Real Madrid released David Alaba's medical report this Friday. The Austrian footballer is suffering from a muscle injury in the soleus of his left leg and his return is subject to evaluation.

Brentford on Friday confirmed the appointment of former set-piece coach Keith Andrews as their new manager to replace Thomas Frank.

The Club World Cup's various problems have been well documented, from empty seats to storm delays, extreme heat to complaints about FIFA's expanded competition being a cash grab at the expense of the players' long-term health.

Paris Saint-Germain have come to the Club World Cup as newly crowned champions of Europe, but a meeting with the Inter Miami of Lionel Messi in the last 16 this Sunday brings back memories of unhappier times for the French club.

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca on Friday hailed the contribution of playmaker Enzo Fernandez as the Argentinian prepares to come up against his old team Benfica at the Club World Cup.

The victory against Salzburg leaves Luka Modric as the Real Madrid player with the most wins in the Club World Cup. One more would equal Toni Kroos' record in the overall standings.

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has reaffirmed his commitment to the club, dismissing recent transfer rumours as “99% fake news” and insisting his future remains at the Etihad Stadium.

Aurelien Tchouameni highlighted Real Madrid's match against Salzburg and is eagerly awaiting Kylian Mbappe, despite praising Gonzalo Garcia's level in the group stage.

Juventus's coach Igor Tudor claimed that Manchester City is the best team in the world but also "spends a lot of millions when they want to" to justify the defeat in the last match.

Liverpool has made headlines by signing Florian Wirtz and inking one of the most expensive deals in the league's history. The German wunderkind is regarded as a generational talent and one who will have a long-term impact on the team.

After months of reported tension, former Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman and president Joan Laporta have publicly confirmed their reconciliation, stating that the good of the club is paramount.

Tom Heaton has signed a new one-year contract with Manchester United, marking his 20th professional season and reaffirming his leadership role within the squad ahead of the new campaign.

At the end of the match, Xabi Alonso expressed his satisfaction with the good work and weighed in on the comparison of assists between Vinicius Junior and Guti at Riazor: "I was on the pitch for Guti's and it blew my mind."

Ruud van Nistelrooy has left his position as manager of Leicester after relegation from the Premier League, the club announced on Friday.