Kick Off: Chelsea take down LAFC easily, Boca held by Benfica

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Match Report

Chelsea 2-0 Los Angeles: Neto & Enzo's goals help great start in Club World Cup

Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez were both on target but Chelsea were far from convincing in a 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC to start their Club World Cup campaign.

Boca Juniors 2-2 Benfica: Di Maria & Otamendi power back to force a draw

Goals from two Argentinian veterans inspired Benfica to come from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 against compatriots Boca Juniors in their Group C clash at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in Miami, as both sides finished with 10 men in a fiery encounter.

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Espanyol notice Joan García’s release clause have been paid

Espanyol has received official notice from LaLiga confirming the payment of Joan García’s release clause.

Here we go! Romano: Dzeko will sign one year deal plus option at Fiorentina

Edin Dzeko will sign one year deal plus option until June 2027 at Fiorentina with salary around €1.5m net per season.

Gyokeres gets monster £11m contract offer after shock Arsenal transfer U-turn

Arsenal and Manchester United have both been heavily linked with Viktor Gyokeres this summer but Juventus have now emerged as a rival in the race for the Sporting Lisbon star

Arsenal have made contract offer to €60m winger wanted by Barcelona and Bayern

Much of the news on Athletic Club winger Nico Williams in recent days has been linking him to Barcelona, following a meeting between his agent Felix Tainta and Director of Football Deco. Yet the Blaugrana remain the least strong of the options available to Williams.

Enzo Maresca confirms Chelsea transfer plan after triggering Jadon Sancho clause

Chelsea are planning a big summer of transfers as they look to build on qualifying for the Champions League and a new winger is a big priority - especially after they snubbed the chance to sign Jadon Sancho permanently

OFFICIAL: Adrien Truffert joins Bournemouth on a five-year deal

Adrien Truffert joins Bournemouth as new left back to replace Milos Kerkez.

2026 World Cup Power Rankings: A year out, which sides are in the best shape?

The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest edition of the tournament yet, featuring 48 nations, but which of them are most likely to win it?

Barcelona make requests to Rashford, Diaz and Nico Williams to make move happen

Barcelona have been linked with a number of wingers this summer, and Nico Williams now appears to be back in the frame for a potential move to Catalonia. Their priority appears to be Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, but Marcus Rashford is also in their thinking.

Trent Alexander-Arnold's attitude shocks Real Madrid

Trent has arrived like a rocket. He’s smashed the door open—and expectations were already sky-high. But he’s exceeding them. On the pitch, in the dressing room, and above all, physically. From the very first training sessions, it’s become clear: a Galáctico has been signed. The kind that makes you feel those €10 million were money well spent. Painful, yes—but less so now.

Barcelona President Joan Laporta has doubts about Nico Williams signing

Barcelona pursued Nico Williams last summer for several weeks after Euro 2024, only to find themselves left at the altar by the Basque winger. Now the 22-year-old has made it clear that he is willing to join the Catalan giants, but it is President Joan Laporta who has his doubts about a move.

Man Utd star working behind the scenes to secure Bryan Mbeumo transfer

Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo is set to be a wanted man this summer after a terrific season that saw him score 20 goals in the Premier League and Manchester United are said to be leading the chase

Man United offer Real Betis shock Antony ownership deal

Antony could still have a future at Real Betis in the 2025/26 season via a bizarre agreement with Manchester United.

Six new stars of Chelsea set for debuts against LAFC at the Club World Cup

CHELSEA could unleash a brand new SPINE at the Club World Cup with six new stars hoping to make their debuts today.

Bayern Munich approach Barcelona star over summer move

Barcelona will likely have to make a large sale this summer if they want to fund a move for one of their top targets this summer, and there are a limited number of players that they are both willing to sell, and could fetch a major fee. Rumours continue to surround the future of Fermin Lopez.

PSG leapfrog Barcelona to go top of goalscoring charts in 2025

Paris Saint-Germain have surged to the top of the goalscoring charts in 2025, overtaking Barcelona as the most prolific side across Europe’s top five leagues so far this calendar year. Their emphatic 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Club World Cup saw them reach 105 goals, averaging just under three per game.

Barcelona and Liverpool draw out battle lines in Luis Diaz negotiation

Barcelona and Liverpool have made their positions clear on Colombian winger. The Catalan side have somewhat publicly cited the 28-year-old as their top target for the summer transfer window, and the Reds have been quite defiant in making it clear that he is not for sale.

Garnacho makes decision on next club as three clubs lead race for Man Utd star

Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho appears to have his days numbered at Old Trafford but fans are waiting eagerly to learn where he will be playing next season

Barcelona ‘expected to complete’ Nico Williams deal if Laporta gives green light

Athletic Club winger Nico Williams and Barcelona: the saga from last summer has returned with force in the last few days, and shows no sign of slowing up. On Friday it was reported that Williams’ agent, Felix Tainta, met with Barcelona Director of Football Deco, and now they have been placed in pole position for his signature.

What They Say

Jose Mourinho would win EPL at Arsenal or Manchester City, says Tony Cascarino

Arsenal or Manchester City would win the Premier League if they had Jose Mourinho in charge, says Tony Cascarino.

Fixtures Of The Day

Club World Cup

Fluminense VS Dortmund  2025/06/17 16:00 UTC

Monterrey VS Inter Milan 2025/06/18  1:00 UTC