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News18
2 hours ago
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- News18
'Gave Up Our Vacations To Play': Raphinha Slams FIFA For Flawed Club World Cup Scheduling
Last Updated: Barcelona and Brazil's Raphinha criticized the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, stressing players weren't consulted and are forced to sacrifice vacations. Barcelona and Brazil forward Raphinha has expressed frustration over players not being consulted about the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, saying no one should be forced to sacrifice their vacation. The new-format tournament began on June 14 and runs until July 13, following a packed schedule that included the end of the European club season in late May and an international window in early June. 'Speaking particularly as someone who plays for a European team, we would (currently) be on vacation," Raphinha said. 'Marquinhos and Beraldo, from Paris Saint-Germain, won the Champions League and didn't even get to celebrate properly. They came to the national team and then went to the Club World Cup. They still haven't stopped." He noted that players' need for rest is often dismissed. 'Many say that this is an excuse. It may or may not be, but having to give up our vacations out of obligation is very complicated. It's our right. Everyone deserves at least a month of vacation. And many of them won't get it." With major European leagues restarting by mid-August and pre-seasons kicking off earlier that month, Raphinha emphasized the demanding schedule. 'If PSG reach the Club World Cup final, they will have the Super Cup right away. It doesn't stop," he said. 'It depends on your point of view. From my point of view, it's very bad to give up your vacation to play something that you are forced to do. At no point did they ask the players if they wanted to. 'It (should be) up to us to accept it. Having to give up your vacation to play in a new tournament is very complicated." Paris Saint-Germain are scheduled to play Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Super Cup on August 13, just a month after the Club World Cup concludes. (with Reuters inputs) First Published: June 28, 2025, 10:24 IST
Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Palmeiras vs Botafogo prediction, odds and betting offer
The two Brazil Serie A sides go head-to-head with Palmeiras the bookies favourites to secure a spot in the Club World Cup quarter-final despite Botafogo's head-to-head record It is an all-Brazilian affair in the Club World Cup round of 16 opening clash as Palmeiras and Botafogo go head-to-head once again this season. This Saturday evening, the football world will turn its eyes towards the Club World Cup, where Brazilian powerhouses Palmeiras and Botafogo are set to lock horns in a thrilling encounter. These two titans of Brazilian football have been testing each other's mettle in recent seasons, battling fiercely for the crown of the Brazilian premier league in two out of the past three years. Now, both teams have their sights set on the illustrious Club World Cup trophy, having put on impressive displays during the group stage of this prestigious tournament. Palmeiras showed their class by topping Group A, remaining undefeated in their first three matches and demonstrating their potential to go all the way. On the other hand, Botafogo secured a respectable second place in Group B, coming in behind Paris Saint-Germain. However, it's important to highlight that Renato Paiva's squad managed to spring one of the tournament's biggest shocks so far, clinching a 1-0 victory over the recently crowned champions of Europe on the second day of matches. Surprisingly, the bookies have Palmeiras as the favourites despite the fact the side have only secured one win in the last seven meetings with Botafogo. Palmeiras vs Botafogo Odds Palmeiras - 7/5 Draw - 21/10 Botafogo - 13/5 18+ | Gamble responsibly | | Odds subject to change Palmeiras vs Botafogo Betting Tips Under 2.5 goals - 8/15 Botafogo to win to nil - 9/2 18+ | Gamble responsibly | | Odds subject to change Palmeiras vs Botafogo Betting Offers If you are on the lookout for the latest free bet offers, then look no further. Here, not only do we bring you numerous free bet offers, but all from the very best betting sites in the industry. Each bookie we recommend is fully licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, so you know you are always betting on a safe and trustworthy site. Check out the Mirror Betting Hubs Free Bets offers here. Gamble responsibly Article continues below Reach plc is committed to promoting safer gambling. All of our content and recommended bets are advised to those aged 18 or over. Odds are subject to change too. We strongly encourage our readers to only ever bet what they can afford to lose. For more information, please call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit
The Hindu
4 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
FIFA Club World Cup: Players forced to give up vacation to play tournament, says Barcelona's Raphinha
Brazil's Barcelona forward Raphinha regretted that the players were not consulted about extending their season to play at the Club World Cup, adding that nobody should be obliged to give up their vacation time. The first expanded edition of the Club World Cup started on June 14 and will run until July 13. The competition followed the European league season which concluded in late May and an international window at the beginning of June. 'Speaking particularly as someone who plays for a European team, we would (currently) be on vacation,' Raphinha said. 'Marquinhos and Beraldo, from Paris Saint-Germain, won the Champions League and didn't even get to celebrate properly. They came to the national team and then went to the Club World Cup. They still haven't stopped. Many say that this is an excuse. It may or may not be, but having to give up our vacations out of obligation is very complicated. It's our right. Everyone deserves at least a month of vacation. And many of them won't get it.' Most of the major European leagues will be back in action in mid to late August, with the pre-seasons starting early in the month. 'If PSG reach the Club World Cup final, they will have the Super Cup right away. It doesn't stop,' Raphinha added. 'It depends on your point of view. From my point of view, it's very bad to give up your vacation to play something that you are forced to do. At no point did they ask the players if they wanted to. It (should be) up to us to accept it. Having to give up your vacation to play in a new tournament is very complicated.' PSG will face Tottenham Hotspur for the Super Cup on August 13.
