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The Sun
an hour ago
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- The Sun
Pablo Barrios scores twice, Atletico Madrid sail past Sounders
PABLO Barrios' brace lifted Atletico Madrid to a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Thursday, getting the Spanish side's Group B campaign back on track. Axel Witsel also scored as Atletico rebounded to victory at Seattle's home field after they began their FIFA Club World Cup campaign losing 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in Southern California. The result pulls the Rojiblancos even on points with PSG and Botafogo, who will meet in their second match later on Thursday. Albert Rusnak scored after halftime for Seattle, which fell to the brink of elimination despite playing a second consecutive game before its home supporters. The Sounders' knockout-phase hopes will officially be quashed if PSG wins or draws against Botafogo. The 22-year-old Barrios scored early in each half for the first brace of his senior club career. Barrios' first goal put Atletico in front in the 11th minute to cap a furious start for the Spanish club. Giuliano Simeone did much of the work, running onto a throughball into the right edge of the penalty area, cutting back to elude a defender and then dragging a low cross toward the penalty arc. Barrios met it in stride and hit a first-time, right-footed shot that rattled the underside of the crossbar on its way in. Barrios' second in the 55th minute was simpler, as he was permitted time and space to hit a half-volley past goalkeeper Stefan Frei after Seattle's failure to clear Marcos Llorente's long throw from the right. Before halftime, Atletico had an apparent chance to double their lead from the penalty spot taken away after referee Yael Falcon Perez reversed his initial decision after a video review. The sides then traded goals in the first five minutes of the second half. In the 47th, Witsel headed home from inside the 6-yard box in the resulting scramble after Frei pushed Llorente's initial half-volley onto the crossbar. In the 50th, Rusnak scored from a similar range on a deflected shot after Atletico's failure to deal with Seattle's initial ball into the box.
BBC News
5 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'Touched by God' - Messi shows he still has magic touch
Few things are as inevitable as the ball hitting the back of the net when Lionel Messi sizes up the target before executing a free-kick from 20 reminded world football - if we even needed a reminder - that he is still capable of delivering special moments during Inter Miami's 2-1 win over Porto at the Fifa Club World 37-year-old's free-kick was vintage, trademark, and there was nothing goalkeeper Claudio Ramos could do to save is, of course, a man who scored an eye-watering 73 goals in 60 appearances across all competitions during the 2011-12 season for centrally and on the edge of the D, the goal was at Messi's mercy, but he elected for the more difficult of the two options - going both over the wall and to the goalkeeper's that strike his 68th goal from direct free-kicks, Messi certainly has no shortage of experience and doesn't lack in anything when it comes to Juninho Pernambucano (77), who spent most of his career with Lyon and Pele (70) have scored more direct free-kicks than Messi."Touched by God, isn't he? Incredible. What a player," former Portugal defender Jose Fonte said on Dazn."If you get a chance to go see this guy live - you go and see him. This is what he does," ex-Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given added on Dazn."It's nearly like a penalty for him - he is so precise. He is a genius."You call him maestro, magician, the words run out."Messi's strike followed another stunning finish from team-mate Telasco Segovia and completed a comeback victory to put Inter Miami firmly in the running for a spot in the last 16 at the Club World is the first time the MLS franchise have won a game at the competition and means a draw in their final Group A game against Brazilian outfit Palmeiras, who sit top, would send both teams through. 'Still got those amazing feet' Just shy of two years on from swapping the shores of Europe and Paris St-Germain for the MLS, Messi maintains his position as one of the leading players in world took his tally to 50 goals in 61 games for Inter Miami and is the club's all-time leading goalscorer, albeit they were only founded in eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is no stranger to delivering in the Club World Cup, having scored six times in seven his time with Barcelona he scored five goals, including three in finals, and won the competition in 2009, 2011, 2015 - just three of the trophies collected in his illustrious has scored a remarkable 754 goals at club level and isn't showing any signs of slowing."He's the greatest player in the world," said Inter Miami team-mate Fafa sits joint-second in the rankings for all-time goalscorers at the Club World Cup alongside Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema with six, and is just one shy of the overall leader Cristiano Ronaldo (7).No player completed more than Messi's tally of two dribbles at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, while he ranked fifth for most passes attempted in the game (56)."You can have a high pass completion, but you're not affecting the game," ex-Scotland midfielder Don Hutchison said on Dazn."Lionel Messi does both, he is affecting the game, he is controlling the game. He is controlling his team-mates, he never gives the ball away."Lionel Messi has still got those amazing feet. At his age, 37, still dancing through."Messi also tallied third for touches against Porto with 70 - only Sergio Busquets (85) and Porto's Fabio Vieira (99) enjoyed more. 