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Morocco World
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Morocco World
Benfica vs Auckland City: When, How to Watch Club World Cup Game
Rabat – The FIFA Club World Cup continues with a match between Auckland City and Benfica at 5 pm GMT+1. The game will be played at Exploria Stadium in Orlando. Fans can watch the match live by streaming it on DAZN, which is available for free in most countries, or MBC Masr. Auckland City had a very difficult start to the tournament, suffering a heavy 10-0 loss against Bayern Munich in their opening game. Sinch Auckland City is a smaller club with mostly semi-professional players, so facing the strong Portuguese team Benfica will be an even tougher challenge for them. Benfica is one of Portugal's top teams and reached the Round of 16 in the last UEFA Champions League season. The team includes star players like Angel Di María, Renato Sanches, Nicolas Otamendi, and Alvaro Carreras. In terms of betting predictions, Benfica is the clear favorite and is expected to win by a large margin. It is likely they will win by four or more goals, according to prediction websites. While the match is expected to have several goals, the total is predicted to stay under 6.5 goals, as Benfica may choose to pace themselves ahead of more challenging games later in the tournament. Benfica's Vangelis Pavlidis is a strong pick to score at any time during the game. The striker had a great recent season, scoring 29 goals, and is expected to continue that form. Overall prediction: Benefica v Auckland 4-1 Tags: 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
The Independent
3 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
The secret recovery tool Julio Cesar Chavez Jr is using to prepare for Jake Paul clash
On 28 June, Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr will meet in the ring for the former's 13th professional boxing bout, and the latter's 62nd. This is one of many stark differences between the pair. As a fitness writer, my main interest is what they have been doing to prepare physically for the fight, and there have been contrasting approaches here, too. Over the last few months, Paul has been perennially online, as is customary. Across various videos he can be seen training on the track, in the ring and in the gym as he primes himself for the cruiserweight clash. Chavez Jr, on the other hand, has been less forthcoming with details about his preparations. There is one clip from last month showing him hitting a circuit of hurdles, sled pushes, Versaclimber intervals, slam ball chest throws and battle ropes, dressed in head-to-toe sweats. But beyond this, training insights have been few and far between. A recent video with DAZN captures him working through some footwork techniques, with coach Jorge Capetillo revealing his 'conditioning is very well [sic] – he's been doing between 10 and 12 rounds [ in training ] so I feel comfortable he will put in a great performance'. After this, Chavez Jr heads home to put his feet up on the sofa while watching TV with his team. As he does this, he is zipped into a pair of inflating boots that rise up to his hips. So what are these odd-looking contraptions, and how could they help Chavez Jr's training efforts? Chavez Jr's recovery secret The boots are called Hyperice Normatec compression boots, with the latest release - the Normatec Premier – costing a cool £999. They are a popular recovery tool among elite athletes, with users across the NBA, NFL, top-level tennis, PGA Tour and more. But how do they work? They contain five chambers which inflate from the bottom up, applying 'dynamic air compression' to your legs like a pump-operated masseuse. You can select from seven compression levels, and choose to apply extra pressure to any of the five compartments to target areas in need of particular attention. 'Our patented Pulse technology delivers precise treatment to five overlapping zones by using biomimicry to replicate the natural muscle pumps and one-way valves of the legs,' a Hyperice spokesman explains. The idea is that the pulsing compressions improve circulation through the limbs, removing waste products and acting as a catalyst to recovery. The intended result is a body that feels fresher post-exercise, with freedom of movement and minimal delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). The scientific term for these compression boots, and others like them, is 'pneumatic compression devices'. Over the last 25 years, there have been several studies exploring the effects of 'intermittent pneumatic compression' (IPC) administered in this way. A 2024 review of existing research, published in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, concluded: 'The wide and diversified use of IPC as a recovery method demonstrates the existence of benefits made available by it, although empirical due to the few studies carried out for this objective.' It went on: 'There is a positive response from the IPC when compared to passive recovery, which seems to make it an equipment of interest and efficiency for the recovery of athletes and exercise practitioners after competitions or even training stages.' Or, in layman's terms, athletes subjectively report feeling good after using the boots. For recreational fighters, £999 might be a tall price to pay for this. But for the sporting elite like Chavez Jr, every little helps, and if it means he can train with greater quality and consistency it may be worth it. The review goes on to say that more research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms behind IPC and uncover the optimal protocol for using it with various types of training. 'There is a need to find the best form of recovery on an individual basis and according to the sport practice,' the study adds.
Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Club World Cup fans can watch every game free by doing one thing
The new-look FIFA Club World Cup sees 32 of the best club sides from around the globe going head to head, including Man City, Chelsea, Real Madrid, PSG and Bayern Munich The Premier League may have wrapped up for the summer, but there's a new footballing spectacle filling the void until next season. The new-look FIFA Club World Cup is taking place in the USA, bringing together the world's top club sides in a month-long tournament. It marks the first Club World Cup in its revamped and expanded format, with the competition now boasting 32 of the top clubs from the six continental confederations. The line-up includes teams from Europe, the USA, South America, Africa and Asia, with Manchester City and Chelsea representing the UK. Other heavyweights such as Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, Juventus and Bayern Munich all feature alongside the likes of Inter Miami, Boca Juniors, River Plate and Mamelodi Sundowns. In addition to top-tier teams, there are also some big names playing in the tournament, including Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé. A week into the tournament, and there have already been some cracking fixtures, as Bayern Munich demolished amateur side Auckland City 10-0 on Sunday in a record score for the Club World Cup. On Wednesday, Trent Alexander-Arnold was denied a perfect start to his Real Madrid career as Los Blancos were held to a deserved 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal. The competition's 32 teams have been divided into eight groups of four, with the top two from each group advancing to the knock-out stages, with a total of 63 matches to be played through to the final on July 13, reports the Mirror. Another fascinating aspect of the Club World Cup is its host venues; the games are being played across 12 US stadiums, with some iconic locations including Los Angeles' Rose Bowl and Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field – home of the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles. Watch the Club World Cup free on DAZN £0 DAZN Get DAZN here Product Description But as every game takes place in the USA, there is a time difference for fans tuning in from the UK. Select fixtures kick off in the early hours, so fans will have to stay up late– or get up early – to catch some of the games. However, fans hoping to catch all the action can stream every fixture for free on DAZN if they do one simple thing. How to stream every Club World Cup game for free DAZN is the exclusive global broadcaster of the FIFA Club World Cup and is letting fans stream every game live if they set up a free DAZN account. There's also the option to upgrade to DAZN Premium, with 30-day rolling or 12-month options available from £9.99 thanks to a new limited-time offer. Premium subscribers can stream all the Club World Cup action with HDR picture quality and Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound, plus highlights, replays, fewer adverts and full access to the rest of the DAZN platform. Both the free and paid-for subscriptions also provide access to a host of documentaries, features and classic clips from tournaments gone by, as well as closer looks at the top players and host cities. Football fans can tailor their account to follow specific teams and players from the current tournament, ensuring they don't miss a moment of the action. They can also stay up to date with real-time group tables and brackets. DAZN boasts a stacked punditry team with some legends of the game, perhaps most notably the Brazilian icon Ronaldo. Other big names include John Obi Mikel, Sami Khedira, Callum Wilson and Christian Vieri, with commentary from Conor McNamara, Andros Townsend, Brad Friedel, Rob Green and more. DAZN is accessible at home or on the move with the DAZN App on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, streaming devices and any device with an internet browser. For those who aren't keen on another subscription, DAZN has sublicensed select matches to Channel 5, meaning select games will be broadcast on both DAZN and 5. But the only way to watch every Club World Cup match is to register with DAZN. What are the upcoming Club World Cup fixtures? What's interesting about the FIFA Club World Cup is the match-up between teams that would never usually play together. In no other competition would fans see a New Zealand team come up against the titans of Europe, but that's exactly what's on offer across the Club World Cup. A selection of interesting clashes includes Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors (June 21), Seattle Sounders vs PSG (June 23), Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD (June 25) and Red Bull Salzburg vs Real Madrid (June 27). But for fans keeping a close eye on the Premier League teams, here are Man City and Chelsea's remaining group stage fixtures: Chelsea Flamengo vs Chelsea – June 20, 7pm KO Espérance de Tunis vs Chelsea – June 25, 2am KO Manchester City Man City vs Al Ain – June 23, 2am KO Juventus vs Man City – June 26, 8pm KO Fans can register with DAZN here to watch every game live and for free.
