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Live score: Manchester City v Real Madrid (UEFA Champions League) - Talents Abroad

Al-Ahram Weekly11-02-2025

Ahram Online is providing a live score coverage for Tuesday's game between Manchester City and Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-offs
Manchester City v Real Madrid
Stay tuned as match is due to start at 22:00 Cairo time (GMT+2)
Venue: Etihad Stadium (Manchester)
Referee: Clément Turpin
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The Club World Cup has faced pushback in Europe but FIFA is banking on its big bet - World
The Club World Cup has faced pushback in Europe but FIFA is banking on its big bet - World

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The Club World Cup has faced pushback in Europe but FIFA is banking on its big bet - World

The Club World Cup. A bold new era for the world's most popular sport — or a major inconvenience, shoe-horned into a soccer calendar that is already at saturation point? FIFA's newly expanded tournament kicks off June 14 in Miami against the backdrop of legal challenges in Europe, strike threats and repeated concerns over players' mental and physical welfare due to the increased number of games. There has been no shortage of pushback from Europe since the bumper new addition to soccer's landscape was announced in December 2023. Voices of dissent from the continent that will be sending the most teams to the tournament have continued virtually right up to its big launch. 'We want to protect football,' David Terrier, president of players' union FIFPRO Europe, said. 'It's a big problem and it's not just about the workload. The question is about the governance because the calendar is a consequence of the governance of football.' FIFA's big bet That sentiment is not shared universally. In many other parts of the world, there is a buzz of anticipation among fans about the opportunity of going up against the giants like Real Madrid in the biggest ever global tournament for clubs. The biggest sales of tickets outside of the United States have come from Brazil, Argentina, Mexico. The brainchild of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, soccer's world governing body is banking on its tournament rivaling the Champions League and Premier League in terms of status, wealth and popularity — describing it as its 'prime club competition.' Featuring 32 teams — expanded from seven — and staged in the U.S. through June and July, it will be played on a four-yearly basis. It means many top players face the prospect of offseason tournaments in three out of every four years going forward, with the Club World Cup sandwiched between the men's World Cup for national teams, the European Championship and Copa America. European doubts The lack of enthusiasm in Europe was striking when the new format was announced. 'I am not against new competitions, I am against the lack of time to recover year by year,' Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said. Jürgen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager and now head of global soccer for Red Bull, called it "useless" as recently as January. 'It means you have no summer break,' he said. "Who wins the tournament, wow, is the poorest winner ever because you have to play through the whole summer.' A legal complaint by FIFPRO Europe and the association of European Leagues fed into a general sense of negativity from the continent. Javier Tebas, president of the Spanish league, called for the Club World Cup to be withdrawn. Last year there were doubts whether Real Madrid — the most famous franchise in soccer — would even accept its invitation to play after then-coach Carlo Ancelotti reportedly suggested the record 15-time European champion would boycott over appearance money. Madrid soon confirmed it would be involved after all. Clubs are taking it seriously Despite the criticism, the tournament is backed by the European Club Association, which represents the majority of its top teams. And those participating are not taking it lightly. Europe will be represented by some of the biggest clubs like Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain. Superstars including Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Erling Haaland are expected to play. Madrid has signed Trent Alexander-Arnold early to ensure he is available. Also, midfielder Jude Bellingham will reportedly delay a shoulder operation in order to play. While City forward Phil Foden said he and his teammates were 'mentally drained' after a troubled season when the once-dominant Premier League club ended up trophyless, he did not doubt its determination to win the Club World Cup. 'Some clubs will take it more seriously than others, but I know City and the club we are. We'll definitely take it seriously,' he said. PSG coach Luis Enrique was also enthusiastic. 'I think it is an incredible competition. Maybe not now in its first edition, but it will become an incredibly important competition to win,' he said. The potential for the winner to take home $125 million from a total prize pot of $1 billion has also likely helped fuel interest from clubs participating. Lack of communication Europe's leagues and players' union say it was a lack of talks that put them on a collision course with FIFA over the tournament. Both of those bodies want to be consulted about new competitions being added to the calendar and that was the basis of their case with the European Commission, said Mathieu Moreuil, vice president of European Leagues. 'I mean we sent in letters, we tried to engage, there was no real consultations through any kind of committees or anything,' he said. Moreuil spoke at a briefing held in Munich ahead of the Champions League final last month, which The Associated Press attended. It was evidence of the intention to continue to apply pressure to FIFA even in the final weeks before the Club World Cup kicks off. 'FIFA is the one dealing with world football and is the governing body and they should take care of the game,' Moreuil said. FIFA didn't reply to requests for comment. Big expectations Coaches and players in Latin America have not complained about having to play more matches. In Argentina there is huge expectation. According to FIFA, Boca Juniors was the first team to sell out tickets for its three group stage matches, likely helped by two games in Miami, where there is a large Argentine community. 'I'm going to the Club World Cup with the highest expectations," said new Boca head coach Miguel Ángel Russo. "I dream big.' Latin American teams have also been active in the transfer market, making marquee signings in preparation. Former Madrid captain Sergio Ramos joined Mexican team Monterrey. In Argentina, River Plate signed seven new players and Brazilian club Palmeiras paid 18 million euros ($20 million) for striker Paulinho. Wider reception In the host nation, there were joyous scenes when LAFC secured the last place in the tournament after a playoff victory against Club America of Mexico last month. 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FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Stadiums, host cities, final venue
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Stadiums, host cities, final venue

