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Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé hospitalized during FIFA Club World Cup. Here's the latest
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé hospitalized during FIFA Club World Cup. Here's the latest Show Caption Hide Caption FIFA Club World Cup stars not named Mbappe or Messi you need to know Our soccer experts break down the top names that will shine at the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup Sports Seriously Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has been hospitalized "to treat an acute case of gastroenteritis," the club announced Thursday. Mbappé will "undergo a series of tests and follow the appropriate course of treatment,' the team said. The French World Cup champion was dealing with a fever, the club said earlier this week. He did not practice Tuesday and did not play Wednesday in Real Madrid's 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The latest update casts doubt on whether Mbappé will be able to participate in the Club World Cup. He is undoubtedly the biggest star in the tournament outside of Argentine World Cup champion Lionel Messi. "I don't know if he will be back for the next game. We'll see. He wasn't doing well in the last two days. He's sick,' Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said after the draw Wednesday, before Mbappé was hospitalized. Alonso said Mbappé was "feeling a bit better, but not fully fit," during a press conference Tuesday. "We thought it was not best for him to go to the training session. We'll see how he evolves," Alonso said of Mbappé, a day before the Al-Hilal match. "We're going to be waiting for him until the last minute." Real Madrid has two matches remaining in the Club World Cup group stage. They will meet CF Pachuca (Mexico) on June 22 at 3 p.m. ET inside Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., then face FC Salzburg (Austria) June 26 at 9 p.m. ET inside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. FC Salzburg sits atop the Club World Cup Group H standings with three points after beating Pachuca 2-1 Wednesday. Real Madrid and Al-Hilal each have a point after their draw, while Pachuca has zero points after the first match for each club.
USA Today
3 days ago
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Kylian Mbappé deals with fever ahead of Real Madrid's Club World Cup opener
Kylian Mbappé deals with fever ahead of Real Madrid's Club World Cup opener Show Caption Hide Caption FIFA's new referee cam provides amazing view of action USA TODAY Sports' Safid Deen takes a look at the new camera attached to the referee's earpiece, giving fans a new perspective. Sports Pulse PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — There's a possibility Real Madrid will begin the FIFA Club World Cup without its biggest star. French World Cup champion Kylian Mbappé did not practice with his teammates n Tuesday because of a fever, a Real Madrid spokesman told USA TODAY Sports. New Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso will have a press conference Tuesday afternoon, and will likely address Mbappe's condition before the club's opener in the tournament. Real Madrid will play against Saudi Arabian standouts Al Hilal at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. Never miss a play: Sign up for USA TODAY's Sports newsletter. Mbappe is undoubtedly the biggest star in the Club World Cup field outside of Argentine World Cup champion and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi. If Mbappe is unable to play, Real Madrid will rely on a slew of other stars like Brazilian standouts Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, English star Jude Bellingham and Croatian Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modrić. Real Madrid newcomers center back Dean Huijsen (Spain) and right back Trent Alexander-Arnold (England) practiced Tuesday, and could make their club debuts Madrid and Al Hilal are in Group H of the Club World Cup with Mexican standouts Pachuca and FC Red Bull Salzburg from Austria.
