David Beckham's knighthood is the culmination of years of tireless efforts to transcend football and turn himself into a global icon at the "intersection of sport, fashion and business."

Real Madrid held their final training session on Saturday morning ahead of their departure to the United States for the upcoming Club World Cup. Under the guidance of new manager Xabi Alonso, the session at Valdebebas focused heavily on pressing tactics — a key area the coach is keen to improve.

With just over 24 hours to go until the revamped FIFA Club World Cup kicks-off in Miami, some of the city's French residents hope the tournament will offer a chance for revenge against the Argentine forward as they bid for another major trophy.

Real Madrid are set to extend the contract of Raul Asencio, with AS reporting on Saturday that the centre-back will sign a new deal running until 30 June 2031. The 22-year-old will receive a significant pay rise and be handed a first-team squad number.

Chelsea have arrived at their training base in Philadelphia ahead of the highly anticipated start of the FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday.

According to reports in Portugal, Viktor Gyokeres has decided against a summer move to Manchester United, dealing a fresh blow to Ruben Amorim's plans to bring the Swedish striker to Old Trafford.

The Club World Cup gets underway in the United States with Al Ahly facing Inter Miami in the opening match. Featuring a revamped 32-team format, the tournament serves both as a testing ground to energise the competition and a dress rehearsal for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will also take place on American soil.

Former England football captain and global fashion icon David Beckham was knighted on Friday for his services to sport and charity, with The Who singer Roger Daltrey and actor Gary Oldman also receiving the honour.

Despite concerns over ticket sales and player fatigue, FIFA's new expanded Club World Cup will throw up several intriguing storylines this summer in the United States.

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden says the club will go all-out to win the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup as they take part in their first training session in Fort Lauderdale.

Matheus Cunha says he is determined to help Manchester United bounce back from their worst league season in 51 years after becoming the club's first major signing of the transfer window.

Salzburg arrive at the FIFA Club World Cup with a revamped squad after two seasons without lifting the Austrian Bundesliga trophy, losing their domestic dominance to Sturm Graz. Recent campaigns saw a more popular version of the Red Bulls. Operating under the radar is now their main strength.

The Club World Cup will mark the end of an era for several iconic players, many of whom are set for a final swansong in the United States. Some departures have already been confirmed, while others await only official announcements.

Porto have issued a formal complaint to Barcelona over their attempt to sign Cardoso Varela, a highly rated teenager currently playing for Dinamo Zagreb, with the Portuguese club insisting the player is rightfully theirs amid an ongoing dispute involving FIFA.