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India.com
06-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Fifa Club World Cup 2025: PSG Stun Bayern, Real Madrid Edge Dortmund To Set Up Semifinal Clash
Fifa Club World Cup 2025: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Real Madrid won their respective games in the quarterfinals of the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup and cruised to the semi-finals of the competition. PSG outclassed the German champions Bayern Munich 2-0, whereas Real Madrid edged past Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in the game on Saturday. For Paris Saint-Germain, Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele scored the goals for their side in the 78th and in the stoppage time (90+6) minutes, respectively. During this game, two PSG players got a red card. In the 82nd minute, Willian Pacho was shown the red card and the other one was given to Lucas Hernandez during the stoppage time (90+2). In the other quarterfinal clash between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, a total of five goals were scored, three by Madrid and two by Dortmund. The three goal scorers for Los Blancos were Gonzalo Garcia \who scored goals in the 10th & 20th minute of the game. The third goal for the Whites was scored by Kylian Mbappe in the stoppage time (90+4). For Dortmund, both goals were scored in the stoppage time. Maximilian Beier scored the goal in 90+2 minutes, and striker Serhou scored the goal in the 90+8 minutes through a penalty. Madrid received one red card in this game, which came during the stoppage time (90+6). The player who got the red card was Dean Huijsen. The first semifinal of the FIFA Club World Cup will be played between Fluminense and Chelsea on July 9, and the other semi-final of the tournament will be played between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid on July 10. Both games will be played at 12:30 am IST.
Sinar Daily
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Sinar Daily
'Strange' to play in front of 50,000 empty seats: Chelsea's Maresca
Only 22,000 fans were present at the 71,000-capacity arena. 17 Jun 2025 10:38am Two Chelsea's supporters sit in an empty tribune during the Club World Cup 2025 Group D football match between England's Chelsea and US Los Angeles FC at the Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta. Photo by Paul Ellis/AFP ATLANTA - Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca labelled the atmosphere in his team's opening Club World Cup game on Monday "strange" after the Blues triumphed in front of nearly 50,000 empty seats. The UEFA Conference League winners defeated Los Angeles FC 2-0 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta with only 22,000 fans present at the 71,000-capacity arena. "The environment was a bit strange, the stadium was almost empty, not full," Maresca told reporters. "We are professional, we have to adapt to the situation, to the environment... "It's important the behaviour of the players, the attitude, and once again they showed how professional they are." Giant screen shows attendance during the Fifa Club World Cup 2025 group D match between Chelsea FC and Los Angeles Football Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 16, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo by Alex Grimm/AFP The Chelsea coach said his team had expected a larger crowd, but were hopeful they would get that in their second game against Flamengo of Brazil in Philadelphia. "We prepared this game also thinking that the environment was a bit different, but no doubt that the next one will be a nice one, because we know that the Brazilian teams, they always bring many, many fans," he added. Over 60,000 spectators attended the opening match between Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and Al Ahly on Saturday, while 80,000 were present at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Sunday for the clash between UEFA Champions League winners