USA Today
4 days ago
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Proud Boca Juniors fans silenced by Benfica's Argentine World Cup champions in draw
Proud Boca Juniors fans silenced by Benfica's Argentine World Cup champions in draw Show Caption Hide Caption FIFA's new referee cam provides amazing view of action USA TODAY Sports' Safid Deen takes a look at the new camera attached to the referee's earpiece, giving fans a new perspective. Sports Pulse MIAMI GARDENS, FL — Boca Juniors fans are loud and proud. They'll sing and dance, and cheer for the Argentine team — anywhere they are. Thousands of Boca fans arrived on a beach in Miami on June 15 for a banderazo (sic), or a festival to congregate a day before games to show support for their favorite team. Boca fans even serenated shoppers inside a Walmart across the street from Hard Rock Stadium with chants before the club's first match in the FIFA Club World Cup on Monday, June 16. Once they entered the security gates, walked up the concourse and got to their seats, they made the home stadium of the NFL's Miami Dolphins shake like 'La Bombonera' — their beloved venue in Buenos Aires. Their passion and pride poured out of their souls as they waved their arms and jumped up and down to cheer. The devotion of the Boca Juniors fans is so passionate, they wouldn't even celebrate for the two players on their Portuguese opponents who helped Lionel Messi win the Qatar World Cup and two Copa America titles. Ángel Di María scored a penalty just before halftime, and Nicolás Otamendi scored the equalizer with a header in the 84th minute to help SL Benfica steal a 2-2 draw with Boca Juniors in the first group stage match for both clubs. Those were the only times Boca fans were quiet Monday. 'We really tried to win the game,' said Di María, who will return to his boyhood club Rosario Central in Argentina after the Club World Cup. 'We know what Argentine soccer is like, we know how we had to play.' Added Otamendi: 'We came back from 2-0 down, which was difficult, but we managed to equalize.' Miguel Merentiel (21') and Rodrigo Battaglia (25') scored in the first half for Boca Juniors. Several chants like 'Dale Boca. Dale, dale Boca' — Go Boca. Go, Go boca. — filled the air as an announced crowd of 55,574 fans attended the 6 p.m. ET match. Even though they spoiled the result, the Boca fans still cheered as the final whistle blew and clapped for their club as they walked off the field. 'The truth is that we're leaving with a bitter taste in our mouths,' Battaglia said. 'I think that given how the game went, we could have seen ourselves winning. Anyway, we're thankful to the people who came to support us here and to my teammates, who gave it their all.' Added Merentiel: 'The result, to be honest, doesn't favor us.' The drama in Group C of the tournament could come down to how much Boca Juniors and Benfica can score against Auckland City FC — the club from New Zealand filled with amateurs filling the Oceania region's bid in the Club World Cup. German giants FC Bayern München beat Auckland City FC, 10-0, on June 15 in Cincinnati. Expect both clubs to tee off on Auckland, while trying to get a result against Bayern. Benfica gets the first crack at Auckland on Friday at noon ET inside Orlando's Inter&Co Stadium, while Boca plays Bayern at 9 p.m. ET inside Hard Rock Stadium in the second matches for the clubs. At least Boca Juniors knows their fans will still be in South Florida for the next match. 'The truth is that it's crazy how people cheer. Every time you hear a shout, it makes you want to play, to give your all,' Boca Juniors substitute Tomás Belmonte said. 'We're very happy, very grateful to them, because all the effort they put in. We're going to give our all for them and for the whole team, because they really deserve it.' MORE: Club World Cup buzz is building as diehard soccer fans take over U.S. cities Argentine World Cup winner Diego Maradona famously played for Boca Juniors, winning his only domestic title with the club in 1981. They have a rich history, dating back to their inception in 1905. Boca rose to prominence in the early 2000s, winning Copa Libertadores titles in 2000, 2001 and 2003. They also beat Real Madrid in the 2000 Intercontinental Cup. 'To be a Boca fan, is to be a real Argentinean,' fan Nicholas De Oliveira said as he kissed the Boca Juniors logo on his jersey before the match. 'I love it. It feels so personal. These people are my family.' One thing to know about Boca Juniors: The club resonates with the lower- and middle-class, Robinson Rodriguez said before the match. You also don't have to be Argentine to support them. 'Boca is for the people,' said Rodriguez, a Colombian. 'We have probably one of the best followings in the world.' The Boca fans will surely make their presence felt again in the days leading up to their club's must-win match against Bayern on Friday. 'Boca is a passion. It's like a feeling. I can't explain it,' said Luis Rey, from Panama. 'We came a long road to come here and support our team. It's nice to hear all our songs, supporting Boca.' The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter.