'Showed to the world we can compete' Messi could celebrate his 38th birthday on Tuesday by booking a spot in the next phase of the Club World a blend of some ageing players like Messi, Luis Suarez, Busquets and Jordi Alaba - who all gave their best years to Barcelona - and some younger players from the Americas, Inter Miami have set their sights victory over Porto marked the first time an MLS team has beaten a European side in an official competition."Today we showed to the world and ourselves that we can compete against any team," manager Javier Mascherano told Dazn."It is great for the people of the USA to see our team compete in this kind of tournament."Prior to this edition of the re-formatted Club World Cup, only one MLS side had competed in the competition. Seattle Sounders, who are also involved this year, reached the second round in Sounders, Inter Miami and Los Angeles FC are all bidding to impress on home soil over the next few weeks.
The Guardian
7 hours ago
- Sport
- The Guardian
Brilliant Lionel Messi free-kick leads Inter Miami past Porto at Club World Cup
Lionel Messi connected on a free kick in the 54th minute to propel Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over FC Porto in a Group A match of the Fifa Club World Cup on Thursday afternoon. After Porto struck first on Samu Aghehowa's penalty kick in the eighth minute, Marcelo Weigandt assisted on Telasco Segovia's game-tying goal in the 47th. Miami found its second goal in the first 10 minutes of the second half against Porto goalkeeper Claudio Ramos as Messi scored on the 68th free-kick goal of his illustrious career. The free-kick was set up for Miami when Messi was taken down just outside the penalty area by Rodrigo Mora on a run down the middle of the field. The crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium was chanting 'Messi!' Messi! Messi!' before his left-footed blast cleared the Porto wall and ripped the net in the top right corner in the 54th minute. Each team netted their first goals of the tournament after Miami tied Al Ahly 0-0 on Saturday and Porto suffered the same result against Palmeiras on Sunday. After VAR review confirmation, it was determined that Miami's Noah Allen committed a tripping penalty in the box against Joao Mario, leading to Aghehowa's penalty goal that was deflected by goalkeeper Oscar Ustari and in for the game's first goal in the eighth minute. Aghehowa, 21, had 19 goals in 30 Primeira Liga matches for the Portuguese side this past season. Miami knotted the score at one less than 90 seconds into the second half, as Weigandt's cross into the center of the box was finished by Segovia, who fired in the equalizing goal past a sprawling Ramos. Miami then continued its great start to the second half, as Porto's Rodrigo Mora's foul led to Messi's successful free kick – perfectly placed in the top right corner. Inter Miami returns to South Florida on Monday, knowing a victory over Brazilian club Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium will lock up its spot in the Round of 16. In desperate need of a win, Porto closes out group play against Egypt's Al Ahly at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Jose Lopez scored in the 60th minute to lift Brazil's Palmeiras to a 2-0 victory over Egypt's Al Ahly in Club World Cup Group A play on Thursday afternoon in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Weverton made two saves to help Palmeiras maintain the clean sheet. Sign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson Jonathan Wilson brings expert analysis on the biggest stories from European soccer after newsletter promotion Palmeiras opened the scoring in the 49th minute following an own goal by Al Ahly's Wessam Abou Ali, who inadvertently headed home Anibal Moreno's free kick. Palmeiras doubled the advantage after Lopez sent a left-footed shot into the net following Mauricio's through ball. The match had a short delay in the 63rd minute 'because of severe weather in the area.' Both teams played to a scoreless draw in their first matches, with Palmeiras drawing even with Porto and Al Ahly doing the same with Inter Miami. Al Ahly's best chance to open the scoring in the first half came in the sixth minute, but Abou Ali's attempt from the center of the box sailed wide of the net. Yahya Attiat Allah's cross set up Abou Ali's attempt. Palmeiras' Estevao's left-footed shot from the center of the box sailed just wide to the right in the 18th minute. Palmeiras' Raphael Veiga initially received a red card for his sliding tackle to Zizo, but VAR ultimately downgraded it to a yellow upon review. Agustin Giay also received a yellow card in the 43rd minute. Al Ahly's Hamdi Fathy and Attiat Allah also were shown a yellow in the 42nd minute and in first-half stoppage time, respectively.
