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Yahoo
6 hours ago
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- Yahoo
2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Group F Preview
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup kicks off on June 14th, and 32 teams will embark on a quest to lift the Club World Cup trophy in the first edition of an expanded format. With the match being hosted in the United States, the team payouts are higher and the stakes are higher for the teams involved as they hope to prove they are the best club in the world. Group F is an open group where there could be a couple of dark horse candidates. We take a look at the teams in this group and who could emerge as the favorites to move through to the knockout stage. Fluminense League: Brasileiro Serie A (Brazil) How they qualified: 2023 Copa Libertadores winners Fluminense will not be afraid of any team in the group. Top Players Thiago Silva is back in a major tournament! The 40-year-old defender is the captain for Fluminense, and he will try to help steady the defense. Jhon Arias is someone that is poised to break out, and it could help really generate some creativity in their offense. Advertisement Team Synopsis Fluminense hasn't tapped the maximum of their ability yet, and they hope to take this opportunity to take a huge step forward. Their ability to score has been an issue at times for them during the season, and they can't afford to waste chances against the teams in the Club World Cup. Borussia Dortmund League: Bundesliga (Germany) How they qualified: 3rd best UEFA team in 4-year ranking Can Gio Reyna make an impact, or will he struggle to get minutes? Top Players Fans of the USMNT will no doubt focus on whether Gio Reyna can make an impact during the tournament. There is also American Cole Campbell who may make the bench for Dortmund during the group stage. However, Serhou Guirassy was the talisman this season for the Black and Yellow, scoring 34 goals across all competitions. His production is vital to Dortmund's success. Advertisement Team Synopsis Dortmund is a strong team and they're built to withstand the pressure of a major tournament. They need to remain organized on defense, as that is where some of their struggles come to the surface. They should be one of the better teams in this group, but if they slip into some of the bad play that plagued them at times during the season, they can make it very difficult on themselves. Ulsan HD League: K League 1 (South Korea) How they qualified: Best AFC team in 4-year ranking Ulsan hope to turn people onto K League soccer. Top Players Heo Yool leads Ulsan in goals so far this season, and he has the work rate to continue that production in the group stage. Um Won-sang is one of the commanders of the midfield and he helps the team push forward. Advertisement Team Synopsis Ulsan is a team that most fans in the United States have not seen outside of the occasional Club World Cup from years past. That doesn't mean that they should be counted out. Ulsan is a very organized team defensively and they will attempt to keep their names at the forefront of people's minds with their play. The question will be whether they can generate the offense needed to win some games. Mamelodi Sundowns League: Betway Premiership (South Africa) How they qualified: 2nd best CAF team in 4-year ranking Mamelodi Sundowns hope to let the world know that they should never be underestimated. Top Players Lucas Ribeiro Costa (14 goals) and Igraam Rayners (13 goals) were the top scorers in the Betway Premiership this season, and the 1-2 punch will be counted on to provide more scoring for the Sundowns in the group stage. Advertisement Team Synopsis Mamelodi Sundowns is just used to winning so far in the 2020s. They have won the South African Premiership 5 straight times and won the inaugural African Football League (CAF's version of the Nations League) in 2023. With some prolific scoring, they hope to bring that open style of soccer to the Club World Cup and leave the tournament with fans finally understanding that African soccer begins at Sundown. Group Predictions Borussia Dortmund should have the firepower to advance out of Group F, while the second team to get out of the group could be a toss up. Each team has the ability to win, but in the end it's Fluminense's experience that pulls them through. Advertisement More from
Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Jobe Bellingham in line for huge £25m transfer which could see him take on brother Jude at Club World Cup
DORTMUND are confident they will beat Frankfurt to the signing of Jobe Bellingham and are offering him the chance to play at this month's Club World Cup. The Bundesliga giants are prepared to offer Sunderland £21million plus add-ons for the teenage midfielder. 2 Jobe Bellingham has been linked with a move to Dortmund 2 Jude Bellingham could face Jobe at the Club World Cup Although Frankfurt are prepared to match that offer, it appears Dortmund are currently in a stronger position to secure the deal. And Dortmund are keen to complete the transfer meaning Bellingham, 19, could feature in the opening Club World Cup match against Brazilian giants Fluminense in New Jersey on June 17. It is five years since brother Jude joined Dortmund for £25m from Birmingham and he proved to be a stunning success before moving to Real Madrid. And the fact that he flourished in the Bundesliga is a key reason why Jobe - and his parents Mark and Denise who represent him - are keen for a move to Germany. READ MORE SUNDERLAND NEWS CAP IT OFF Sunderland captain Dan Neil, 23, lined up for shock £15m move to Serie A giants Dortmund boss Niko Kovac has already spoken at length with the player, who guided Sunderland back to the Premier League last term. Sporting director Sebastian Kehl has been in negotiations with both Sunderland and Bellingham's parents. Sunderland, after clinching promotion, are keen to keep the youngster and could hold out for £25m. Dortmund qualified for the Club World Cup through Uefa's four-year ranking, while Madrid did after winning the 2022 Champions League. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Both brothers came through the ranks at Birmingham City, so Dortmund would become the second team they've both played for. Jude and Jobe celebrated the Black Cats promotion in style with a trip to Wayne Lineker's beach club in Ibiza last week. Jobe Bellingham takes swipe at Sky Sports pundits in live TV interview before awkward moment with panel at Wembley The Madrid superstar then linked up with his England team-mates in Barcelona for the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday. A successful move to Dortmund could see Jobe earn his first senior Three Lions call up. They have have won major honours at Wembley, after Jobe won the play-off final a year after Jude lifted the Champions League with Carlo Ancelotti.