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Stadiums, host cities, final venue

The FIFA Club World Cup starts on June 14, 2025, with the US-based tournament lasting for just under a month before the final in New Jersey on July 13. Here is a detailed breakdown of the 12 stadium venues and 11 cities hosting the event, which range from Philadelphia in the east of the country to Los Angeles on the west coast, to Atlanta in the deep south. Five of the Club World Cup venues – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Hard Rock Stadium, MetLife Stadium, Lincoln Financial Field, and Lumen Field – will also host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches. US Host Cities and venues: 📍Where the #FIFACWC action will unfold. 🏟️ — FIFA Club World Cup (@FIFACWC) June 2, 2025 Stadium and host cities guide: FIFA Club World Cup 2025 1. Mercedes-Benz Stadium ⚽ 16/06: Chelsea vs LAFC (3:00pm EDT/19:00 GMT) ⚽ 19/06: Inter Miami vs Porto (3:00pm EDT/19:00 GMT) ⚽ 22/06: Manchester City vs Al Ain (9:00pm EDT/01:00 GMT) ⚽ 29/06: Round of 16 (12:00pm EDT/16:00 GMT) ⚽ 01/07: Round of 16 (9:00pm EDT/01:00 GMT) ⚽ 05/07: Quarterfinal (12:00pm EDT/16:00 GMT) This southern city of more than 500,000 people is famous for another kind of football (American college football), home to the Atlanta MLS team, and the site of undoubtedly the most space-age stadium architecture of the 11 host cities, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Eight FIFA World Cup 2026 fixtures will take place in Atlanta, including a semifinal and two other knockout ties. For the Club World Cup, the venue will hold six matches in total, culminating in a quarterfinal on July 5. This huge venue boasts a retractable roof and a 360-degree halo video display. It also hosts the professional NFL team, Atlanta Falcons, ice hockey and music concerts, with heavy metal band Metallica due to host a show shortly before the Club World Cup. 2. Bank of America Stadium Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Capacity: 75,000 Built: 1996 Fixtures: ⚽ 22/06: Real Madrid vs Pachuca (3:00pm EDT/19:00 GMT) ⚽24/06: Benfica vs Bayern Munich (3:00pm EDT/19:00 GMT) ⚽28/06: Round of 16 (4:00pm EDT/20:00 GMT) ⚽30/06: Round of 16 (3:00pm EDT/19:00 GMT) Nestled on the edge of downtown Charlotte's many skyscrapers, Bank of America Stadium is one of the largest football venues on the East Coast of the United States. The all-blue seated arena is home to the MLS franchise Charlotte FC since 2022, as well as the NFL team Carolina Panthers, who have played home games here since the mid-1990s. Charlotte is the major centre of the US motorsports industry, housing the country's only Formula One team, Haas F1, and multiple NASCAR teams. 3. TQL Stadium Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Capacity: 26,000 Built: 2021 Fixtures: ⚽ 15/06: Bayern Munich vs Auckland City (12:00pm EDT/16:00 GMT) ⚽ 18/06: Pachuca vs Salzburg (6:00pm EDT/22:00 GMT) ⚽ 21/06: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Borussia Dortmund (12:00pm EDT/16:00 GMT) ⚽ 25/06: Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD (3:00pm EDT/19:00 GMT) Located near the Ohio River and just two kilometres (1.2 miles) from the state border with Kentucky, this relatively new and football-specific stadium is the home of MLS side FC Cincinnati. The stadium, which has the