Kick Off: CWC officially kicks off, Gattuso set to become the coach of Italy

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Match Report

El Ahly Cairo 0-0 Inter Miami CF: CWC opener ends goalless, but Messi shines

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were held to a scoreless draw against Egypt's Al Ahly in the opening game of the Club World Cup on Saturday night.

Top Headlines

Here we go! Romano: Gattuso is about to coach the Italian national team

According to the news from renowned journalist Romano, Gattuso, a legend of Italian football, is on the verge of taking charge of the Italian national team.

Here we go! Romano: Tottenham to buy out Tel for €35M + €5M in variables

On June 14th, renowned journalist Romano reported that Tottenham will buy out Bayern forward Mathys Tel, with a transfer fee of €35 million plus €5 million in variables.

These Things Happen

Romano: Andrew Robertson eager to join Atletico Madrid, initial talks underway

According to renowned journalist Romano, Andrew Robertson is eager to join Atletico Madrid, with initial negotiations having commenced. 

Barcelona hold talks with top Arsenal target as Lamine Yamal teases transfer

Barcelona have entered the race for Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams, who is also on Arsenal's radar, with the Spanish giants holding talks as the player lays out his demands

Why aren't Liverpool playing in CWC? How all 32 teams qualified for competition

They may be Premier League kings and six-time champions of Europe, but Liverpool won't be at the FIFA Club World Cup, with Manchester City and Chelsea taking UEFA's two places

Gyokeres decides between Man Utd and Arsenal as he ‘rejects Premier League club’

VIKTOR GYOKERES has rejected a move to Manchester United, according to reports.

Revealed: Gyokeres contacts Amorim to give final decision on £70m

Manchester United have reportedly been told Viktor Gyokeres will not be joining them from Sporting this summer - leaving Arsenal in the driving seat.

Onana drops Man Utd exit hint as 'Emi Martinez waits for Old Trafford offer'

Manchester United are reportedly interested in Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and current first-choice stopper Andre Onana has now dropped a hint about his future

In demand Nico Williams chooses the club he wants to join between Arsenal

Arsenal target Nico Williams is reportedly desperate to complete a move to Barcelona this summer in a blow to Mikel Arteta's transfer plans.

Messi back in big time and revamped Man City - Five CWC storylines to watch

Despite concerns over ticket sales and player fatigue, FIFA's new expanded Club World Cup will throw up several intriguing storylines this summer in the United States.

Why isn’t Cristiano Ronaldo at the Club World Cup but Messi is?

The Club World Cup is officially about to begin, and among the big stars set to feature in the tournament are Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and other top names. However, one major figure conspicuous by his absence is the Portuguese icon Cristiano Ronaldo.

Forgotten XI of players you didn’t realise were playing Club World Cup

THE CLUB WORLD CUP is fast approaching as teams prepare to do battle in the US this month.

What's happening with Mbeumo as star drops hint in MU and Spurs transfer war

Manchester United and Tottenham are both battling hard to sign Bryan Mbeumo, who has attracted interest from clubs across the country after scoring 20 Premier League goals in 2024/25

Man Utd to welcome £7m star compared to Wayne Rooney in huge boost for Amorim

Manchester United signed teenager Diego Leon back in January but allowed him to remain in Paraguay until the summer with the left-back compared to Wayne Rooney

Joao Pedro's REAL transfer preference between Chelsea and Newcastle revealed

Joao Pedro looks set to leave Brighton this season with a number of clubs having expressed their interest in the Brazilian but it appears that he has already picked his next club

Inter Miami's Club World Cup controversy as Beckham and Messi prepare for bow

David Beckham's Inter Miami are set to star at the FIFA Club World Cup with Lionel Messi in tow, but their qualification for the revamped tournament was somewhat controversial

Arsenal and Bayern Munich target Nico Williams desperate to join Barcelona

Barcelona are looking to sign a new left winger this summer, and recent developments could see a change of strategy in regards to the position ahead of the second transfer window opening at the start of July.

5 options for Liverpool's next transfer AFTER Wirtz including Arsenal hijack

Liverpool are closing in on a deal for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz but it appears that Arne Slot is not quite finished in the transfer window quite yet with a number of sensational deals still on the table

Real Madrid finalise key piece of business as 22-year-old pens six-year contract

Real Madrid have been busy in the transfer market this summer, with Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Franco Mastantuono all joining since the start of June. And the club has now moved to close an important piece of business involving one of their existing players.

Frank gave Mbeumo clear Man Utd transfer instruction before joining Tottenham

Manchester United are being rivalled in their bid to sign Bryan Mbeumo by Tottenham, who have launched a £70m bid for the player. He worked with their now-manager Thomas Frank and could now be interested in a move

What They Say

'I played with Alonso at Liverpool  - I DON'T wish him the best at Real Madrid'

Xabi Alonso was confirmed as Real Madrid’s next manager earlier this summer after the departure of Carlo Ancelotti but one of his former Liverpool teammates has sent him a brutal message

“We realised…” – Dembele recalls first impression of Ballon d’Or rival Yamal

It looks like the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or will either be a current Barcelona player, or a former one. Lamine Yamal, Pedri and Raphinha are all seen as candidates, but the one seen as the favourite at this stage is Ousmane Dembele.

Fixtures Of The Day

Club World Cup

Bayern VS Auckland City  2025/06/15 16:00 UTC

PSG VS Atletico  2025/06/15 19:00 UTC

Palmeiras VS Porto  2025/06/15 22:00 UTC

Botafogo VS Seattle Sounders  2025/06/16 02:00 UTC

Related: Manchester United Liverpool Tottenham Hotspur Brighton & Hove Albion Brentford Paris Saint-Germain Bayern Munich Italy Cerro Porteño Sporting CP Real Madrid Barcelona Athletic Club El Ahly Cairo Al Nassr FC RB Leipzig Gennaro Gattuso Mascherano Messi Sir David Beckham Xabi Alonso Ronaldo T. Frank Robertson Dembele Onana Viktor Gyökeres Inter Miami CF João Pedro Bryan Mbeumo Nico Williams Benjamin Sesko Tel Yamal Diego León
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