The Sun
10 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Jobe Bellingham in line for huge £25m transfer which could see him take on brother Jude at Club World Cup
DORTMUND are confident they will beat Frankfurt to the signing of Jobe Bellingham and are offering him the chance to play at this month's Club World Cup. The Bundesliga giants are prepared to offer Sunderland £21million plus add-ons for the teenage midfielder. 2 2 Although Frankfurt are prepared to match that offer, it appears Dortmund are currently in a stronger position to secure the deal. And Dortmund are keen to complete the transfer meaning Bellingham, 19, could feature in the opening Club World Cup match against Brazilian giants Fluminense in New Jersey on June 17. It is five years since brother Jude joined Dortmund for £25m from Birmingham and he proved to be a stunning success before moving to Real Madrid. And the fact that he flourished in the Bundesliga is a key reason why Jobe - and his parents Mark and Denise who represent him - are keen for a move to Germany. Dortmund boss Niko Kovac has already spoken at length with the player, who guided Sunderland back to the Premier League last term. Sporting director Sebastian Kehl has been in negotiations with both Sunderland and Bellingham's parents. Sunderland, after clinching promotion, are keen to keep the youngster and could hold out for £25m. Dortmund qualified for the Club World Cup through Uefa's four-year ranking, while Madrid did after winning the 2022 Champions League. Both brothers came through the ranks at Birmingham City, so Dortmund would become the second team they've both played for. Jude and Jobe celebrated the Black Cats promotion in style with a trip to Wayne Lineker's beach club in Ibiza last week. The Madrid superstar then linked up with his England team-mates in Barcelona for the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday. A successful move to Dortmund could see Jobe earn his first senior Three Lions call up. They have have won major honours at Wembley, after Jobe won the play-off final a year after Jude lifted the Champions League with Carlo Ancelotti.
The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Jobe Bellingham in line for huge £25m transfer which could see him take on brother Jude at Club World Cup
DORTMUND are confident they will beat Frankfurt to the signing of Jobe Bellingham and are offering him the chance to play at this month's Club World Cup. The Bundesliga giants are prepared to offer Sunderland £21million plus add-ons for the teenage midfielder. 2 Jobe Bellingham has been linked with a move to Dortmund 2 Jude Bellingham could face Jobe at the Club World Cup Although And Dortmund are keen to complete the transfer meaning Bellingham, 19, could feature in the opening Club World Cup match against Brazilian giants Fluminense in New Jersey on June 17. It is five years since brother Jude joined Dortmund for £25m from Birmingham and he proved to be a stunning success before moving to And the fact that he flourished in the Bundesliga is a key reason why Jobe - and his parents Mark and Denise who represent him - are keen for a move to Germany. READ MORE SUNDERLAND NEWS Dortmund boss Niko Kovac has already spoken at length with the player, who guided Sunderland back to the Premier League last term. Sporting director Sebastian Kehl has been in negotiations with both Sunderland and Bellingham's parents. Sunderland, after clinching promotion, are keen to keep the youngster and could hold out for £25m. Dortmund qualified for the Club World Cup through Uefa's four-year ranking, while Madrid did after winning the 2022 Champions League. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Both brothers came through the ranks at Birmingham City, so Dortmund would become the second team they've both played for. Jude and Jobe celebrated the Black Cats promotion in style with a trip to Jobe Bellingham takes swipe at Sky Sports pundits in live TV interview before awkward moment with panel at Wembley The Madrid superstar then linked up with his A successful move to Dortmund could see Jobe earn his first senior Three Lions call up. They have have won major honours at Wembley, after Jobe won the play-off final a year after Jude lifted the Champions League with Carlo Ancelotti.
Evening Standard
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Evening Standard
Chelsea FC launch £50m Jamie Gittens move with Liam Delap announcement close
After a season in which he scored 12 goals and registered five assists in 48 total appearances for Dortmund, Gittens is now being pursued by Chelsea, who want to add a winger to their ranks before beginning their Club World Cup campaign against Major League Soccer (MLS) side Los Angeles FC in Atlanta on June 16.