Paris-Saint Germain and Atletico Madrid. Plenty of Boca Juniors fans created a raucous atmosphere later on Monday for their match against Benfica at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. With Chelsea playing at 3pm local time on a working Monday, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium was under a third full. MLS side Atlanta United average nearly 45,000 fans at their matches and are the best supported US team. "PSG against Atletico, in front of a big crowd at the Rose I don't know if there's just more fans in Los Angeles who are into this tournament than here, or if it's the pairing tonight," said LA coach Steve Cherundolo. However the American said it was too early to judge FIFA's new expanded competition on the basis of just one match. "Regarding crowds I think it's kind of different each game you look at, so I don't think we should be talking about this right now," he added. "I think we should wait until the end of the tournament...(to make) an opinion about it as a whole, as opposed to one game." - AFP
Express Tribune
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pak-made football gets global acclaim
The Fifa Club World Cup 25 Pro Ball, made in Pakistan and unveiled by Adidas, can be seen in this undated image. PHOTO: AFP As the Fifa Club World Cup 2025 kicks off in the United States this weekend, all eyes aren't just on the competing teams but also on a crucial piece of equipment: the official match ball. Unveiled earlier this year by Adidas, the Fifa Club World Cup 25 Pro Ball is garnering significant attention not only for its striking stars-and-stripes design but also for its remarkable performance, advanced engineering, and notably, its "Made in Pakistan" label. Sam Handy, Adidas' general manager for football, described the ball as the culmination of 18 months of meticulous development. The aim, he stated, was to create something "bold, loud, iconicand unmistakably American." However, behind its patriotic aesthetic lies a testament to Pakistan's manufacturing excellence and high-performance engineering, with the ball proudly produced in the South Asian nation. Beyond its origins, the 2025 Club World Cup ball also marks a step towards greater sustainability as it is crafted entirely from polyurethane, this iteration is composed of 61% polyurethane, 30% recycled polyester, and 9% viscose, unlike previous versions. It also features Adidas' innovative PRECISIONSHELL technology - a 20-panel, thermally bonded structure with strategically placed debossed grooves designed to improve airflow control and enhance flight consistency. This construction is carried out in Pakistan, where the majority of the world's footballs are manufactured. Testing conducted at Loughborough University, a leading sports research institution in the UK, demonstrated the ball's superior performance. Using both human players and a robotic kicker, researchers compared the new Adidas model with balls from the Premier League (Nike Flight), Carabao Cup (Puma Orbita 1), and FA Cup (Mitre Ultimax Pro). While robot testing showed similar speed and spin across all models, player testing revealed "noticeable differences," according to Professor Andy Harland, who oversaw the analysis. Players achieved their fastest strikes and higher spin rates with the Club World Cup ballone even recorded more than double the spin compared to the Nike ball. One player remarked the ball "hits truer for professionals," suggesting its design caters well to high-level, precision-based play. Players observed that the ball felt firmer and had a smaller sweet spot, demanding more precise contact. However, they appreciated its consistency during open play, particularly for delivering long, accurate ground passes. Despite the limited sample size, all three players registered their fastest strikes using the Club World Cup ball. "It hits truer for the professionals," one player remarked afterward. "You had to hit it more precisely," the players noted, highlighting that the Club