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The Citizen
19-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Sundowns' Ribeiro wins Club World Cup goal of the tournament
It was an amazing individual effort that has lived long in the minds of FIFA Club World Cup 2025 fans. Lucas Ribeiro #10 of Mamelodi Sundowns FC scores his team's first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group F match against Borussia Dortmund at TQL Stadium on June 21 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Photo: Dylan Buell / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP Lucas Ribeiro Costa's goal against Borussia Dortmund has been voted the Goal of the Tournament of the FIFA Club World Cup, beating the likes of Lionel Messi, Jamal Musiala, Joao Pedro. Ribeiro picked the ball up inside his own half and went on an incredible 67-yard run past two Borussia Dortmund defenders before slotting home past and outstretched Gregor Kobel. ALSO READ: Cardoso grateful to Sundowns and staff after PSL nomination The Brazilian opened the scoring for Sundowns in a thrilling seven-goal group stage encounter. However, Dortmund ultimately prevailed with a 4-3 victory in one of the tournament's most thrilling matches. It was an amazing individual effort that has lived long in the minds of FIFA Club World Cup 2025 fans. 'I am always confident. I'm very happy to have scored the goal,' said Ribeiro. 'The moment I turned with the ball, I said, 'OK, let me go, let me put the ball in the space.' I'm happy with the goal, but the most important thing is that the team played well.' ALSO READ: Nkota: Ettifaq move is a 'dream come true' 'I have good speed. But not normally over a long distance. This was the difference for me scoring this goal,' added Ribeiro. The Sundowns star's long-range run beat out the likes of Kenan Yildiz outside the box screamer against Wydad AC, Lionel Messi's free-kick finish against FC Porto and Joao Pedro's stunner against Fluminense FC.
IOL News
03-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Teboho Mokoena reflects on unforgettable Club World Cup experience with Mamelodi Sundowns
Teboho Mokoena of Mamelodi Sundowns FC and Serhou Guirassy of Borussia Dortmund battle for control of the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group F matchat TQL Stadium on June 21, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Picture:/AFP Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena is clearly still on cloud nine after becoming one of the select few South African footballers to appear at the Club World Cup. Mokoena played the full 90 minutes for Sundowns in their first two Group F clashes against South Korea's Ulsan HD and German giants Borussia Dortmund. Though he was subbed at half-time of their final clash against Brazilian outfit Fluminense, it was still clearly a couple of memorable weeks in the USA. Mokoena posted 13 pictures and a video on Instagram with the caption: "Enjoyed the experience."
Al-Ahram Weekly
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
PHOTO GALLERY: Sundowns lose to Dortmund, Urawa Reds lose to Inter Milan at Club World Cup
- (From L) Borussia Dortmund's English midfielder #77 Jobe Bellingham fights for the ball with Sundowns' Chilean forward #11 Marcelo Allende and Sundowns' South African defender #25 Khuliso Mudau during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group F football match between South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns and Germany's Borussia Dortmund at the TQL stadium in Cincinnati on June 21, 2025. AFP - Lucas Ribeiro #10 of Mamelodi Sundowns FC controls the ball under pressure from Waldemar Anton #3 of Borussia Dortmund during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group F match between Mamelodi Sundowns FC and Borussia Dortmund at TQL Stadium on June 21, 2025 in Cincinnati, - Lucas Ribeiro #10 of Mamelodi Sundowns FC scores his team's first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group F match between Mamelodi Sundowns FC and Borussia Dortmund at TQL Stadium on June 21, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. AFP - Waldemar Anton #3 of Borussia Dortmund controls the ball against Iqraam Rayners #13 of Mamelodi Sundowns FC during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group F match between Mamelodi Sundowns FC and Borussia Dortmund at TQL Stadium on June 21, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. AFP - Felix Nmecha #8 of Borussia Dortmund controls the ball against Marcelo Allende #11 of Mamelodi Sundowns FC during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group F match between Mamelodi Sundowns FC and Borussia Dortmund at TQL Stadium on June 21, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. AFP - Serhou Guirassy #9 of Borussia Dortmund is challenged by Keanu Cupido #24 of Mamelodi Sundowns FC during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group F match between Mamelodi Sundowns FC and Borussia Dortmund at TQL Stadium on June 21, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. AFP - Ronwen Williams #30 of Mamelodi Sundowns FC saves a shot attempt from Serhou Guirassy #9 of Borussia Dortmund during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group F match between Mamelodi Sundowns FC and Borussia Dortmund at TQL Stadium on June 21, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. AFP - Lebo Mothiba #35 of Mamelodi Sundowns FC scores his team's third goal past Gregor Kobel #1 of Borussia Dortmund during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group F match between Mamelodi Sundowns FC and Borussia Dortmund at TQL Stadium on June 21, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. AFP - Sundown's South African forward #16 Kutlwano Letlhaku (L) and Borussia Dortmund's Brazilian defender #02 Yan Couton fight for the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group F football match between South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns and Germany's Borussia Dortmund at the TQL stadium in Cincinnati on June 21, 2025. AFP - Niklas Suele #25 of Borussia Dortmund battles for possession with Divine Lunga #29 of Mamelodi Sundowns FC during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group F match between Mamelodi Sundowns FC and Borussia Dortmund at TQL Stadium on June 21, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. AFP