third-smallest seating capacity of the 12 Club World Cup venues at 26,000, has an intimate feel to it with spectators sitting close to the action. TQL Stadium has already hosted several matches for international teams, including in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The US women's team has played at this venue twice, attracting more than 22,000 attendees on both occasions. Cincinnati, Ohio's most populous metro area, with more than 2.3 million residents, was nicknamed 'Porkopolis' during the 19th century due to the city's role in pork packaging, and was known to have thousands of pigs herded through its streets. 4. Rose Bowl Stadium Location: Los Angeles, California Capacity: 88,500 Built: 1922 Fixtures: ⚽ 15/06: PSG vs Atletico Madrid (12:00pm PDT/19:00 GMT) ⚽ 17/06: Monterrey vs Inter Milan (6:00pm PDT/01:00 GMT) ⚽ 19/06: PSG vs Botafogo (6:00pm PDT/01:00 GMT) ⚽ 21/06: River Plate vs Monterrey (6:00pm – PDT/01:00 GMT) ⚽ 23/06: Atletico Madrid vs Botafogo (12:00pm PDT/19:00 GMT) ⚽ 25/06: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Monterrey (6:00pm PDT/01:00 GMT) This iconic venue, the biggest and easily oldest ground in action at the Club World Cup, celebrated its centenary in 2022. For spectators, the sweeping seating throughout the circular arena provides an uninterrupted view of the playing field. Recognised as a National Historic Landmark, the Rose Bowl is best known as a college American football venue, specifically as the host of the annual Rose Bowl Game after which it is named. Five Super Bowl games, the third most of any venue, have been played in the stadium. It is also a well-known football venue, having hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup final, the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final, and the 1984 Olympic gold medal match. Los Angeles and its metropolitan area are home to 11 top-level professional sports teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball, the NBA's iconic LA Lakers and the winners of the most MLS Cups, the LA Galaxy. 5. Hard Rock Stadium Location: Capacity: 65,000 Built: 1987 Fixtures: ⚽ 14/06: Ah Ahly vs Inter Miami (8:00pm EDT/00:00 GMT) ⚽ 16/06: Boca Juniors vs Benfica (6:00pm EDT/22:00 GMT) ⚽ 18/06: Real Madrid vs Al Hilal (3:00pm EDT/19:00 GMT) ⚽ 20/06: Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors (9:00pm EDT/01:00 GMT) ⚽ 23/06: Inter Miami vs Palmeiras (9:00pm EDT/01:00 GMT) ⚽ 25/06: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Fluminense (3:00pm EDT/19:00 GMT) ⚽ 29/06: Round of 16 (4:00pm EDT/20:00 GMT) ⚽ 01/07: Round of 16 (3:00pm EDT/19:00 GMT) From hosting the NFL's famous Miami Dolphins, to being the epicentre of the annual Formula One Miami Grand Prix, to staging the Miami Open tennis tournament, the Hard Rock Stadium is the venue of choice for large-scale sporting events in this famous coastal city. Six Super Bowls, multiple major concerts and international football matches have taken place here, and it is also among the host venues selected for the FIFA World Cup next year. The Hard Rock Stadium will stage the opening fixture of the Club World Cup on June 14, where Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will face Egyptian club Al Ahly. 6. GEODIS Park Location: Nashville, Tennessee Capacity: 30,000 Built: 2022 Fixtures: ⚽ 20/06: LAFC vs Esperance (5:00pm CDT/22:00 GMT) ⚽ 