World Cup ball has a smaller 'sweet spot' compared to others. The players also described the distinct feel when striking the ball: "Especially the Adidas (Club World Cup) ball, that felt rock-hard," one player said. "It has no grip. Because you have the little grooves, you spin it more," another added. Two players shared a similar verdict on where it excels: "Probably better in open play. It would be good to hit a long pass with, a grasscutter (a long pass, kept low to the floor) would be perfect." All the balls were manufactured in Pakistan, which produces the majority of the world's footballs. The distinct construction of the Club World Cup edition is the reason players notice such differences when kicking it. The ball also includes a motion sensor, sending data 500 times per second to aid in semi-automated offside decisions, player tracking, and touch-point identificationdemonstrating the merging of sport and smart technology. Ultimately, Adidas has broken from the tradition of simply repainting an existing model. The Club World Cup ball isn't just a visual upgradeit's a technical overhaul, built for modern football. With 63 matches on the horizon, the ball's real-world performance will be under close scrutiny. But so far, early signs suggest that this Pakistani-made marvel is ready to deliver on the biggest stage.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Club World Cup 2025: Full schedule, fixtures, dates and venues for Chelsea and Man City
The Fifa Club World Cup 2025 is now just days away with Chelsea and Manchester City ready to battle the likes of Real Madrid, Copa Libertadores champions Botafogo and the winner of the Champions League: Paris Saint-Germain or Inter Milan. Pep Guardiola's side are the defending champions, having claimed victory in 2023 with goals from Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden in a comfortable 4-0 final win against Fluminense. Lionel Messi will feature for Inter Miami with the MLS side kicking things off against Al Ahly, with the opener and every other game available to watch live on DAZN. While City and Real Madrid enter the revamped 32-team tournament as joint-favourites, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Inter Milan and PSG are among the most-fancied sides this summer. Here's everything you need to know about the Club World Cup and the full schedule and fixtures: Group A: Palmeiras, Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle Sounders Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica Group D: Flamengo, Esperance Sportive de Tunisie, Chelsea, Club Leon Group E: River Plate, Urawa Red Diamonds, Monterrey, Inter Milan Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan, Mamelodi Sundowns Group G: Manchester City, Wydad, Al Ain, Juventus Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, Pachuca, Salzburg GROUP STAGE Saturday, June 14 Group A: Al Ahly Egypt vs. Inter Miami, 8 p.m. ET (1 a.m. BST) (Miami) Sunday, June 15 Group C: Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City, 12 pm ET (5 p.m. BST) (Cincinnati) Group B: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atlético Madrid, 3 pm ET (8 p.m. BST) (Pasadena) Group A: Palmeiras vs. Porto, 6 pm ET (11 p.m. BST) (East Rutherford) Group B: Botafogo vs. Seattle Sounders, 10 p.m. ET (3 a.m. BST) (Seattle) Monday, June 16 Group C: Chelsea vs. León, 3 pm ET (8 p.m. BST) (Atlanta) Group D: Boca Juniors vs. Benfica, 6 p.m. ET (11 p.m. BST) (Miami) Group C: Flamengo vs. Espérance de Tunis, 9 p.m. ET (2 a.m. BST) (Philadelphia) Tuesday, June 17 Group F: Fluminense vs. Borussia Dortmund, 12 p.m. ET (5 p.m. BST) (East Rutherford) Group E River Plate vs. Urawa Red Diamonds, 3 p.m. ET (8 p.m. BST) (Seattle) Group F: Ulsan HD vs. Mamelodi Sundowns, 6 p.m. ET (11 p.m. BST) (Orlando) Group E: Monterrey vs. Inter Milan, 3 p.m. ET (8 p.m. BST) (Pasadena) Wednesday, June 18 Group G: Manchester City vs. Wydad AC, 12 p.m. ET (5 p.m. BST) (Philadelphia) Group H: Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal, 