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The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Club World Cup clash suspended as ‘fans hide in concourses' with delay of over an hour expected
BENFICA's stormy Club World Cup clash with Auckland City has been suspended - as fans ran for cover from predicted lightning. Organisers feared there could be a delay of more than an hour - as the match was suspended with the Portuguese giants 1-0 up at the break. Advertisement 4 A weather warning was flashed up at the venue 4 Rain suddenly tore down at the stadium in Orlando 4 Fans were quickly alerted to the delay One warning predicted "excessive lightning" in the area of the Inter & Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida. And supporters were spotted hiding in concourses amid heavy rain and thunder. A storm erupted as the second period was due to start. Former Manchester United winger Angel Di Maria had fired the only goal before then, with a penalty eight minutes into first-half stoppage time. Advertisement But ominous dark clouds swept over the stadium. And a delay was quickly announced. 4 Ominous clouds also swept over the stadium Advertisement Most read in Football THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Club World Cup clash suspended with delay of over an hour expected as ‘lightning is on the way'
STORM SHOCK Club World Cup clash suspended with delay of over an hour expected as 'lightning is on the way' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BENFICA's Club World Cup clash with Auckland City has suffered a huge hold-up - as fans run for cover from predicted lightning. Organisers warned there could be a delay of more than an hour - with the Portuguese giants 1-0 up on the brink of half-time. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up One warning predicted "excessive lightning2 in the area of the Inter & Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida. 1 A weather warning was flashed up at the venue THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. WATCH EVERY MATCH OF THE CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 LIVE ON DAZN
