Sportradar Signs Deal With DAZN to Sell Data for FIFA Tournament
Sportradar Group AG, which provides leagues and betting sites with data about sporting events, signed a deal with streaming service operator DAZN Group Ltd. to distribute information tied to FIFA's Club World Cup.
The agreement allows Sportradar to sell real time data and video clips across all 63 of the tournament's matches. Betting operators use that information to craft wagers and determine payouts.
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New York Post
32 minutes ago
- New York Post
The must-see matches of Club World Cup group stage
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. A new kind of soccer tournament is landing on America's shores. The expanded, big-money Club World Cup brings together 32 teams from around the world — titans from Europe, storied squads from South America, powerhouses from leagues in Asia and Africa, even entries from the United States' Major League Soccer — to compete for a roughly $1 billion prize pool courtesy of FIFA and bragging rights as the best on the planet. The tournament will unfold in 11 different cities over 30 days from June 14, when Lionel Messi and Inter Miami host Egypt's Al Ahly in the opener, until the final at MetLife Stadium on July 13. Every game will stream for free on DAZN. Here is our handy guide to the can't-miss scheduled games from the group stage, which ends June 26: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atlético Madrid Group B, Sunday, 3 p.m., Pasadena, Calif. After Saturday's prime-time opener, Day 2 of the expanded version of the tournament gets cooking with a showdown of two European heavyweights at the iconic Rose Bowl. PSG is just two weeks removed from winning the Champions League with a 5-0 throttling of Inter Milan (another tournament team). Atlético Madrid, under the auspices of Diego Simeone, are known as tireless counter-attackers. 3 Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez scores a penalty. REUTERS Chelsea vs. LAFC Group D, Monday, 3 p.m., Atlanta LAFC was the final team to qualify for the Club World Cup, winning a dramatic play-in game against Mexico's Club América. They're in midseason form. Chelsea have one of the most expensive rosters in the world, and wound up fourth in England's Premier League this past season in unconvincing fashion. An upset here would be validation of the tournament's premise and a feel-good moment for the MLS contingent. Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal Group H, Wednesday, 3 p.m., Miami There's no bigger club in the world than Real Madrid. The stage was meant for them and a new generation of Galácticos that includes Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham. Here we see Trent Alexander-Arnold join the star-studded roster while Xabi Alonso debuts as their manager. Al Hilal represent Saudi Arabia, which has made big-money inroads into the global game. They're not a lightweight. 3 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring with Vinicius Jr. REUTERS Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Borussia Dortmund Group F, June 21, Noon, Cincinnati Sundowns, a perennial league champion out of South Africa, have a chance to be the tournament's darlings. They wear bright yellow jerseys and play a pleasing brand of soccer referred to as 'shoeshine and piano' — lots of quick passing and ball control. Borussia Dortmund were Champions League runners-up in 2024, but took a step backward this past season. Group F might be the most open group, and it could get upended here. No matter where you are in the world, you can watch the FIFA Club World Cup for free on DAZN. All you need to get started is an email address. No subscription is required, but you will have to make a free account on the streamer to start watching. DAZN also has premium, paid options available to enhance your viewing experience with HDR picture, Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound, and fewer ads. DAZN Premium plans begin at $19.99/month. Inter Miami vs. Palmeiras Group A, June 23, 9 p.m., Miami Tournament organizers wanted the incomparable Lionel Messi on the marquee, and here he is, leading Inter Miami and their pink-clad band of stars-in-twilight in a de facto home game, under the lights, with a potential spot in the knockout rounds on the line. Brazil's Palmeiras, who have been pegged as the group favorites, are a dangerous, high-octane foe. Messi will turn 38 the next day. Still, don't bet against him. 3 Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) dribbles the ball against the Columbus Crew. Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Juventus vs. Manchester City Group G, June 26, 3 p.m., Orlando, Fla. A matchup of giants. Manchester City may have fallen from their perch as the alphas of world club soccer, but Pep Guardiola's squad — fronted by striker Erling Haaland and reinforced by a wave of fresh signings — easily could win it all. Juventus feature the American duo of Weston McKennie and Tim Weah. Both teams are likely to be in position to advance to the knockout rounds, but bracket positions could be up for grabs.