USA Today
21-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Bellingham scores first Dortmund goal as Reyna sits again
As Gio Reyna failed to see the field again for Borussia Dortmund, Jobe Bellingham scored his first goal for the club in their narrow 4-3 win against Mamelodi Sundowns FC on Saturday at the FIFA Club World Cup. Bellingham, who arrived this summer from recently promoted Sunderland, was able to notch the third goal for the Black and Yellow in their matchup against the South African side. "The goal is a nice bonus," the 19-year-old told DAZN after being named man of the match. "I'm happy that we won, but there are still many things to improve, both for me personally and for the team." Bellingham gave Dortmund a 3-1 lead in the first half when he chested down a clearance from the goalkeeper and hit a volley that went in via a slight deflection. "I practice that so many times, not that exact finish, but arriving late on the edge of the box as a midfielder is something you need to be really good at," Bellingham added. With a $43 million price tag, Dortmund is hoping that Jobe is able to have similar success as his older brother Jude, who played a pivotal part for the side from 2020 to 2023. While Dortmund was able to secure its first win of the Club World Cup, Reyna was an unused substitute again for the German giants. This comes after missing their previous match at the tournament, which would have been a homecoming for the 22-year-old. The U.S. international only featured in 25 matches for Dortmund last season. And with players such as Tajon Buchanan opting to represent their country over their club team for more playing time, questions remain if Reyna should or could have done the same. Fellow American Cole Campbell also didn't feature during the match on Saturday, while 16-year-old Mathis Albert was not included in the squad. Watch Bellingham's first Dortmund goal
TimesLIVE
17-06-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Sundowns need solid defence to progress in World Cup: Wayne Arendse
Retired Brazilians star says the Tshwane side won't have it easy in their opener against Ulsan Retired Mamelodi Sundowns centre-back Wayne Arendse says solid defensive display can take the Brazilians far at the 2025 Fifa Club World Cup (CWC) in the US. Sundowns get their World Cup campaign under way against South Korean side Ulsan at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday night (, midnight SA time). The 2024-24 Caf Champions League runner-up's other opponents in Group F are German giants Borussia Dortmund and Fluminense of Brazil. 'Sundowns have a talented squad, so talent-wise they won't have a problem,' Arendse, who was part of the Sundowns team in what was their maiden Club World Cup in Japan in 2016, said. 'The most important thing for them is to be tight at the back. In such big tournaments, you must defend well if you're to stand a chance. INSIDE TRAINING: BAFANA BA STYLE IN THE USA 💪🏃 Catch up with the team and get an inside look at some of the work being done as we prepare to face Ulsan HD in our #FIFACWC opener. Full extended video available on YouTube now. 📲 #Sundowns … — Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) June 16, 2025 'Keeping clean sheets always increases your chances of winning games, so I believe that Sundowns can get out of the group stage and go far in this tournament if they can defend well. They must hold their nerves and just enjoy the moment.' On paper, Sundowns' most realistic chance of a win in the group, barring a major upset, would seem to be against South Korean champions Ulsan. Arendse, though, speaking from experience, expects the South Koreans to be a tough nut to crack. It will be the second time Sundowns meet a Korean side at the Club World Cup. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors thumped them 4-1 in the 2016 edition in Osaka in their second game, with Arendse at centreback, after Downs had lost their opener 2-0 to host club Kashima Antlers of Japan. The Brazilians battled with the pace, precision and level of organisation of their Asian opponents in 2016. 🎥 Shuga is behind the lens as he takes us to the #FIFACWC opener at Hard Rock Stadium, with a quick stop for some American food along the way. 🇺🇸 Follow his journey through supporter moments, matchday vibes and much more on YouTube now! 📲 #Sundowns … — Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) June 17, 2025 'I know people think Sundowns will have it easy against the South Korean team, but I don't think it'll be an easy game. South Korea is a footballing country and this team is their best,' Arendse said. 'They can't be pushovers. Naturally, South Koreans work hard, so they won't allow Sundowns to walk all over them.' Downs' last participation was in the old seven-team CWC format, before its expansion this year to 32 new format, rather than watering the standard down, will make for a tougher competition for sides from outside Europe and South America given the presence of most of the world's biggest clubs. After playing Ulsan, Sundowns face Borussia Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday (6pm SA time). The Pretoria team wrap up their Group F campaign against Brazilian side Fluminense at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on June 25 (9pm). If the results of the other African teams in the tournament are anything to go by, it could be tough for Downs to make an impact in their tough group. No African club has won yet in the 2025 CWC. Al Ahly, now coached by recently-departed Orlando Pirates boss José Riveiro, started with a 0-0 draw against Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, while Esperance de Tunis were soundly beaten 2-0 by Brazil's Flamengo. Downs might need a win against Ulsan to stand a chance of progressing past Group F. Ulsan are five-time South Korean K-League champions. Their key players include Hyeon-woo Jo (goalkeeper), Young-gwon Kim (centre-back) and Darijan Bojanić (midfielder). The Brazilians will be grateful for an evening kickoff in their opener as temperatures for some midday matches — scheduled at that time to be aired at prime time at night for European TV audiences — have been over 30°C.