USA Today
6 days ago
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Inter Miami vs Al Ahly in FIFA Club World Cup: How to watch Lionel Messi play tonight
Inter Miami vs Al Ahly in FIFA Club World Cup: How to watch Lionel Messi play tonight Show Caption Hide Caption lionel-messi-fifa-club-world-cup-michelob-ultra-TV-commercial Soccer superstar Lionel Messi appears in a new Michelob Ultra TV commercia for the FIFA Club World Cup. MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The FIFA Club World Cup begins Saturday night with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami from Major League Soccer in action against Egyptian Premier League champions Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium. Messi is healthy and expected to play, but his status will be confirmed when Inter Miami announces its lineup about an hour before the match. Don't expect Messi – the Argentine World Cup champion, eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and soccer's biggest star – to miss this one. The Club World Cup will be soccer's biggest stage this summer in the United States, and a precursor to next year's World Cup co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Here's everything you need to know about tonight's match, and stay tuned here for live updates from the Inter Miami vs. Al Alhy match from USA TODAY Sports: What time is Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly Club World Cup match? The match begins at 8 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. How to watch Inter Miami vs. Ahly in Club World Cup? The match will be broadcast on TBS in English and TUDN in Spanish, and available to live stream on DAZN. Is Messi playing tonight in Club World Cup? Messi is expected to play, but his status will be confirmed when Inter Miami announces its starting lineup before the match. Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly betting odds Latest odds according to BetMGM: Spread: Al Ahly +230, Inter Miami +110, Tie +260 Al Ahly +230, Inter Miami +110, Tie +260 Over/under: 2.5 goals Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly prediction Inter Miami 2, Al Ahly 1: This feels like a night and stage where Lionel Messi will shine the brightest. Messi scores a goal, Luis Suarez will score the other as Inter Miami beats Al Ahly in the first match of the tournament. — Safid Deen, Lionel Messi reporter for USA TODAY Sports What to know about Inter Miami in Club World Cup Inter Miami and its former Barcelona stars in Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba (who won't play due to hamstring injury) enter the Club World Cup as a bit of an underdog despite being favored to win vs. Al Ahly. Under new coach Javier Mascherano, Inter Miami started this season unbeaten in its first 14 matches across all competitions (11 wins and three draws) but hit a major slump toward the end of April. Inter Miami was bounced by the Vancouver Whitecaps 5-1 on aggregate score in the semifinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup. Since April 24, Inter Miami has played 10 matches – it has lost five with two draws. It was outscored 23-15 in the first eight matches, before outscoring CF Montreal and Columbus Crew 9-3 in two wins before the Club World Cup. What to know about Al Ahly in Club World Cup Al Alhy is regarded as one of the best teams in Africa. It has won 26 continental titles and 45 Egyptian Premiere League titles – including 16 of the last 20. It has played in the Club World Cup nine times and finished in third place in 2006, 2020, 2021 and 2023. However, the Inter Miami match will be the first for Al Ahly's José Riveiro, who was announced as the club's new coach on May 29. When is Messi's birthday? Messi will turn 38 years old on June 24 – which is one day after Inter Miami completes its group stage matches in the Club World Cup. Messi will turn 39 during FIFA World Cup 2026, which he has not yet declared to play in for defending champion Argentina. Will ICE or Border Patrol be at Club World Cup? The presence of federal law enforcement officers, including those from U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is relatively common at major sporting events, which often carry special designations that prompt more rigorous security. There are concerns that CBP and ICE will go beyond their traditional security roles at the Club World Cup. What is FIFA Club World Cup? The Club World Cup features 32 of the best soccer teams from across the world, split into eight groups of four teams each. European powerhouses like Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City and Chelsea, Inter Milan and Bayern Munich will be taking on winners of previous competitions across CONCACAF, Africa, Asia and South America. What is the Club World Cup schedule? After Inter Miami-Al Ahly Club World Cup opener, four matches will be played across the country on Sunday. Group C: Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City, Noon ET (Cincinnati) Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City, Noon ET (Cincinnati) Group B: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atlético Madrid, 3 p.m. ET (Pasadena, California) Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atlético Madrid, 3 p.m. ET (Pasadena, California) Group A: SE Palmeiras vs. FC Porto, 6 p.m. ET (East Rutherford, New Jersey) SE Palmeiras vs. FC Porto, 6 p.m. ET (East Rutherford, New Jersey) Group B: Botafogo vs. Seattle Sounders, 10 p.m. ET (Seattle) Here's more on the Club World Cup groups, group stage schedule, and the full tournament schedule.
