Can Estevao Willian play against Chelsea at the Club World Cup?
Maresca called the situation 'a joke' and claimed that such repeated delays meant the United States probably was not the right choice of hosts for the inaugural expanded 32-team summer Club World Cup, but now his side must quickly focus for a return to Philadelphia, Chelsea's base for the competition where they previously lost to Flamengo and beat ES Tunis as they finished as runners-up in Group D following an opening win over LAFC in Atlanta.
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The Guardian
19 minutes ago
- The Guardian
Inter knocked out of Club World Cup in last 16 by Brazilians Fluminense
Brazilian side Fluminense stunned Champions League finalists Inter by knocking them out of the Club World Cup with a 2-0 victory in the last 16 in Charlotte. The reign of new head coach Cristian Chivu, who took over following Simone Inzaghi's departure just days after that humbling 5-0 loss to Paris St Germain a month ago, has not started well as they exited the tournament before the quarter-finals. Goals from Germán Cano, after just three minutes, and Hércules in the third added minute at the end of the game sealed the Serie A side's fate. In the quarter-finals, Fluminense will face either Manchester City or Al Hilal, who were due to play each other later on Monday. If City are their opponents, it would be a rematch of the 2023 Club World Cup final, which City won 4-0 in Saudi Arabia. The match was played in front of a crowd of just 20,030 in the final game at the 74,867-capacity Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Two of the other three games at the stadium have also gone ahead with more than 40,000 empty seats. Fluminense's 44-year-old goalkeeper Fábio made four saves to seal one of the most famous wins in the Rio de Janeiro club's history, with 40-year-old former Chelsea centre-half Thiago Silva also producing a fine performance at the back. The result ensured there will be two Brazilian quarter-finalists in the first edition of this expanded tournament, with Palmeiras already having won through to face Chelsea in the last eight. Fluminense were the better side for the opening hour of another sweltering last-16 encounter, then suffered through increased Inter pressure for the final 20 minutes to keep their third clean sheet of the tournament. Lautaro Martínez came closest to pulling Inter Milan level, forcing Fábio into saves in the 80th and 82nd minutes, then striking the upright with another low effort only seconds later. In the 93rd minute, Inter's at times shaky defence was exposed for a second time. Hércules found himself free at the edge of the 18-yard box following a throw-in, and drove a composed, low finish into the bottom right corner, sending most of the crowd into delirium. Cano had put the Brazilians in front in just the third minute during a shaky start from Inter. Jhon Arias's cross from the right took a deflection that caused defenders and goalkeeper Yann Sommer to hesitate. Cano reacted superbly, continuing his run to meet the ball and angling his header from close range downward and through Sommer's legs. Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion Fluminense nearly doubled the lead in the 30th minute, when Sommer gave up a rebound from Arias's initial shot and Samuel Xavier fired his attempt narrowly wide of the far-left post. And in the 39th minute, Ignacio thought he had scored, only to be ruled fractionally offside by the automated review system. The pattern of more Inter possession but more dangerous Fluminense chances continued early in the second half, and Sommer reacted superbly in the 62nd minute to dive and push Arias's effort from beyond the penalty area just around his left post. After the game Martínez was critical of Inter's performance. 'I gave everything on the pitch, in every training session, and I'm really sorry,' he said on Dazn. 'I don't want to lose, and I feel bad for the team. But I want to say one thing: you have to want to stay at Inter. We're fighting for important goals, and whoever wants to stay here needs to show it. 'Whoever doesn't, should leave. We're here to do everything we can for Inter, and I've seen a lot of things that, as captain, I didn't like. I want to fight for our objectives because we're part of a great club, and I want to keep competing at the top.'