3 p.m. ET (8 p.m. BST) (Miami) Group H: Pachuca vs. FC Salzburg, 6 p.m. ET (11 p.m. BST) (Cincinnati) Group G: Al Ain vs. Juventus, 9 p.m. (2 a.m. BST) (Washington) Thursday, June 19 Group A: Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly, 12 p.m. ET, (5 p.m. BST) (East Rutherford) Group A: Inter Miami vs. Porto, 3 p.m. ET, (8 p.m. BST) (Atlanta) Group B: Seattle Sounders vs. Atlético Madrid, 6 p.m. ET (11 p.m. BST) (Seattle) Group B: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Botafogo, 9 p.m. ET, (2 a.m . BST)(Pasadena) Friday, June 20 Group C: Benfica vs. Auckland City, 12 p.m. ET, (5 p.m. BST) (Orlando) Group D: Flamengo vs. Chelsea, 2 p.m. ET, (7 p.m. BST) (Philadelphia) Group D: León vs. Espérance de Tunis, 6 p.m. ET, (11 p.m. BST) (Nashville) Group C: Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors , 9 p.m. ET, (2 a.m. BST) (Miami) Saturday, June 21 Group F: Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Borussia Dortmund, 12 p.m. ET, (5 p.m. BST) (Cincinnati) Group E: Inter Milan vs. Urawa Red Diamonds, 3 p.m. ET, (8 p.m. BST) (Seattle) Group F: Fluminense vs. Ulsan HD, 6 p.m. ET, (11 p.m. BST) (East Rutherford) Group E: River Plate vs. Monterrey, 9 p.m. ET, (2 a.m. BST) (Pasadena) Sunday, June 22 Group G: Juventus vs. Wydad AC, 12 p.m. ET, (5 p.m. BST) (Philadelphia) Group H: Real Madrid vs. Pachuca, 3 p.m. ET, (8 p.m. BST) (Charlotte) Group H: FC Salzburg vs. Al Hilal, 6 p.m. ET, (11 p.m. BST) (Washington) Group G: Manchester City vs. Al Ain, 9 p.m. ET, (2 a.m. BST) (Atlanta) Monday, June 23 Group B: Atlético Madrid vs. Botafogo, 3 p.m. ET, (8 p.m. BST) (Pasadena) Group B: Seattle Sounders vs. Paris Saint-Germain, 3 p.m. ET, (8 p.m. BST) (Seattle) Group A: Inter Miami vs. Palmeiras, 9 p.m. ET, (2 a.m. BST) (Miami Gardens) Group A: Porto vs. Al Ahly, 9 p.m. ET, (2 a.m. BST) (East Rutherford) Tuesday, June 24 Group C: Benfica vs. Bayern Munich, 3 p.m. ET, (8 p.m. BST) (Charlotte) Group C: Auckland City vs. Boca Juniors, 3 p.m. ET, (8 p.m. BST) (Nashville) Group D: Espérance de Tunis vs. Chelsea, 9 p.m. ET, (2 a.m. BST) (Philadelphia) Group D: León vs. Flamengo, 9 p.m. ET, (2 a.m. BST) (Orlando) Wednesday, June 25 Group F: Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan HD, 3 p.m. ET, (8 p.m. BST) (Cincinnati) Group F: Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Fluminense, 3 p.m. ET, (8 p.m. BST) (Miami) Group E: Inter Milan vs. River Plate, 9 p.m. ET, (2 a.m. BST) (Seattle) Group E: Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Monterrey, 9 p.m. ET, (2 a.m. BST) (Pasadena) Thursday, June 26 Group G: Wydad AC vs. Al Ain, 3 p.m. ET, (8 p.m. BST) (Washington) Group G: Juventus vs. Manchester City, 3 p.m. ET, (8 p.m. BST) (Orlando) Group H: Al Hilal vs. Mexico Pachuca, 9 p.m. ET, (2 a.m. BST) (Nashville) Group H: FC Salzburg vs. Real Madrid, 9 p.m. ET, (2 a.m. BST) (Philadelphia) ROUND OF 16 Saturday, June 28 Match 49: Winners of Group A vs. Runners of Group B (Philadelphia) Match 50: Winners of Group C vs. Runners of Group D (Charlotte) Sunday, June 29 Match 51: Winners of Group B vs. Runners of Group A (Atlanta) Match 52: Winners of Group D vs. Runners of Group C (Miami) Monday, June 30 Match 53: Winners of Group E vs. Runners of Group F (Charlotte) Match 54: Winners of Group G vs. Runners of Group H (Orlando) Tuesday, July 1 Match 55: Winners of Group F vs. Runners of Group E (Atlanta) Match 56: Winners of Group H vs. Runners of Group G (Miami) QUARTERFINALS Friday, July 4 Match 57: Winners of Match 49 vs. Winners of Match 50 (Philadelphia) Match 58: Winners of Match 53 vs. Winners of Match 54 (Orlando) Saturday, July 5 Match 59: Winners of Match 51 vs. Winners of Match 52 (Atlanta) Match 60: Winners of Match 55 vs. Winners of Match 56 (East Rutherford) SEMIFINALS Tuesday, July 8 Match 61: Winners of Match 57 vs. Winners of Match 58 (East Rutherford) Wednesday, July 9 Match 62: Winners of Match 59 vs. Winners of Match 60 (East Rutherford) FINAL Sunday, July 13 Match 63: Winners of Match 61 