24/06: Auckland City vs Boca Juniors (2:00pm CDT/19:00 GMT) ⚽ 26/06: Al Hilal vs Pachuca (9:00pm EDT/01:00 GMT) GEODIS Park is the largest football-specific stadium in the US and Canada, and fans throughout the ground are unusually close to the action, with the furthest distance from seat to touchline standing at just 150 feet (46 metres). The venue is home to MLS side Nashville SC and has also hosted several matches of the US men's and women's football teams. Located in Nashville, which is often referred to as Music City, GEODIS Park also serves as a major concert venue and has hosted popular American rock bands such as Guns N' Roses and Green Day. 7. MetLife Stadium Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey Capacity: 82,500 Built: 2010 Fixtures: ⚽ 15/06: Palmeiras vs Porto (6:00pm EDT/22:00 GMT) ⚽ 17/06: Fluminense vs Borussia Dortmund (12:00pm EDT/16:00 GMT) ⚽ 19/06: Palmeiras vs Al Ahly (12:00pm EDT/16:00 GMT) ⚽ 21/06: Fluminense vs Ulsan HD (6:00pm – EDT/22:00 GMT) ⚽ 23/06: Porto vs Al Ahly (9:00pm EDT/01:00 GMT) ⚽ 05/07: Quarterfinal (4:00pm EDT/20:00 GMT) ⚽ 08/07: Semifinal 1 (3:00pm EDT/19:00 GMT) ⚽ 09/07: Semifinal 2 (3:00pm EDT/19:00 GMT) ⚽ 13/07: Final (3:00pm EDT/19:00 GMT) The MetLife Stadium, a huge multipurpose stadium which is currently home to the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets, is the grand stage chosen to host the Club World Cup final, as well as both semifinals. The stadium hosted the 2016 Copa America Centenario final, which marked 100 years of South America's continental tournament. The venue will also host the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, on top of two further knockout ties and five group-stage matches. New Jersey has long been an important cultural area for original rock and rap music creation, and the MetLife Stadium has hosted many A-list performers such as Beyonce, Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift. 8. Camping World Stadium ⚽ 24/06: LAFC vs Flamengo (9:00pm EDT/01:00 GMT) ⚽ 26/06: Juventus vs Manchester City (3:00pm EDT/19:00 GMT) ⚽ 30/06: Round of 16 (9:00pm EDT/01:00 GMT) ⚽ 04/07: Quarterfinal (3:00pm EDT/19:00 GMT) Located in Orlando, home to more than a dozen theme parks, including the popular Walt Disney World, the Camping World Stadium has been used by several teams, including the National Women's (NWSL) football side Orlando Pride. Opened as Orlando Stadium, it has also been known as the Tangerine Bowl and Florida Citrus Bowl. The stadium has undergone multiple expansions and renovations since it first opened almost 90 years ago, culminating in the 2014 redevelopment, which saw the creation of a 90 percent all-new stadium following a $200m investment in the arena. Apart from sports, the venue plays host to entertainment and musical events, with the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, and Elton John all taking to the stage, while WrestleMania XXIV wowed a venue-record crowd of 74,635 in 2008. 