Salzburg will face Al Hilal in a pivotal Matchday 2 battle of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage. Fans in the USA can watch all the action live, with complete coverage available on both television and streaming services.

Among the 32 teams that compete, several clubs from the Middle East are drawing attention, not only for their on-pitch capabilities but also for a common linguistic feature in their names.

A new chapter began at Real Madrid this week, as club legend Xabi Alonso took charge of his first official match at the helm of the Spanish giants. However, the highly anticipated debut did not unfold as expected.

Amid heightened anticipation surrounding their star-studded squad, including Kylian Mbappe, a cloud of uncertainty now looms over the team’s trajectory.

The Xabi Alonso era at Real Madrid began with high hopes but opened with a stark reminder of reality.

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.

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?

Real Madrid take on Al Hilal in Matchday 1 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage. Find here how to catch the action live on television and through streaming platforms.

The Spanish giants kick off their campaign in Florida against Saudi side Al Hilal, with former club legend Xabi Alonso making his coaching debut after joining from Bayer Leverkusen.

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.

This wasn’t the first big-money offer Dybala rejected from Saudi Arabia. Back in August, he received an $80 million proposal from Al-Qadsiah. According to the player, “The private jet was in Rome for three days. It’s not as easy as it seems—everything changes.” He later explained that after speaking with his partner Oriana, they decided to turn down the deal.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen might be forced out of Barcelona—not by his own will, but by a strategic shake-up from the club’s upper ranks.

In a summer that already promised change, Milan’s reappointment of Massimiliano Allegri has triggered a wave of uncertainty at San Siro.

After rejecting a $227 million offer from Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal, Bruno Fernandes broke the silenced and revealed why he stayed at Manchester United.

Inzaghi’s departure leaves Inter Milan with a major decision just ahead of the 2025 Club World Cup and the next Serie A season.