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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- 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
Zawya
27-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Nakilat marks steel cutting for 17 new LNG carriers in South Korea
Ulsan, South Korea: Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), a global leader in LNG shipping and maritime transportation, celebrated a significant milestone with the steel cutting ceremony marking the commencement of construction of 17 LNG vessels at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. The vessels are part of QatarEnergy's historic LNG fleet expansion project, which caters for future LNG fleet requirements for its LNG expansion projects, as well as the replacement requirements of some of its existing fleet. The ceremony was attended by senior officials from Nakilat, Hyundai Heavy Industries, along with key stakeholders from the maritime sector, who witnessed the official commencement construction of the advanced vessels. Owned by Nakilat, and built with a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, the new vessels will be chartered to QatarEnergy affiliates under long-term agreements. On this occasion, Abdullah Al-Sulaiti, Chief Executive Officer of Nakilat, commented: "This is another pivotal milestone in Nakilat's journey towards achieving our long-term growth strategy as we continue to modernize and expand our fleet. Our collaboration with QatarEnergy and Hyundai Heavy Industries reflects our continued commitment in support of Qatar's vision in LNG shipping through a world-class fleet and new benchmarks in efficiency, safety, and environmental performance and sustainability. Nakilat remains committed to boosting its position as leader in the global LNG shipping industry." In February 2024, Qatar Gas Transport Company 'Nakilat' signed agreements with QatarEnergy to lease and operate 25 conventional size state-of-the-art LNG vessels. This move further strengthens Nakilat's position as a global leader in LNG shipping, with the vessels being constructed at South Korean shipyards. The new carriers feature advanced designs and innovative technologies, reflecting Nakilat's commitment to applying the highest standards of safety and operational excellence, while also promoting greater environmental sustainability. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Trade Arabia
26-05-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Nakilat celebrates steel cutting of 17 new LNG carriers
Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), a global leader in LNG shipping and maritime transportation, celebrated a significant milestone with the steel cutting ceremony marking the commencement of construction of 17 LNG vessels at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. The vessels are part of QatarEnergy's historic LNG fleet expansion project, which caters for future LNG fleet requirements for its LNG expansion projects, as well as the replacement requirements of some of its existing fleet. The ceremony was attended by senior officials from Nakilat, Hyundai Heavy Industries, along with key stakeholders from the maritime sector, who witnessed the official commencement construction of the advanced vessels. Owned by Nakilat, and built with a capacity of 174,000 cubic metres, the new vessels will be chartered to QatarEnergy affiliates under long-term agreements. Abdullah Al-Sulaiti, Chief Executive Officer of Nakilat, commented: "This is another pivotal milestone in Nakilat's journey towards achieving our long-term growth strategy as we continue to modernize and expand our fleet. Our collaboration with QatarEnergy and Hyundai Heavy Industries reflects our continued commitment in support of Qatar's vision in LNG shipping through a world-class fleet and new benchmarks in efficiency, safety, and environmental performance and sustainability. Nakilat remains committed to boosting its position as leader in the global LNG shipping industry." In February 2024, Qatar Gas Transport Company 'Nakilat' signed agreements with QatarEnergy to lease and operate 25 conventional size state-of-the-art LNG vessels. This move further strengthens Nakilat's position as a global leader in LNG shipping, with the vessels being constructed at South Korean shipyards. The new carriers feature advanced designs and innovative technologies, reflecting Nakilat's commitment to applying the highest standards of safety and operational excellence, while also promoting greater environmental sustainability. This achievement marks a pivotal step in enhancing the company's capacity to meet the growing demand for LNG transportation and further solidifying its leading position in the industry. –
Zawya
26-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Nakilat celebrates steel cutting of 17 new LNG carriers at Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard
Ulsan, South Korea – Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), a global leader in LNG shipping and maritime transportation, celebrated a significant milestone with the steel cutting ceremony marking the commencement of construction of 17 LNG vessels at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. The vessels are part of QatarEnergy's historic LNG fleet expansion project, which caters for future LNG fleet requirements for its LNG expansion projects, as well as the replacement requirements of some of its existing fleet. The ceremony was attended by senior officials from Nakilat, Hyundai Heavy Industries, along with key stakeholders from the maritime sector, who witnessed the official commencement construction of the advanced vessels. Owned by Nakilat, and built with a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, the new vessels will be chartered to QatarEnergy affiliates under long-term agreements. On this occasion, Mr. Abdullah Al-Sulaiti, Chief Executive Officer of Nakilat, commented: "This is another pivotal milestone in Nakilat's journey towards achieving our long-term growth strategy as we continue to modernize and expand our fleet. Our collaboration with QatarEnergy and Hyundai Heavy Industries reflects our continued commitment in support of Qatar's vision in LNG shipping through a world-class fleet and new benchmarks in efficiency, safety, and environmental performance and sustainability. Nakilat remains committed to boosting its position as leader in the global LNG shipping industry." In February 2024, Qatar Gas Transport Company 'Nakilat' signed agreements with QatarEnergy to lease and operate 25 conventional size state-of-the-art LNG vessels. This move further strengthens Nakilat's position as a global leader in LNG shipping, with the vessels being constructed at South Korean shipyards. The new carriers feature advanced designs and innovative technologies, reflecting Nakilat's commitment to applying the highest standards of safety and operational excellence, while also promoting greater environmental sustainability. This achievement marks a pivotal step in enhancing the company's capacity to meet the growing demand for LNG transportation and further solidifying its leading position in the industry. ABOUT NAKILAT Nakilat is a Qatari Public Shareholding Company which is originally listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange in 2005. As a shipping and maritime company, Nakilat provides an essential transportation link in the State of Qatar's LNG supply chain. Its LNG shipping fleet is one of the largest in the world, comprising of 69 LNG vessels. Nakilat also owns and manages one FSRU and four large LPG carriers. Nakilat operates the ship repair, industrial and offshore fabrication facilities at Erhama Bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard in Ras Laffan Industrial City via strategic joint ventures: Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions and QFAB. Nakilat also offers a full range of marine support services to vessels operating in Qatari waters. For more information, visit: For media inquiries, please contact: Mr. Shammi Mohan, Head of Public Relations smohan@
The South African
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
FIFA grants special transfer window to Sundowns & Co.
FIFA has officially granted ALL the 32 Club World Cup participants for 2025 a special transfer window. This year's Club World Cup is scheduled to be played between 14 June and 13 July in the United States of America (USA). And this prestigious club tournament falls outside the traditional off-season transfer window. However, FIFA has taken measures to ensure that clubs bolster their squads before heading to the US. In a statement released on Wednesday, FIFA said this special transfer window will open on 1 June and slam shut on 10 June. Now, what this means is that Sundowns, who previously requested for a similar thing from SAFA, can now bolster their squad. Furthermore, FIFA said participating clubs will also be able to replace and add players in the middle of the tournament between 27 June and 3 July. Sundowns are in the same group as Ulsan, Borussia Dortmund and Fluminense. They get their campaign underway against Ulsan on 18 June. Themba Zwane posing next to the new FIFA Club World Cup trophy. Image: Mamelodi Sundowns 'In line with the Regulations for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and the relevant amendments to the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, all 20 Member Associations whose clubs will participate in FIFA's groundbreaking competition have confirmed the opening of an exceptional registration window from 1 to 10 June for all their affiliated clubs to allow new players signed to compete in the tournament,' reads part of the statement. 'The deadline for the final player list has been set as 10 June 2025, allowing each participating club to bring any new players signed in this special window to the United States. 'Participating clubs will also be able to replace and add players during a restricted in-competition period from 27 June to 3 July 2025.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