Rhyl Journal
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
We have our roots and we are proud of them – Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano
City, now part of an international network of 12 clubs, are hoping to further broaden their reach with a strong run at the ongoing Club World Cup in the United States. Yet while City have been transformed radically since being taken over by Sheikh Mansour in 2008, Soriano maintains their ambitions will not come at the cost of tradition. Soriano told DAZN: 'We have our roots and we are proud of them. 'But you can be local and relevant and faithful to the history of the club, and the fans that support you, but you can also be global and show what we do – which we believe is beautiful football – to the world. 'It's a combination that works very well and we are proud.' City began their challenge in the US with a 2-0 win over Moroccan side Wydad AC in front of a crowd of 37,446 in Philadelphia on Wednesday. The tournament has faced plenty of criticism for a variety of reasons, including its positioning in the calendar and consequent player welfare concerns, ticket prices, poor attendances, kick-off times and venue choices. Yet Soriano has no doubt of the merits of the revamped competition, which has been expanded from the seven-team event won by City in 2023 to a month-long affair featuring 32 clubs. The Spaniard said: 'We are very excited by it. I think it's something that was very much needed. Soccer is a global sport and we have to make it global. 'You have to have teams like Manchester City playing teams from Morocco, Korea or wherever. That's part of the globalisation of the number one sport in the world. 'I think it's a great initiative and we are very happy to be here.' City have set their sights on victory having refreshed the squad following an underwhelming 2024-25 season. They signed four new players last week in Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Marcus Bettinelli, having also brought in Omar Marmoush, Nico Gonzalez, Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis in January. Soriano said: 'The ambition for City in any competition is to win it. That's the status of the club. 'Obviously it's not possible to win always, so we want to go as far as we can. 'The squad needs to be renewed. It's something that happens naturally. 'We are very happy, I'm happy, with the work that we did. 'Last summer we only bought one new player but this year between the winter and the summer it will be eight new ones. 'It's part of the annual cycle, the renewal of the squad. We accelerated some of it and now we are very happy with the squad we have.'
Leader Live
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
We have our roots and we are proud of them – Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano
City, now part of an international network of 12 clubs, are hoping to further broaden their reach with a strong run at the ongoing Club World Cup in the United States. Yet while City have been transformed radically since being taken over by Sheikh Mansour in 2008, Soriano maintains their ambitions will not come at the cost of tradition. Soriano told DAZN: 'We have our roots and we are proud of them. 'But you can be local and relevant and faithful to the history of the club, and the fans that support you, but you can also be global and show what we do – which we believe is beautiful football – to the world. 'It's a combination that works very well and we are proud.' City began their challenge in the US with a 2-0 win over Moroccan side Wydad AC in front of a crowd of 37,446 in Philadelphia on Wednesday. The tournament has faced plenty of criticism for a variety of reasons, including its positioning in the calendar and consequent player welfare concerns, ticket prices, poor attendances, kick-off times and venue choices. Yet Soriano has no doubt of the merits of the revamped competition, which has been expanded from the seven-team event won by City in 2023 to a month-long affair featuring 32 clubs. The Spaniard said: 'We are very excited by it. I think it's something that was very much needed. Soccer is a global sport and we have to make it global. 'You have to have teams like Manchester City playing teams from Morocco, Korea or wherever. That's part of the globalisation of the number one sport in the world. 'I think it's a great initiative and we are very happy to be here.' City have set their sights on victory having refreshed the squad following an underwhelming 2024-25 season. They signed four new players last week in Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Marcus Bettinelli, having also brought in Omar Marmoush, Nico Gonzalez, Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis in January. Soriano said: 'The ambition for City in any competition is to win it. That's the status of the club. 'Obviously it's not possible to win always, so we want to go as far as we can. 'The squad needs to be renewed. It's something that happens naturally. 'We are very happy, I'm happy, with the work that we did. 'Last summer we only bought one new player but this year between the winter and the summer it will be eight new ones. 'It's part of the annual cycle, the renewal of the squad. We accelerated some of it and now we are very happy with the squad we have.'
