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PSG cruise past Atletico to win Club World Cup opener

Newly crowned European Champions Paris Saint-Germain launched their bid for Club World Cup glory with a convincing 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

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Merciless Bayern hit 10 against amateurs Auckland City at Club World Cup

Jamal Musiala came off the bench to score a hat-trick as Bayern Munich mauled amateurs Auckland City of New Zealand 10-0 in their opening game at the Club World Cup on Sunday.

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Gattuso named new Italy coach

Gennaro Gattuso was named Italy's new coach on Sunday and will be tasked with helping the Azzurri qualify for the 2026 World Cup after replacing Luciano Spalletti.

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Tel makes Tottenham move permanent after loan from Bayern

Forward Mathys Tel has signed for Tottenham Hotspur on a permanent deal after a four-month loan spell at the Premier League team from Bayern Munich, both clubs said on Sunday.

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PSG have sights set on Club World Cup glory

Freshly crowned kings of Europe, Paris Saint-Germain arrived this week in the United States for the Club World Cup and are treating FIFA's lucrative new competition not as a nuisance at the end of an exhausting season but as a serious objective.

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Inter striker Taremi stranded in Iran amid conflict

The 32-year-old was unable to get a flight to join his Inter team-mates in Los Angeles due to the ongoing confrontation between Iran and Israel.

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BFF boss outlines 6-month roadmap

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Tabith Awal faced the media yesterday in an extended press conference that lasted over two hours at a convention hall in the capital -- his most elaborate interaction since taking charge last October..While the agenda officially revolved aroun

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Messi denied late winner in Club World Cup opener

Lionel Messi drew vast crowds and showed flashes of his brilliance when his Inter Miami side were held to a goalless draw by African giants Al-Ahly as the revamped Club World Cup got off to a festive start on Saturday.

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EC member demands resignation of Cabrera during BFF chief's briefing

Member of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) executive committee and national teams committee, Shakawat Hossain Bhuiyan Shahin, demanded the termination of national team head coach Javier Cabrera on Saturday.

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Cunha determined to change fortunes of Man Utd

Matheus Cunha says he is determined to help Manchester United bounce back from their worst league season in 51 years after becoming the club's first major signing of the transfer window.

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Arise Sir David! Football legend Beckham knighted

Former England football captain and global fashion icon David Beckham was knighted on Friday for his services to sport and charity, with The Who singer Roger Daltrey and actor Gary Oldman also receiving the honour.

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Five things to look out for as Club World Cup kicks off

Despite concerns over ticket sales and player fatigue, FIFA's new expanded Club World Cup will throw up several intriguing storylines this summer in the United States.

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Australia's Smith dislocates finger in WTC final

Australia's Steve Smith was taken to hospital with a dislocated finger after dropping a catch in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's on Friday.

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Real Madrid sign River Plate starlet Mastantuono

Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign teenage playmaker Franco Mastantuono from River Plate, the Spanish giants announced on Friday.

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Liverpool agree club-record deal to sign Wirtz

Liverpool have agreed a club-record deal worth up to £116 million ($157 million) to sign attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, it was widely reported on Friday.

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Club World Cup 'a little bit like' 1930 World Cup, says Infantino

Infantino also took aim at critics of FIFA's ticketing policy and said that skeptics who had questioned the need for the tournament would quickly change their minds.

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Club World Cup a chance for MLS to shine: Giroud

The former France striker told reporters he believed MLS was "underrated" by the rest of the world.

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‘Climbing five spots in rankings a big achievement’

Bangladesh made a significant stride in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking by climbing five spots to 128th place -- a timely morale boost ahead of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, scheduled for June 29 to July 5 in Myanmar.

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