New York Times
36 minutes ago
- New York Times
The Athletic FC: The rise of Infantino, ‘King of Soccer', Liverpool agree £116m Wirtz deal
The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic's daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter. Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox. Hello! He's got the whole of world football in his hands. We're shining a light on Gianni Infantino — the man, the myth, the money-making machine. On the way: ❓Who is Infantino, really? 💰 Wirtz to Liverpool for £116m 🇪🇸 Trent's Spanish lessons 👊 Pulisic hits back The biggest round of applause during Gianni Infantino's final pitch for the FIFA presidency was, to be blunt, when he promised those listening more funding for the body's member associations. Money is a language football understands, and increased revenue tends to play well. Infantino got the support he was looking for and, ultimately, the nod. Elected as the world governing body's main man in 2016, he delivered on that specific promise. In each World Cup cycle, FIFA earns more than before; billions and billions of dollars. The beefed-up Club World Cup he pledged to create was driven through all the many objections. The tournament starts tomorrow, and FIFA's PR would have it as the greatest show on earth bar one. Advertisement But who is Infantino? And how did a somewhat unremarkable administrator from the corridors of European governing body UEFA — 'one of the bag carriers', as an English football executive described him — come to head up the most powerful organisation in soccer, thereby making him the sport's most powerful individual; a friend to Donald Trump, Saudi Arabian and Qatari royalty and others he finds it expedient to engage? The Athletic sent a group of writers on a mission to find out. The article they've published today, put together over several months, is as close as you'll get to understanding the 55-year-old, a figure with an abundance of critics, self-confidence and ideas. Italian born, raised in Switzerland and in the right place to step into the presidential void left by an FBI probe into FIFA in 2015 (one that sidelined his predecessor, Sepp Blatter, and ex-UEFA president Michel Platini), it charts the path of a man described by U.S. President Trump as 'sort of the king of soccer' — a title Infantino must love. 'I don't recognise him now' Appraisals of Infantino, gathered from people who have crossed paths with him — some speaking to us anonymously, others not — are broad and conflicting. It's fair to say that in the eyes of some, he has changed. Here is a taste of the best quotes (but seriously, do fill your boots with the deep dive): 🗣️ Anonymous former colleague: 'I don't recognise the Gianni I see and hear now. What I don't know is if this is the real Gianni Infantino or if nine years in this job has done this to him.' 🗣️ Journalist and ex-FIFA employee Thomas Renggli: 'Gianni was always one step ahead. He played like chess. The king and queen (Blatter and Plantini), they were out of the game — then all of a sudden, Gianni was there.' 🗣️ One-time English Football Association chairman Greg Dyke: 'I thought he would be a good choice (as FIFA president). I thought he was straight and a good organiser. International football isn't that full of straight people.' Advertisement 🗣️ Andrew Pragnell, New Zealand FA CEO: 'The fact that (FIFA is) going to double revenue from one cycle to the next is quite a phenomenal achievement.' 🗣️ Mark Pieth, previously involved in FIFA governance reform: 'He prefers to meet Trump in Saudi Arabia and doesn't give a damn about his colleagues waiting. He makes them wait for three hours. He's so full of himself now.' The last comment refers to the blow-up at the recent FIFA congress, where Infantino turned up late. He has a perceived showbiz streak in him, which fuels disdain among those who dislike him. The extraction of more and more cash from the sport has largely ignored, for instance, complaints about fixture congestion and the physical impact on players. But one thing that can be said for Infantino: he's doing what plenty of administrators want. Football is constantly chasing a bigger pot of cash it can split up. The numbers are so exorbitant now (a projected $13bn in this World Cup cycle) that pushing them higher means engaging Qatar or Saudi or Trump. Many find the approach uncomfortable — I'm one of them — but you suspect the movers and shakers around Infantino love the course FIFA is on. And helped by a tweak of FIFA's rules, he could be running the show for another six years yet. 