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Manchester City Advances to Club World Cup Final After 3-1 Win Over Fluminense
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City dominated Fluminense 3-1 in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinal in Jeddah, with goals from Foden, Grealish, and Ălvarez. This sets up a final clash against either Real Madrid or Al Hilal. [1]
Real Madrid Edges Al Hilal 4-3 in Thriller Club World Cup Semifinal
Real Madrid survived a late scare to beat Al Hilal 4-3, thanks to VinĂcius JĂșnior's brace and Bellingham's heroics. The victory keeps Madrid's unbeaten streak alive in the tournament. [2]
Premier League Postpones Five Matches Due to COVID Surge
The Premier League postponed matches including Manchester United vs. Leeds and Arsenal vs. Wolves amid rising COVID cases affecting squads. Health protocols prioritize player welfare. [3]
Lionel Messi Claims Record Eighth Ballon d'Or Award
Messi won his eighth Ballon d'Or, surpassing Pelé's record, recognizing his World Cup triumph and MLS success with Inter Miami. Rodri finished second for his Euro 2024 role. [4]
Kylian Mbappé Officially Joins Real Madrid on Free Transfer
PSG confirmed Mbappé's departure, with Real Madrid announcing his signing as a free agent effective January 1. The French star cited 'destiny' in his farewell message. [5]
Serie A: Inter Milan Beats AC Milan 2-0 in Derby Showdown
Inter Milan secured a 2-0 Derby della Madonnina win over rivals AC Milan, with Lautaro MartĂnez scoring both. This boosts Inter's title charge. [6]
Bundesliga COVID Crisis: Bayern Munich Forfeits Match
Bayern Munich's game against Augsburg was forfeited after insufficient players due to COVID isolations. The DFB upheld strict protocols. [7]
FIFA Announces 2026 World Cup Final Venue as MetLife Stadium
MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will host the 2026 World Cup final, FIFA confirmed, beating out Dallas and Los Angeles. Capacity expansions are underway. [8]
Women's Super League: Chelsea Crushes Arsenal 4-1
Chelsea women thrashed Arsenal 4-1, with Sam Kerr's hat-trick sealing the win. This extends Chelsea's unbeaten run in the WSL. [9]
Neymar Signs with Al-Hilal After Barcelona Release
Neymar reunited with Mbappé at Al-Hilal on a six-month deal post-Barcelona mutual termination. Injury recovery fueled the Saudi move. [10]
AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: Japan Qualifies Undefeated
Japan topped their group unbeaten to qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup. Young talents shone in 5-0 rout of Syria. [11]