From Inter Miami's Lionel Messi facing former side Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid meeting Juventus and Chelsea taking on Benfica, here is how the last 16 of the Club World Cup have shaped up:
Manchester City turned on the style to seal top spot in Group G at the Club World Cup
The Italian giants, who sent a delegation to visit US President Donald Trump at the White House earlier in the day, cruised to the top of Group G above Manchester City, who beat Wydad AC earlier on.
Manuel Locatelli's penalty in the 73rd minute won a exciting contest on the Venice Lagoon and secured Juve fourth place on the final day of an eventful season.
The 1-1 draw left Juve level on 63 points with Roma and Lazio in fifth and sixth respectively, with Bologna just one point behind in seventh.
Juventus conceded their place in Serie A's Champions League positions on Wednesday after falling to a 1-0 defeat at Parma, one of four matches rescheduled from Monday following the death of Pope Francis.
Juventus, who are just a point below fourth-placed Bologna, visit Roma on Sunday.
Thiago Motta was sacked as Juventus coach on Sunday after less than one season in charge with former player Igor Tudor replacing him, the Italian giants announced.
Francisco Conceicao made sure that Napoli would stay two points ahead of reigning champions Inter by classily tucking home the winning goal 16 minutes before the end of an entertaining contest in Turin.
Samuel Mbangula boosted Juventus' chances of reaching the last 16 of the Champions League by netting the late winner in Tuesday's 2-1 success over PSV Eindhoven in Turin.
The victory, provisionally, leaves Juventus level on points with champions Inter Milan in second and one behind league leaders Napoli.
The record 36-time champions trail second-placed Inter Milan on goal difference after Maduka Okoye's own goal and Nicola Savona's effort.
Manager Thiago Motta acknowledged that Juventus are not in the Serie A title race just yet and emphasised the importance of maintaining focus on their growth after they secured a dramatic 4-4 draw with champions Inter Milan thanks to two late goals on Sunday.
Motta believes his side, depleted by the injury absences of Nico Gonzalez, Teun Koopmeiners, Gleison Bremer, Arek Milik and Douglas Luiz, need to improve in all areas.
The transfer window may be closed, but followers of Juve's English account on social media platform X were left scratching their heads when a photo of Real Madrid midfielder Guler at an airport was posted.
"I'm willing to give up money to be able to play again with Juve, I want to come back with this club," said Pogba in an interview published on the Italian sports daily's website.
French international footballer Paul Pogba said Friday his "nightmare is over" after a four-year ban for doping was reduced to 18 months.
Juventus were held to a 0-0 Serie A draw at Empoli on Saturday as Thiago Motta's side dropped more points after their goalless home stalemate against AS Roma before the international break.
Liverpool have signed Italy forward Federico Chiesa from Juventus on a long-term contract, the two clubs said on Thursday.
