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Wales Online
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
How to watch Benfica vs Chelsea for free tonight with game not on TV
How to watch Benfica vs Chelsea for free tonight with game not on TV Benfica vs Chelsea - the final FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final - takes place in Charlotte and here's how you can watch the action as the Blues look to reach the semis Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina (Image: Photo by Shaun Botterill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images ) Chelsea's most formidable challenge in the Club World Cup thus far will see them face off against Benfica in Charlotte. Enzo Maresca's team have had a somewhat shaky start to the high-stakes competition on American soil. Their opening match against LAFC saw them scrape a 2-0 victory, despite the MLS side squandering numerous opportunities. The Blues then suffered a 3-1 defeat to Flamengo, following Nicolas Jackson's rash tackle which reduced them to 10 men. The West London club regained their footing against Esperance, with new recruit Liam Delap netting his first goal for Chelsea in a 3-0 triumph over the Tunisian team. Despite finishing second in their group, Chelsea fortuitously dodged a showdown with Bayern Munich. However, they now face a formidable Benfica team who edged out Vincent Kompany's Bundesliga champions to secure top spot in Group C, reports the Mirror. When does Chelsea vs Benfica kick off? The Chelsea vs Benfica match is set to commence at 9pm UK time (4pm local time) in Charlotte, North Carolina. The match will be held at the Bank of America Stadium, home to NFL titans the Carolina Panthers, and capable of accommodating 74,867 spectators. Where can you watch Chelsea vs Benfica? While many UK football enthusiasts have been enjoying live coverage on Channel 5, the Chelsea vs Benfica match won't be aired on this channel. Despite securing some broadcasting rights for matches, the primary rights holder is streaming platform DAZN. However, DAZN is offering free broadcasts of matches. To benefit from this, viewers need to sign up for DAZN's 'Freemium' service. This can be accessed via the DAZN app on smart TVs, mobile phones, tablets and laptops. There are no hidden costs for customers using the Freemium service. For those who prefer to watch matches without adverts, an upgrade to ad-free coverage is available at a cost of £14.99. Watch the Club World Cup free on DAZN £0 DAZN Get DAZN here Product Description The FIFA Club World Cup will see 32 of the world's best club teams including Man City, Chelsea, Real Madrid, PSG and Bayern Munich play across 63 games from June 14-July 13. Fans can watch every match live and for free by signing up to DAZN. So, what's the team news for Chelsea vs Benfica? Following Jackson's two-match suspension due to a red card in the Flamengo game, Delap is likely to spearhead Chelsea's attack. Maresca made nine changes to the team that lost to Flamengo for the match against Esperance. Article continues below Key players such as Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo, captain Reece James, central defender Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella and others were rested. It's anticipated that these players will return to the line-up, along with Pedro Neto, who has netted two goals in two Club World Cup games. Meanwhile, Benfica are anticipated to have their entire team ready for the quarter-final. Their left-back, Alvaro Carreras, was suspended during their recent 1-0 triumph over Bayern Munich, a victory that propelled them past the German team to top their group.
The Citizen
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Beyond 1995: What is South Africa's real win?
The 1995 Rugby World Cup was historic, but the nation's real victory lies in overcoming centuries of division. South Africa captain Francois Pienaar holds aloft the Webb Ellis trophy as the rest of the team celebrate after their 1995 World Cup Final victory over New Zealand at Ellis Park on May 24, 1995 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Allsport/Getty Images) There have been few bright, shining moments in the history of our brutal, unequal country. Two of the brightest, though, came from sport, leading many to believe that, in a sports-crazed nation like South Africa, it was on the playing fields that society's unequal playing field would be levelled. The first magic moment was on 24 June, 1995 in the Rugby World Cup final at Ellis Park stadium, when Joel Stransky's extra time drop put the nail in the All Blacks coffin for the most famous Springbok victory in history. The second was just under 15 years later, on 11 June, 2010, when Bafana Bafana striker Siphiwe Tshabalala's left boot rifled a shot past Mexico's goalkeeper to score the first goal in the first Fifa World Cup tournament on African soil. In those moments, we dreamed the impossible dream – and saw it come true. This week, as we mark the 30th anniversary of the triumph of Francois Pienaar's Boks, the euphoria of 1995 seems far off … and our current reality a nightmare more than a dream. ALSO READ: Weekly sports update: Proteas take on Zim, Springboks play Barbarians With each year that passes, 1995 and all that – Nelson Mandela, 'Rainbow Nation', 'Shosholoza', call it what you will – becomes less relevant. The majority of our population is under 30, which means they weren't even born when Madiba handed over the Webb Ellis Cup to Pienaar. So, is it the case that the dream of greatness belongs only to the older generation? That may well be the case… but it could also be that it was a naïve, unrealistic dream in the first place. Overcoming more than three centuries of racebased oppression will not be achieved simply through the good vibes of a major sporting victory. It's going to take maturity, patriotism and compromise to heal our wounds. If we get even halfway there, it will be a win. NOW READ: 'They laid the foundation': Kolbe on 30th anniversary of 1995 World Cup win
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🎥 Crystal Palace fans are in the mood for history ahead of FA Cup final
🎥 Crystal Palace fans are in the mood for history ahead of FA Cup final Crystal Palace fans look like they're in the mood for history later on Saturday. The south London side are taking on Manchester City later today in only their third ever FA Cup final. Palace have never won a major trophy in their 119-year history, but it seems as if their supporters are getting ready for a celebration if these social media videos are anything to go by. Kick off will be at 17.30 CET and you can follow all the action in our FA Cup final live blog. 📸 Shaun Botterill - 2025 Getty Images
