Coming on as a halftime substitute, Haaland made an instant impact with his third touch of the game, finishing from close range to put City up 3–1. The milestone goal marked his 123rd strike for Manchester City and continued his rapid rise as one of the game’s most lethal finishers.

The tensions between Kylian Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain continue to escalate, with a new legal battle now unfolding in court.

Kylian Mbappé was expected to make his Club World Cup debut in Real Madrid’s decisive Group H clash against RB Salzburg. However, after struggling with gastroenteritis earlier in the tournament, he was again ruled out of the lineup.

Kylian Mbappé will miss his third straight match at the Club World Cup. Despite returning to training, Real Madrid’s staff chose not to rush his comeback. The French star will remain in Miami to focus on regaining full fitness, delaying his much-anticipated debut in the tournament once again.

Kylian Mbappe's recent return to the spotlight has stirred more concern than celebration. Real Madrid and its fanbase were hoping to see their star striker ready to make his mark at the FIFA Club World Cup, but images released this week have sparked alarm over his physical condition—snaps that suggest he is far from match-ready. […]

Kylian Mbappé has returned to training with Real Madrid after being sidelined with gastroenteritis. The French superstar missed the team’s first two matches at the FIFA Club World Cup but is now back in Miami working toward match fitness.

With Mbappé sidelined and Endrick not fully fit, 20-year-old Gonzalo García will once again lead the line for Madrid. After scoring and earning MVP honors in the opener against Al Hilal, García is quickly becoming one of the breakout stars of the tournament. His powerful run and composed finish showcased the qualities Xabi Alonso admires most.

Real Madrid returns to action this Sunday, June 22, against Pachuca at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. After drawing 1-1 with Al Hilal in Xabi Alonso’s coaching debut, the Spanish giants are looking to secure their first victory of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

As Real Madrid prepares for a crucial second outing at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, speculation surrounds the availability of one of their marquee players. 

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

With Mbappé sidelined, young striker Gonzalo García has been chosen to start up front for Los Blancos. He’ll be joined in the attack by Vinícius Jr. and Rodrygo, as Real Madrid kicks off Group H play in Miami.

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.

With the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 debut against Al Hilal being imminent, Real Madrid head coach made an important update on star Kylian Mbappe.

With temperatures hovering around 90°F (30°C) and humidity near 75%, Real Madrid is taking extra precautions. Mbappé stayed back at the hotel and hopes to be fit, but the staff won’t force a return in such harsh conditions, especially for a player under the weather.

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.