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Inter Miami CF Starting Lineup Prediction vs FC Porto

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Group A in the 2025 Club World World Cup is completely all square- everyone has exactly one point as matchday 1 of 3 witnessed two goalless draws (Inter Miami CF vs Al Ahly and Porto versus Palmeiras). The absence of scoring certainly won't help create more interest in the tournament. FIFA initially engaged in some egregious price gouging when they set ticket prices. While the … [Read more...] about Inter Miami CF Starting Lineup Prediction vs FC Porto

Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs LAFC (Club World Cup)

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Los Angeles FC or LAFC have a lot of interesting back-stories. The first opponent for Chelsea FC in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, was originally slated to be Liga MX's Club Léon. LAFC qualified for this tournament after beating Club América 2–1 in a one-match playoff to decide which team would replace Leon. LAFC lost the 2023 Concacaf Champions Cup Final to Léon, and hence … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs LAFC (Club World Cup)

Chelsea Team News vs LAFC: Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, Raheem Sterling, Joao Felix

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Monday night sees Chelsea FC begin their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign, and it could mark the Blues debuts of Liam Delap and Dario Essugo. Delap is the new striker signed from Ipswich Town while Essugo is a midfielder who moved over from Sporting CP. As you can see, Chelsea have been busy this summer transfer window. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs LAFC: Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, Raheem Sterling, Joao Felix

Jack Grealish to be Left Off Manchester City Club World Cup Roster

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As the season winded down, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hinted at the idea of Jack Grealish leaving the club this summer. Wednesday brought news that serves as all but confirmation that the English winger is out the door this transfer window. Several outlets are reporting today that Jack Grealish will be left out of Manchester City's travel squad to the 2025 FIFA Club … [Read more...] about Jack Grealish to be Left Off Manchester City Club World Cup Roster

Atletico Madrid 2025 Club World Cup Preview, Schedule, Storylines

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Atletico Madrid might just be your dark horse candidate to win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Los Rojiblancos have a talented squad of season veterans that could really make some noise in this tournament, and go on a deep run. If you're not picking Manchester City, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich to win the CWC, then Atletico should be your pick.   Of … [Read more...] about Atletico Madrid 2025 Club World Cup Preview, Schedule, Storylines

Paris Saint-Germain 2025 Club World Cup Preview, Schedule, Storylines

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Paris Saint-Germain are currently in the afterglow of their first ever UEFA Champions League glory, having achieved a 5-0 rout over Inter Milan in Munich yesterday. The club founded via a merger in 1970 finally sealed their first UCL/European Cup, the very trophy that they wanted more than any other. And Paris Saint-Germain did it in style too, having achieved the most … [Read more...] about Paris Saint-Germain 2025 Club World Cup Preview, Schedule, Storylines

Chelsea FC 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Preview, Schedule, Storylines

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For the first time in the Todd Boehly, Clearlake Capital era, Chelsea FC have won silverware. Sure, it's the only the lowly UEFA Europa Conference League, but hey, you know what they say- you can only play the games in front of you.  It is not Chelsea's fault that we now have a third-tier continental competition. But hey, if you're in it, then win it, and Chelsea did exactly … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Preview, Schedule, Storylines

Manchester City 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Preview, Schedule, Storylines

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Manchester City has the opportunity to redeem their lost season, if they can claim the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup title. The Sky Blues are coming off their first trophyless season since Pep Guardiola's first at the helm, in 2016-17.  The Cityzens are considered among the favorites to claim the CWC, but they certainly have plenty of stiff competition in Paris Saint-Germain, … [Read more...] about Manchester City 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Preview, Schedule, Storylines

Real Madrid 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Preview, Schedule, Storylines

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Real Madrid are the overall favorites to win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, and this fact must provide warm and fuzzy feelings to Madristas everywhere. The Spanish giants finished the just completed trophy sans silverware. That is unless you count the UEFA Super Cup as a major trophy. So despite all that protracted drama and ridiculous hype, Kylian Mbappe ended his first … [Read more...] about Real Madrid 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Preview, Schedule, Storylines