Kick Off: Chelsea advance to face Benfica, Bayern meet Flamengo in Round of 16

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Match Report

ES Tunis 0-3 Chelsea: Delap debut goal, Blues end 2nd to face Benfica in Last 16

First goal for Liam Delap as Chelsea player with Enzo Fernández delivering two assists as Blues will face Benfica in the next round of Club World Cup.

Benfica 1-0 Bayern: Bavarians suffer upset loss, finishing 2nd in Group C

Benfica got a first-half goal from Andreas Schjelderup and weathered second-half pressure from Bayern, who were already qualified for the last 16.

Auckland City 1-1 Boca Juniors: Hosts earn famous draw as both sides out of CWC

CA Boca Juniors exited the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ as Auckland City FC scored their first goal at the tournament and collected a hugely unexpected first point in Nashville.

Los Angeles 1-1 Flamengo: Jorginho assists, visitors to face Bayern in Last 16

Flamengo maintained their unbeaten run ahead of their last-16 clash with FC Bayern München with a dramatic late equalizer against LAFC.

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Olympique Lyonnais have been relegated to Ligue 2 due to financial issue

OFFICIAL: Olympique Lyonnais are relegated to Ligue 2 by the DNCG over financial problems.

OFFICIAL: Lyon take note of DNCG's relegate decision and confirms appeal

Olympique Lyonnais acknowledges the incomprehensible decision rendered by the DNCG tonight and confirms that it will immediately file an appeal

OFFICIAL: Adarabioyo awarded POTM in ES Tunis vs Chelsea

Tosin Adarabioyo wins man of the match and scored today as well as helped with the clean sheet.

Pogback! Romano: HWG! Paul Pogba will sign a two-year contract with AS Monaco

Here we go! Romano: Paul Pogba will sign a two-year contract with AS Monaco

Here we go! Romano: Ansu Fati set to join AS Monaco on loan with buy option

Here we go! Romano: Ansu Fati set to join AS Monaco on loan

New Chelsea wonderkid breaks promise and swaps shirts with Messi at half-time

Brazilian wonderkid Estevao managed to get the shirts of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez after playing against Inter Miami at the Club World Cup. Estevao was part of the Palmeiras side which drew 2-2 with Miami in Florida and he left the Hard Rock Stadium with two mementos.

Romano: Gyokeres informs club his departure decision & won't return for training

Famous transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Gyokeres has personally informed Sporting CP President of his decision to leave the club and has no intention of playing for the team again. 

Arsenal take shock interest in La Liga midfielder with €40m release clause

Arsenal are all set to complete a deal for Martin Zubimendi this summer, which will see them pay more than his €60m release clause to bring in a starting quality player. However their business in Spain may not be done this summer, amid links to Real Madrid’s Rodrygo Goes, and they could seek to add further depth in midfield.

Kylian Mbappe weight loss images shock fans but Club World Cup debut closer

Real Madrid will be feeling far more confident about their Club World Cup chances following a comfortable win over Pachuca, despite going down to 10-men after just seven minutes. The good news is that Kylian Mbappe is still to come back to the team too, as he recovers from a virus.

Barcelona send birthday wishes to Messi and call him 'The one and only GOAT'

June 24 marks the 38th birthday of Argentine footballer Lionel Messi, and numerous teams, individuals, and league authorities have sent heartfelt birthday wishes via social media.

Journalist: Fenerbahçe offers €18m for Sancho, provides an annual salary of €12m

On June 24, according to journalist Orazio Accomando, Fenerbahçe has offered 18 million euros for Sancho and provided an annual salary of 12 million euros.

Agent of Real Madrid star has communicated unhappiness to club

Real Madrid star Rodrygo Goes continues to face intense speculation over his future, after he was left out of the team by technical decision against Pachuca. As happened in El Clasico in May, youngster Victor Munoz was sent on for the final stages, while Rodrygo remained on the bench, without warming up.

Schira: Casemiro receives lucrative Saudi offer, could leave Man Utd this summer

Casemiro Receives Lucrative Saudi Offer, Could Leave Man Utd This Summer

OFFICIAL: RB Leipzig signs Ole Werner as new head coach

RB Leipzig has a new head coach: Ole Werner (37) is moving from SV Werder Bremen to the Red Bulls and has signed a contract until 2027. 

Spanish Media: Chelsea & MU in full-scale pursuit of Ter Stegen amid exit rumors

According to Spanish outlet BarcaUniversal, Barcelona's recent signing of Joan Garcia has caught the attention of Chelsea and Manchester United, who are now closely monitoring the situation of Marc-André ter Stegen. 

Here we go! Romano: Man City’s 19-year-old defender Katongo to join Nice on loan

Here we go! According to renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City’s 19-year-old defender Jadel Katongo will join Nice on loan.

Arne Slot's ruthless transfer message was clear in Man Utd and Leeds deals

Arne Slot's likely transfer business this summer eerily mirrors the moves he made at Feyenoord following his first season at charge as he opted to sell several starters

Long-serving Real Madrid coach demoted by Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid have started a new era this summer with Xabi Alonso’s arrival, and as part of this, one of Carlo Ancelotti’s former staffers has seen his responsibilities stripped back.

What They Say

Valverde supports Asensio: You saved us many times, I believe you'll do it again

On June 24, Real Madrid player Raúl Asensio voiced his thoughts on his Club World Cup performance via social media: "This isn't the start to the tournament I wanted, but I have no doubt we can turn the situation around." 

Zico: Euro teams are overrated, they start making excuses when things go wrong

On June 24, Flamengo legend and Brazilian football icon Zico gave an interview to Brazilian outlet Globo, where he commented on European teams using the heat as an excuse for poor performances.

Fixtures Of The Day

Club World Cup

Mamelodi Sundowns VS Fluminense  2025/06/25 19:00 UTC

Borussia Dortmund VS Ulsan HD  2025/06/25 19:00 UTC

Internazionale VS CA River Plate  2025/06/26 1:00 UTC

Urawa Red Diamonds VS Monterrey  2025/06/26 1:00 UTC