Scottish Sun
37 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Celtic star retires aged 28 as he announces heart-breaking news in emotional interview
HE was tipped to have the world at his feet by this stage of his career after once emerging as one of the most promising talents in Europe. But now aged 28, this former Celtic wonderkid has instead closed the curtain on his football career after a major fall from grace. 4 Charly Musonda was once the next big thing Credit: Getty Images - Getty 4 He was highly-rated in the club's youth ranks Credit: PA:Empics Sport 4 He had one iconic moment during his time in Scotland Credit: Reuters Charly Musonda has officially announced his retirement from football - seven years after his short stint on loan at Parkhead. Musonda joined Celtic for just four months during Brendan Rodgers' first stint as manager and struggled to live up to the hype following his breakthrough at Chelsea. A Uefa Youth League and two-time FA Youth Cup winner with Chelsea, Musonda was tipped to emulate Eden Hazard at Stamford Bridge. But after a series of setbacks his career never reached the heights everyone expected and he was finally released in 2022. He made just eight appearances under Rodgers in Glasgow and what seemed like an exciting signing for fans at the time ended up fading into disappointment. He had punters at the edge of their seats from the moment he joined after he chose 67 as his shirt number as tribute to the Lisbon Lions. But the only real memorable moment from him - in what was a rather forgettable spell - was his iconic assist for Callum McGregor in the 1-0 win over Zenit St Petersburg in the Europa League. Musonda announced his retirement in an emotional video posted by Rising Ballers. He opened up on his years of injury hell and how his setbacks left him with no choice but to finally hang up his boots. Musonda said: "I've got a big announcement today. Celtic loan star Charly Musonda teases short clip of documentary on his life as a young footballer "It's not easy but it's something I've been thinking about for a long time. After reflecting on my experiences and who I am, I've realised I want to live with purpose to inspire and motivate others." Musonda spent years in the Chelsea reserve team in amongst spells at Real Betis, Celtic and Vitesse Arnhem. But he admitted that walking out of the door of Stamford Bridge for the final time "killed" him. He continued: "The exit killed me. It killed me mentally. It was the worst thing. "I was obviously with the reserves at that time so the plan was to pick up with the reserves, get some training in and if there were a few games where I could fit in toward the back end of the season, that was the plan. 4 Musonda dueling for the ball with Lionel Messi while playing for Real Betis Credit: Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be publish "Because I literally had just gotten better. I came back in December-January and was training with the reserves. "Feeling amazing, happy to be back—obviously it was a long way for me to be fully fit, but just being able to train was amazing. "The first team was doing really well. It was COVID, so the buildings were split and you wouldn't really see the first team. "Then toward the back end of the season in the car park I ran into Thomas Tuchel, the manager. "They were getting ready for the semi-final of the Champions League and he just said, 'How are you feeling? How are things going?. "It was my first time meeting him. He said, 'I'm looking forward to seeing you back and I said, 'Don't worry, I'll be back for pre-season. "Because in my mind, it was always pre-season and I'd be back with the first team and we'd see from there. "So I came back for pre-season and that's where things got tricky. That was the end of my time at Chelsea." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
BBC News
41 minutes ago
- BBC News
The Fluminense history maker, 44, with his eyes on Peter Shilton
He's made 1,378 senior appearances, had his debut in 1997 and is the oldest player at the Club World Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio Deivson Lopes Maciel has already had some career - and he's showing no signs of slowing 44-year-old starred in Monday's 2-0 win over Juventus to help the Brazilian side into the Club World Cup quarter-final, against either Man City or produced four saves, including a crucial late block with his legs, as the 2023 Copa Libertadores winners stunned this season's Champions League runners-up, before celebrating in even makes 40-year-old teammate Thiago Silva seem young in comparison, although both made a mockery of their years in the 33C four days before, he made history with a record-breaking 507th clean sheet - overtaking former Italy international Gianluigi Buffon. The record is 508 he will have his eyes set on an even more impressive record - the most appearances in world to the Guinness Book of Records, the former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton is the current record holder with 1,390 appearances. Shilton himself claims he has played 1,387., externalEven then, there are question marks about the actual tally Fabio is chasing. Shilton is recorded as having played 1,249 games in his club career and a record 125 England appearances, taking him to 1,374 why isn't Fabio, who has played his entire career in Brazil and has never played for his country despite winning the Under-19 World Cup in 1997, already the record holder?According to England Football Online,, external Shilton played 13 times for England Under-23s, which would take us to the 1,387 tally Shilton believes he has. Whether or that should count as a senior appearance is up for debate but, having passed the 1,374 milestone with zero fanfare, Fluminense and Fabio are clearly being safe rather than they are chasing 1,387, or 1,390, it will surely be just a matter of time. He turns 45 in September but, having signed a new contract in May until the end of 2026, the record looks certain to be long the record stays with him is another thing Cristiano Ronaldo, who is 40 and still playing for club and country, has appeared in 1,281 official, senior games in his Al Nassr forward is just is 62 short of 1,000 career goals and, having already stated that as his aim, Ronaldo will undoubtedly be chasing Fabio down.
