Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso was very disappointed with the draw in the Club World Cup opener. He was pleased with the second half - he didn't like the first - and congratulated Huijsen and Alexander-Arnold on their debuts.

Hernan Crespo was announced as Sao Paulo's new coach. The Argentinean returns four years later to a Brazilian team with which he won the Paulista Championship in 2021.

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said Lionel Messi would be fit to face Porto at the Club World Cup on Thursday, despite showing signs of discomfort in training.

Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceicao both bagged braces as Juventus hammered Al Ain 5-0 on Wednesday in their Club World Cup opener following a trip to the White House.

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the permanent signing of Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich after a loan spell that impressed the club and fans alike.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have added Brighton forward Joao Pedro to their shortlist of attacking targets this summer, with the 23-year-old Brazilian emerging as a highly rated option at Stamford Bridge.

Benjamin Sesko's agent, Elvis Basanovic, has offered fresh insight into the striker's future amid growing interest from Arsenal, making clear that any departure from RB Leipzig will be guided by principle rather than pressure.

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola hailed the impact of the new signings who came straight into the team for the 2-0 win over Wydad Casablanca in their opening match at the Club World Cup on Wednesday.

Federico Valverde missed a stoppage-time penalty as Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in the Club World Cup on Wednesday.

Pep Guardiola handed debuts to two players in Manchester City's opening match at the Club World Cup on Wednesday. While Tijjani Reijnders stood out, Rayan Cherki was absent and had no impact on the game.

The rebuilding process has inevitably led Juventus to place their bets on youth and physicality. As a result, the Vecchia Signora now has little of the 'old' about it as they have one of the youngest squads and the tallest side in the entire Club World Cup.

Chris Wilder was sacked as Sheffield United manager on Wednesday after the club's failure to win promotion to the Premier League.

Hardcore supporters of Serie A giants Inter Milan and AC Milan were sentenced to up to 10 years in prison on Tuesday for a range of crimes including criminal conspiracy and murder, following a probe into illegal activities of so-called "ultra" groups.

Tottenham Hotspur confirmed on Wednesday the appointment of Thomas Frank as their new head coach, ushering in a new era following the dismissal of Ange Postecoglou after the club's worst Premier League season since 1977.