fixtures as they will play the runners-up. Real Madrid currently sit top of the pile but play second-placed Red Bull Salzburg in Philadelphia. England Under-21s, meanwhile, will be gearing up for Saturday's European Championship final against Germany in Bratislava as Lee Carsley's side look to retain their continental crown.
Rhyl Journal
a day ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Friday's briefing: Haaland hits 300th goal and Liverpool complete Kerkez signing
Cristiano Ronaldo's long-term future was resolved while Liverpool bolstered their backline. A simply outstanding display! 🩵 🦓 2-5 🩵 #FIFACWC — Manchester City (@ManCity) June 26, 2025 Erling Haaland scored his 300th career goal as Manchester City defied sweltering heat and a torrential downpour in Orlando to thump Juventus. City were pegged back after Jeremy Doku's early opener when Ederson gifted a goal to Teun Koopmeiners but their lead was restored when Pierre Kalulu turned into his own net at the Camping World Stadium. Haaland, reaching a notable landmark in senior football for club and country, came off the bench to bag the third and Phil Foden and Savinho made victory certain before Dusan Vlahovic's consolation. City manager Pep Guardiola said: 'I liked the way we did it. It has been a long time since we had a performance like this on and off the ball. The players were committed and we are happy to beat a top side. 'This is just one game but I think the players felt again what it was like to be a good team. It's the first time we've performed the way we can.' A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Let's make history together. 🟡🔵 — Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) June 26, 2025 Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new two-year deal at Al Nassr. The deal ties Ronaldo, whose contract was due to expire at the end of June, to the Saudi Pro League team beyond his 42nd birthday. Ronaldo wrote on X: 'A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Let's make history together.' Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in December 2022 as a free agent after leaving Manchester United following a controversial interview in which he criticised the Premier League club. Liverpool have completed the £40million signing of Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez on a five-year contract. The 21-year-old is the club's third arrival this summer, following Jeremie Frimpong and club-record transfer Florian Wirtz. And with Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili joining next month in a deal done 12 months ago there will be more than £200million of new talent present when pre-season training starts in a fortnight. Kerkez said: 'I'm really happy. It's a real honour for me, a privilege to come to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world, (the) biggest club in England. I'm just really, really happy and excited.' Wrexham will start their 2025-26 Sky Bet Championship campaign with a mouth-watering trip to Southampton on Saturday, August 9. The Welsh club, co-owned by Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds and It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia co-creator Rob McElhenney, are back in the second tier for the first time in 43 years after winning three consecutive promotions. Wrexham met Eastleigh on the opening day of the Vanarama National League season in August 2022, but are now set to play grander Hampshire opposition three years on. St Mary's will be the venue for Wrexham's Championship bow as Will Still takes charge of relegated Southampton for the first time in a 12.30pm kick-off. City will be keeping a close eye on the final round of Group H fixtures as they will play the runners-up. Real Madrid currently sit top of the pile but play second-placed Red Bull Salzburg in Philadelphia. England Under-21s, meanwhile, will be gearing up for Saturday's European Championship final against Germany in Bratislava as Lee Carsley's side look to retain their continental crown.
