Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany says that for all the fascination and romance of playing against Flamengo in Sunday's Club World Cup round-of-16 match, he expects the game to be similar to a Champions League contest.

Chelsea defeated Benfica 4-1 in extra time in a weather-disrupted last-16 clash to book their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

On Saturday, the Club World Cup last 16 clash between Benfica and Chelsea was suspended due to a storm alert. The match was stopped in the 86th minute with the Londoners leading 1-0.

We update the standout names at the Club World Cup from a statistical perspective after the conclusion of the group stage. Erling Haaland is beginning to emerge, while Vitinha and Michael Olise have been among the most impressive. Mastantuono has also made his mark.

England successfully defended their Under-21 European Championship title as Jonathan Rowe's header gave Lee Carsley's team a 3-2 extra-time victory over Germany in the final on Saturday.

With Inter Miami progressing, both Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez now stand just one goal away from equalling Cristiano Ronaldo's all-time Club World Cup scoring record – and could even surpass it.

Chelsea are set to add England under-21 international winger Jamie Gittens to their forward line after agreeing a deal with Borussia Dortmund, according to reports on Saturday.

Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, dismissed by Al-Hilal with five league games remaining in the Saudi Pro League, is close to becoming the new manager of Al-Nassr for next season. Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken with the coach and given his approval for the signing.

Lamine Yamal, one of football's brightest young talents, has teased on Instagram that he will don the iconic No.10 shirt at Barcelona. The story he has posted featured a photo of Diego Maradona wearing the legendary number during his time at the club.

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development, says the Club World Cup has shown that the ability of teams in the final third remains the biggest gap between European clubs and those from the rest of the world.

Substitute Paulinho scored an extra-time winner to settle a Brazilian battle of attrition as Palmeiras edged Botafogo 1-0 on Saturday to win through to the Club World Cup quarter-finals.

AS Monaco officially announced on Saturday the signing of Paul Pogba, marking the midfielder's return to football following an 18-month doping suspension. Pogba, who has been out of competitive action for nearly 22 months, has committed to the Principality club until 2027.

Following the end of his loan spell at AC Milan, Joao Felix returns to Chelsea — but Benfica remain keen to bring him back to Lisbon. Coincidentally, the two clubs face each other in the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Spain midfielder and two-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati is being treated in hospital for viral meningitis, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) said on Saturday.