🎙️ TAFC podcast: The Most Powerful Man in World Football — How Infantino went from son of migrants to rubbing shoulders with the world's leaders. Listen on Apple or Spotify. Everything you need to know about the Club World Cup — and I mean everything — is right here. Whether it's floating your boat or not, there won't be a whole lot rivalling it for attention over the next four weeks. This morning's column from Nick Miller was fairly thought-provoking. In addition to other gripes about the competition, he asks, isn't it a flaw of the format that some of the world's best sides aren't there? Advertisement Barcelona won't feature. Neither will new Premier League champions Liverpool. Egyptian club Pyramids have just claimed Africa's Champions League, but did it too late to muscle in; likewise Asian Champions League holders Al Ahli and Concacaf Champions Cup winners Cruz Azul. The last three have earned places for the next edition in 2029 — but how strong will they be by then? The downside of joining Real Madrid or Barcelona is having to partake in the tradition of performing keepy-uppies for the watching media. Ousmane Dembele is a memorable example of a Barca signing who might as well have been trying it blindfolded. Trent Alexander-Arnold got his go at Madrid yesterday, and avoided any embarrassment. What the press remarked upon was the right-back speaking fluent Spanish at his introductory press conference. On one hand, kudos to him — the British (yours truly included) aren't great at making the effort with other countries' lingo. On the other hand, you'd almost think he'd been planning for this transfer to Spain by taking lessons for many months. Ho hum. (Selected games, kick-offs ET/UK time) Friday: MLS — Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes, 10.30pm/3.30am — Fox Sports, Fubo, MLS Season Pass/Apple TV. Saturday: FIFA Club World Cup — Group A: Al Ahly vs Inter Miami, 8pm/1am — TBS, DAZN, Fubo/Channel 5, DAZN; Concacaf Gold Cup — Group A: Mexico vs Dominican Republic, 10.15pm/3.15am — Fox Sports, Fubo/Premier Sports; MLS — St. Louis City vs LA Galaxy, 4.30pm/9.30pm — Fox Sports, Fubo, MLS Season Pass/Apple TV; New England Revolution vs FC Cincinnati, 8.30pm/12.30am — MLS Season Pass/Apple TV. Sunday: FIFA Club World Cup — Group A: Palmeiras vs Porto, 6pm/11pm — DAZN; Group B — Paris Saint-Germain vs Atletico Madrid, 3pm/8pm — TNT, DAZN, Fubo/DAZN; Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders, 10pm/3am — DAZN; Group C — Bayern Munich vs Auckland City, 12pm/5pm —DAZN/Channel 5, DAZN; Concacaf Gold Cup: Group D — USMNT vs Trinidad and Tobago, 6pm/11pm — Fox Sports, Fubo, ViX/Premier Sports. It's demonstrably not my place to critique hair colour, but Santi Cazorla is going grey around the sides. Fair enough: he's 41 in December, a far cry from his peak years as an Arsenal midfielder. A touch of the old magic is rattling around inside him, though, as shown by his superb free kick for Real Oviedo — the club where it all started for him — this week. One more play-off win and they'll end a 24-year exile from Spain's top division. Grey hair is no obstacle to fairytales. (Top picture: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Yahoo
38 minutes ago
- Yahoo
US immigration authorities deny entry to player ahead of Club World Cup
The Club World Cup promised to be a unique tournament, with 32 sides from around the globe partaking in a competition that promises some glory and a lot of money. Should Real Madrid win the tournament, they stand to take home a total of €150m in appearances and prize money. However the climate in which the tournament is taking place is also fairly unprecedented in the 21st century. US President Donald Trump has sent the National Guard to Los Angeles to deal with anti-deportation protests, while members of the ICE (US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement) are set to be based around stadiums for the Club World Cup, threatening to intervene with fans attending games. Coupled with this, FIFA have been forced to drop ticket prices dramatically, with only around a third of tickets sold for multiple games, including the opener. Immigration deny entry to Boca Juniors defender Meanwhile Marca report that the US immigration authorities have denied entry to Boca Juniors defender Ayrton Costa. The Argentine giants make their tournament debut on Monday against Benfica, and are exhausting all avenues to get him to the United States. The authorities have supposedly denied him entry to the country twice, once in 2023, and now again. It is due to the fact that Costa was accused of being a friend of a someone involved in a robbery, and as an accessory in a femicide committed by his brother. Neither of these cases brought any charges against him. Image via Flashscore / ČTK / imago stock&people / ALEJANDRO PAGNI Advertisement Boca's remaining hope is that they can resolve the matter at the US Embassy in Buenos Aires, or that FIFA will intervene on their behalf to fast-track a visa. Real Madrid travel to USA on Saturday Atletico Madrid, who begin their Club World Cup against Paris Saint-Germain are already installed in Los Angeles, and preparing for their first game. Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid are preparing for their debut on Wednesday against Al-Hilal, and will travel to the USA on Saturday. Last summer one of Real Madrid's coaching staff was delayed entry to the USA due to visa complications, while Xavi Hernandez also arrived late to Barcelona's preseason tour in 2022, as a result of similar issues.