India Today
5 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
Real Madrid, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami amongst biggest crowd pullers in Club World Cup
Real Madrid and Lionel Messi's Inter Miami remain amongst the biggest crowd-pullers in the FIFA Club World Cup, being hosted in the United States of America, reported Sports Business Journal on Friday, June 27. The revamped tournament is averaging attendance of 34,770 through its group stage matches heading into the knockout stages, the report further place in the United States this year, many of the games were hosted in larger venues, mainly NFL stadiums, allowing for larger crowds to attend. But that also had the double-edged effect of creating more empty seats for the lower-profile matches. Fourteen individual matches drew crowds of more than 50,000, led by the impressive turnout of just over 80,000 (80,619) at the Rose Bowl for Paris Saint-Germain's 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid was the biggest selling point for the tournament, boasting three of the top five best-attended matches in group play. An average of 65,825 fans attended their three games, best among all teams. Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain clocked an average attendance of 61,649. Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid saw 51,749 fans attending their matches on average, while local favourites, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, pulled in 51,208 fans on average. South American giants Palmeiras were fifth on this list, clocking their average attendance at 47,456. Among venues, Hard Rock Stadium in South Florida had the highest average attendance (52,955).At the other end of the spectrum, the lowest attended match was Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Ulsan HD, with a paltry 3,412 fans present. Twelve stadiums across 11 cities have hosted a total of 1.668 million World Cup FixturesThe group stage of the tournament will run until July 2. Inter Miami vs. PSG and Real Madrid vs. Juventus remain two of the biggest group stage fixtures in this tournament that are still to be played. The quarter-final fixtures start from July 5, while the final will be hosted on July 14.- EndsTrending Reel
Metro
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Metro
Chelsea star could push for transfer after Arsenal and PSG interest
Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos could push for a move away this summer with admirers at Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. The Brazil international is one of the club's best young talents, arriving from Vasco da Gama in 2023. After a failed loan spell at Nottingham Forest, he shone in France at Strasbourg last season, returning to his parent club to take part in the Club World Cup. Santos made his debut off the bench in the victory over ES Tunis this week with Enzo Maresca insisting he needs more time to 'understand how we play.' Another extremely busy summer is in full swing at Stamford Bridge with Liam Delap, Dario Essugo and Mamadou Sarr already arriving with Brazilian sensation Estevao Willian to join up at the start of preseason. 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. Plenty of departures are also expected. Players not included in the Club World Cup squad, including Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell, Joao Felix, Axel Disasi, Renato Veiga, Armando Broja, Djordje Petrovic and Lesley Ugochukwu, are all available for transfer. With the exception of Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo, no one in the first-team squad is regarded as 'untouchable' this summer – including Santos, BBC Sport report. Chelsea want him to remain at the club as a squad player this season. PSG and Bayern Munich have been credited with interest in the 21-year-old while Arsenal have also explored a move. It remains to be seen if that interest remains after the club's move to sign Christian Norgaard from Brentford this week. In any case, Santos will have no shortage of suitors if Chelsea decide to cash in with the report stating the midfielder could push for an exit himself. Maresca's comments this week suggested Santos has a big job on his hands in displacing Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez as his first-choice options in midfield.' 'He's working well, but he needs to understand how we play,' Maresca said. More Trending Man behind viral video of fight at Ibiza hotel pool is a pro-footballer 'It's the same for all of the new ones. It's important for them to continue in the way they are working to get opportunities.' Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke are two first-team stars also facing uncertain futures. Madueke is another player Arsenal have expressed interest with reports suggesting on Friday there is also interest from north London in Jackson. MORE: Benjamin Sesko asking price changes again after Arsenal transfer concerns MORE: Bryan Mbeumo sends message to Thomas Frank as second Man Utd bid is rejected MORE: Arsenal make approach to sign Brazilian star in cut price deal
