Martina Alcheva

In the high-stakes world of Real Madrid, where global icons like Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe, and Jude Bellingham dominate headlines, it wasn’t any of those superstars who opened the scoring in Xabi Alonso’s first official match as head coach.

At the age of 33 and in the twilight of a remarkable career, Neymar’s name had been heavily linked with a last-minute appearance at the tournament.

In the lead-up to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, speculation swirled around an eyebrow-raising question: Could Cristiano Ronaldo make a surprise appearance in the tournament, despite Al-Nassr’s failure to qualify?

As Manchester City prepares to kick off its Club World Cup campaign in the United States, Pep Guardiola has offered fans a reason to feel hopeful after a bruising season.

As Manchester City launches its FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign against Wydad, fans were left wondering why their most lethal weapon was nowhere to be seen in the starting lineup. 

In a storyline that brings together nostalgia, ambition, and a transcontinental rivalry, Milan and Chelsea have officially confirmed a high-profile summer friendly.

As Real Madrid prepare to open their FIFA Club World Cup campaign in Miami against Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal, a bold admission from the Saudi club’s CEO has set off new speculation surrounding their ambitions.

Just a few games into the tournament, attention has veered away from the pitch and toward a wave of kit-related controversies.

The FIFA Club World Cup is already generating headlines in the United States, not just for its global matchups or record-breaking crowds, but due to a bizarre and unexpected controversy involving pitch conditions—and, surprisingly, Lionel Messi’s influence.

As the FIFA Club World Cup prepares to deliver its biggest edition yet, one storyline is already capturing global attention—not because of silverware or rivalries, but because of family.

As the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup kicked off with anticipation and intensity, one question lingers in the minds of Honduran supporters: Why isn’t David Ruiz, one of the country’s most promising talents, representing the national team in this summer’s tournament?

Fans may come expecting goals, drama, and international rivalries, but they’ll also witness something far more sentimental: the last dance of players who helped define the modern game.

Behind the glamour, there’s an unmistakable shadow: a group of high-profile stars who, for varying reasons, won’t be there when the curtain rises.

With 32 of the globe’s most storied clubs vying for supremacy, anticipation is surging. Among them are teams stacked with superstars—Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Erling Haaland will all feature—but none of their clubs has emerged as the clear favorite.

As the first-ever 32-team FIFA Club World Cup kicks off, speculation is already mounting that the competition may be on the verge of getting even bigger