The Independent
9 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
When does Estevao join Chelsea from Palmeiras?
Brazilian youngster Estevao is playing his final few games for Palmeiras before linking up with his new club Chelsea. The 18-year-old has signed a deal to join the Premier League side ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, adding one of the world's top young talents to Enzo Maresca 's side. Estevao, nicknamed 'Messinho' after amassing figures akin to those of the iconic Argentinian forward in his teens, featured as Palmeiras drew to Porto in their first game of the Fifa Club World Cup With a game against Al-Ahly coming before the showdown with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, he is already looking ahead to what could be a curtain-call on his time in Brazil. Speaking during the tournament, the prospect declared that he will 'run' to the legendary Messi at the end of the game to try and get the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's shirt. When will Estevao join Chelsea? Chelsea have agreed a deal for Estevao that starts at an initial £29m, though it could rise beyond £50m with add-ons. The five-time capped Brazil international has scored 26 goals in 79 games at club level, alongside three goals in five appearances for the national team's under-17s. Estevao will join Chelsea at the end of the Fifa Club World Cup in the USA, with the final scheduled for Sunday, July 13, when only two of the 32-teams that entered remain. He heads to Stamford Bridge as the Blues prepare to return to the Uefa Champions League, after beating Real Betis in the Conference League final last season and finishing fourth in the English top-flight.
Metro
10 hours ago
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- Metro
Club World Cup match suspended with fans told to leave stands and 'get inside'
Another Fifa Club World Cup match has been suspended due to adverse weather conditions with spectators ordered to 'take shelter inside the stadium'. Brazilian side Palmeiras were leading Egyptian outfit Al Ahly 2-0 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey when Premier League referee Anthony Taylor was ordered to halt play just after the hour mark. With lightning in the nearby area, a message displayed on big screens around the stadium urged fans to get inside. The MetLife Stadium is one of the venues hosting games at next summer's World Cup. 'Your attention please. For your safety, we are going to have everyone leave the Seating Bowl area and take shelter inside the stadium because of severe weather in the area,' the message read. 'Event staff are available to guide and assist you. Those on the field, please walk calmy to the nearest tunnel, to the West Hall, or the service corridor.' More Trending It is the third time a match has been suspended since the revamped competition began on Sunday. Red Bull Salzburg's clash with Mexican side Pachuca was suspended as torrential rain hit the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati in the early hours of the morning. That came after the group match between Mamelodi Sundown and Ulsan HD was delayed by almost an hour. More to follow MORE: Timothy Weah reveals Juventus stars were forced into 'weird' Donald Trump meeting MORE: Kylian Mbappe in hospital after missing Real Madrid's opening Club World Cup game MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold tells Liverpool fans how long he's been learning Spanish after Real Madrid debut