Scottish Sun
05-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Luis Galvan dead aged 77: Tributes pour in as Argentine World Cup winner dies just two weeks after legendary team-mate
FOOTIE STAR DEAD Luis Galvan dead aged 77: Tributes pour in as Argentine World Cup winner dies just two weeks after legendary team-mate Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FORMER Argentine World Cup winner has died - two weeks after the South American nation lost one of its most iconic goalkeepers Hugo Gatti. Luis Galvan died around midday local time today aged 77 in the city of Cordoba where he had spent the last few years living and was admitted to hospital earlier this year. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Luis Galvan, standing third from left, helped Argentina to World Cup glory Credit: AFP - Getty The highlight of his footballing career came when he was selected to represent Argentina at the 1978 World Cup the country staged and won for the first time. He played all games in the tournament alongside captain Daniel Passarella including the final in the Monumental Stadium against the Netherlands which they won 3-1. Galvan retired from international football with 34 caps a year after the nation's disappointing campaign at the 1982 World Cup when they were eliminated in the second group phase. The former centre back spent most of his career playing for Talleres de Cordoba, the club he started out with professionally and returned to in 1986 following a year in Bolivia where he played for La Paz-based side Bolivar. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL CUP TIED FA Cup final gets never-before-seen kickoff time after BBC and ITV clash It emerged around three weeks ago Luis was ill in hospital with pneumonia in both lungs. His family had previously revealed in March he had been hospitalised with a kidney problem. A relative said he had gone down with pneumonia after picking up a virus while he was being treated, insisting at the time he was getting better and saying: 'His desire to live remains intact.' Club Atletico Talleres, the full name of the club where Galvan made 503 appearances over a period of 17 years, said on X: 'We communicate with great sadness the passing of Luis Adolfo Galvan, emblem of the Club and World Champion with the Argentina National Team in 1978. 'We accompany your family and loved ones at this time, and we raise our prayers for the eternal rest of their soul. We accompany your family and loved ones at this time, and we raise our prayers for the eternal rest of their soul.' Legendary Argentinian goalkeeper Hugo Gatti died on April 20, just over a month after being admitted to a hospital intensive care unit in his homeland when he contacted pneumonia following a hip operation. The retired goalkeeper, nicknamed El Loco or The Madman because of his outspoken character and eccentric style of play, was operated after injuring himself in a street fall as he walked his dog. The 80-year-old's surgery went well - but a virus he also contracted in hospital is said to have led to him suffering post-op complications and the breathing problems that ended up with Gatti in a high-dependency care unit and ultimately led to his death. Gatti, capped 18 times by his country, was part of the Argentine squad that travelled to England for the 1966 World Cup. He has been described as the first goalkeeper to wear gloves and one of the first to regularly leave his penalty area. He would often take on opponents and venture upfield. He was also an expert penalty stopper. After retiring following 13 years at his last club Boca Juniors he became a controversial TV football pundit. He bizarrely claimed in 2019 Lionel Messi must quit Barcelona and join Real Madrid to prove he was truly the greatest of all time. Lucas, one of the two children he had with his wife of more than 50 years Nacha Nodar, was also a professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Argentinos Juniors, Dundee, and Badajoz. He was appointed U23 manager at Bromley Football Club after hanging up his boots.