9. Inter&Co Stadium Location: Orlando, Florida Capacity: 25,000 Built: 2017 Fixtures: ⚽ 17/06: Ulsan HD vs Mamelodi Sundowns (6:00pm EDT/22:00 GMT) ⚽ 20/06: Benfica vs Auckland City (12:00pm EDT/16:00 GMT) A newer and smaller venue than Orlando's other Club World Cup 2025 venue at Camping World Stadium, the Inter&Co Stadium is known for its purpose-built football design. It is the home ground of MLS outfit Orlando City and NWSL's Orlando Pride, while both the US men's and women's football teams have featured here, including during the FIFA men's World Cup qualifiers and the SheBelieves Cup women's tournament. The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Opening Ceremony also took place here. 10. Lincoln Financial Field ⚽ 16/06: Flamengo vs Esperance (9:00pm EDT/01:00 GMT) ⚽ 18/06: Manchester City vs Wydad (12:00pm EDT/16:00 GMT) ⚽ 20/06: Flamengo vs Chelsea (2:00pm EDT/18:00 GMT) ⚽ 22/06: Juventus vs Wydad (12:00pm EDT/16:00 GMT) ⚽ 24/06: Esperance vs Chelsea (9:00pm EDT/01:00 GMT) ⚽ 26/06: Salzburg vs Real Madrid (9:00pm EDT/01:00 GMT) ⚽ 28/06: Round of 16 (12:00pm EDT/16:00 GMT) ⚽ 04/07: Quarterfinal (9:00pm EDT/01:00 GMT) Home to this year's NFL Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles, Lincoln Financial Field has also been selected to host five group-stage matches and a Round of 16 tie during the 48-team FIFA World Cup next year. Located on the banks of the Delaware River, the stadium's first ticketed event took place in 2003 when Manchester United defeated Barcelona 3-1 in a friendly in front of more than 68,000 fans. 11. Lumen Field ⚽ 15/06: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders (7:00pm PDT/02:00 GMT) ⚽ 17/06: River Plate vs Urawa Red Diamonds (12:00pm PDT/19:00 GMT) ⚽ 19/06: Seattle Sounders vs Atletico Madrid (3:00pm PDT/22:00 GMT) ⚽ 21/06: Inter Milan vs Urawa Red Diamonds (12:00pm PDT/19:00 GMT) ⚽ 23/06: Seattle Sounders vs PSG (12:00pm PDT/19:00 GMT) ⚽ 25/06: Inter Milan vs River Plate (6:00pm PDT/01:00 GMT) This spectacular stadium is home to Seattle Sounders – who qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 as CONCACAF Champions League winners in 2022 – as well as the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and NWSL's Seattle Reign. Boasting a unique horseshoe shape with an open north end that gives a stunning view of the city skyline, the Lumen Field is also a venue for next year's FIFA World Cup and will host six matches. Located within a mile of downtown Seattle, the stadium is easily accessible by multiple freeways and public transport. 12. Audi Field Location: Washington, DC Capacity: 20,000 Built: 2018 Fixtures: ⚽ 18/06: Al Ain vs Juventus (9:00pm EDT/01:00 GMT) ⚽ 22/06: Salzburg vs Al Hilal (6:00pm EDT/22:00 GMT) ⚽ 26/06: Wydad vs Al Ain (3:00pm EDT/19:00 GMT) The US capital's stadium is the home of the Washington Spirit in the NWSL and DC United, who are tied with the LA Galaxy as MLS's most decorated team. The US men's and women's national teams have both played fixtures at this ground, as well as Arsenal's men's and women's teams, in friendly or competitive matches. Audi Field, which will host three matches during the Club World Cup, also serves as a regular venue for American football, rugby and lacrosse games. المصدر الكاتب:newsadmin الموقع : نشر الخبر اول مرة بتاريخ : 2025-06-07 12:11:00 ادارة الموقع لا تتبنى وجهة نظر الكاتب او الخبر المنشور بل يقع على عاتق الناشر الاصلي

Norway Defeat Italy 3-0 in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Norway Defeat Italy 3-0 in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

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Norway Defeat Italy 3-0 in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

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