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David vs Goliath: World Cup opponent Bayern faces team of students and teachers
Bayern Munich will kick off their Club World Cup campaign on Sunday. In Cincinnati, the iconic German football powerhouse will face Auckland City. The pride of New Zealand lives in a completely different world compared to Der Rekordmeister.
Barça takes next step in financial recovery
Barcelona has proudly announced that the club's financial recovery is heading in the right direction. The renowned firm Morningstar DBRS has upgraded the club’s credit rating from stable to positive. The higher the rating, the more likely it is that a club is expected to meet its financial obligations.
Sergio Ramos names former teammate as Ballon d'Or favorite
Sergio Ramos has made his Ballon d'Or pick clear. The former Real Madrid captain is backing the top scorer of his old club and former teammate at Paris Saint-Germain Kylian Mbappé: "Despite the lack of trophies."
Barça has its eye on three wingers, but encounters different obstacles everywhere
Barcelona has a shortlist of three names to strengthen their wings, according to the Spanish media. Luis Díaz from Liverpool tops the list, followed by Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao in second place, and Marcus Rashford from Manchester United as the third option. However, Barça encounters a different hurdle at every door.
Atlético Madrid hopes to prise Robertson away from Slot's Liverpool
Atlético Madrid is hoping, according to The Athletic and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, to sign Andy Robertson from Liverpool. The Scotsman is under contract with the reigning English champions until next summer.
Arrows aimed at referee after Boca-Benfica battle: 'He ruined the match'
With three red cards and four yellow cards, the match between Boca Juniors and Benfica at the Club World Cup spiraled out of control, and the criticism is now directed at referee César Ramos.
Sarri turned up his nose at Saudi Arabia: 'I don't care how much they offer'
We won’t be seeing Maurizio Sarri in Saudi Arabia anytime soon. The 66-year-old coach, who recently returned to Lazio, confirmed that he held talks with a club from the Middle East, but the Italian couldn’t be persuaded even with a massive salary offer.
Luis Enrique feels motivated to go all-in for the Club World Cup as well
Luis Enrique is getting his players fired up for the Club World Cup, in which Atlético Madrid will be the first opponent on Sunday. According to the Spaniard, the Paris Saint-Germain players are motivated to the core.
Fluminense goalkeeper could become the oldest player ever at a Club World Cup
The oldest player at the Club World Cup will take the field on Tuesday evening against Borussia Dortmund: Fluminense goalkeeper Fábio. And if he also plays in the final, he will become the oldest player ever at a Club World Cup.
Inter striker Taremi stuck in Iran after Israeli attack
Internazionale forward Mehdi Taremi may have to miss the Club World Cup. The striker is currently in Tehran, in his home country of Iran, which has been at war with Israel for several days.