vs. Winners of Match 62 (East Rutherford) The 32 entrants are listed below, as well as how they earned qualification: Al Ahly (EGY) – 2020/21, 2022/23 and 2023/24 CAF Champions League Wydad (MAR) – 2021/22 CAF Champions League ES Tunis (TUN) - CAF ranking pathway Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA) - CAF ranking pathway Al Hilal (KSA) – 2021 AFC Champions League Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN) – 2022 AFC Champions League Al Ain (UAE) - 2023/24 AFC Champions League Ulsan HD FC (KOR) - AFC ranking pathway Chelsea (ENG) – 2020/21 UEFA Champions League Real Madrid (ESP) – 2021/22 and 2023/24 UEFA Champions League Manchester City (ENG) – 2022/23 UEFA Champions League Bayern Munich (GER) – UEFA ranking pathway Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) – UEFA ranking pathway Inter Milan (ITA) – UEFA ranking pathway Porto (POR) - UEFA ranking pathway Benfica (POR) – UEFA ranking pathway Borussia Dortmund (GER) - UEFA ranking pathway Juventus (ITA) - UEFA ranking pathway Atletico Madrid (ESP) - UEFA ranking pathway FC Salzburg (AUT) - UEFA ranking pathway Monterrey (MEX) – 2021 Concacaf Champions Cup Seattle Sounders (USA) – 2022 Concacaf Champions Cup Club Leon (MEX) – 2023 Concacaf Champions Cup Pachuca (MEX) - 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup Auckland City (NZL) – OFC ranking pathway Palmeiras (BRA) – 2021 CONMEBOL Libertadores Flamengo (BRA) – 2022 CONMEBOL Libertadores Fluminense (BRA) – 2023 CONMEBOL Libertadores Botafogo(BRA) - 2024 CONMEBOL Libertadores River Plate (ARG) - CONMEBOL ranking pathway Boca Juniors (ARG) - CONMEBOL ranking pathway Inter Miami (USA) - Host nation slot Manchester City 4/1 Real Madrid 9/2 Bayern Munich 7/1 Chelsea 8/1 Inter Milan 11/1 PSG 12/1 Atletico Madrid 14/1 Botafogo 20/1 Borussia Dortmund 25/1 Juventus 25/1 Palmeiras 25/1 The 2025 Club World Cup takes place in the United States and begins on 15 June with the final on 13 July. The venues are as follows, with Miami hosting the opening match and the final held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, Georgia TQL Stadium – Cincinnati, Ohio Bank of America Stadium – Charlotte, North Carolina Rose Bowl Stadium – Los Angeles, California Hard Rock Stadium – Miami, Florida GEODIS Park – Nashville, Tennessee MetLife Stadium – New Jersey Camping World Stadium – Orlando, Florida Inter&Co Stadium – Orlando, Florida Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Lumen Field – Seattle, Washington Audi Field – Washington, DC. The top two teams in each group progress to the knockout stage, which begins with a last 16 stage, before quarter-finals, semi-finals and a final. There is no third-placed play-off.
Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Fifa announces special transfer window for Club World Cup teams
The Fifa Club World Cup 2025 winners trophy is displayed in Times Square in New York, ahead of the June/July tournament in the US. PHOTO: REUTERS PARIS - Fifa announced on May 21 the creation of a transfer window running from June 1 to 10 for all teams competing in this summer's revamped Club World Cup. 'All 20 Member Associations whose clubs will participate in Fifa's groundbreaking competition have confirmed the opening of an exceptional registration window from June 1 to 10 for all their affiliated clubs to allow new players signed to compete in the tournament,' football's global governing body said in a statement. Fifa further announced an additional in-competition transfer window, which will be open from June 27 to July 3. 'The objective is to encourage clubs and players whose contracts are expiring to find an appropriate solution to facilitate the players' participation,' added Fifa. 'This will ensure that the best players will be playing, allowing clubs to add new recruits even during the tournament.' The 2025 Club World Cup will feature 32 teams from across the globe and runs from June 14 to July 13 in the United States. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
