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Yahoo
6 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Real Madrid dealt Club World Cup blow despite Kylian Mbappe leaving hospital
After spending Wednesday night in hospital, Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has been discharged in Miami, but the French forward is far from back to full fitness yet. The 26-year-old missed out on Xabi Alonso's debut as Real Madrid manager against Al-Hilal, but seems unlikely to be back for their next game either. After missing training on Tuesday, Mbappe also could not make it back on Wednesday evening for their 1-1 draw with the Saudi Arabian giants. The following day, Real Madrid confirmed that Mbappe was in hospital undergoing tests for a case of 'accute gastroentiritis'. Now he is out of hospital, as confirmed by the club. Mbappe all but out of Pachuca clash However the latest update on his fitness is not altogether promising for Real Madrid. El Chiringuito report that Mbappe is ruled out of their game with Pachuca on Sunday at 21:00 CEST, in their second group game. They say that it could be another 10 days before Mbappe returns to full fitness. This does not mean to say that he could not return to action before that, but it does alter Alonso's plans. Their final group game comes against RB Salzburg on Friday the 27th of June at 03:00am, but depending on where they finish in their group, Mbappe would only just be returning to fitness for their Round of 16 clash, which will take place on Tuesday the first of July, at the very end of those 10 days. Image via Visionhaus Alternatives for Xabi Alonso There is not a great deal of alternatives at Alonso's disposal either. Endrick Felipe has been left in Madrid as he recovers from a muscle tear, and in the opening game, he used Gonzalo Garcia Torres up front. That move came off, with Garcia grabbing the opening goal, but Rodrygo Goes or Jude Bellingham as false nines are the only other realistic alternatives.
New York Times
10 hours ago
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- New York Times
The Club World Cup Scout, Part 1: Elias Montiel – a versatile midfielder who imposes himself on games
The big storylines from the opening round of group matches at the Club World Cup were the uneven pace of play, which ranged from 'pre-season friendly' to 'World Cup final' depending on the fixture, and existentialism prompted by the awkward sight of some half-empty stadiums. On the positive side, those 16 matches over the tournament's first five days also showcased some of the sport's best young players: Juventus' Kenan Yildiz and Francisco Conceicao, Oscar Gloukh of Red Bull Salzburg, Botafogo's Jair Cunha and Gonzalo Garcia of Real Madrid all scored. Advertisement Throughout the competition, The Athletic will use this series to highlight some of the rising stars you may not have noticed, giving you the lowdown on who they are, their key attributes, and what they've done to try to make sure their club are crowned champions of the world after the final on July 13. This week: Elias Montiel. Montiel is a 19-year-old midfielder who plays for Mexico's Pachuca. At 171cm (5ft 7in) tall, he is not the most daunting physical presence but is a versatile operator who loves to impose himself on games, with and without the ball. The teenager is Pachuca through and through, having progressed through their ranks rapidly, moving from the under-18s to the senior team within two years. He has since made 65 appearances for the first team, scoring twice, providing five assists and helping them win the 2023-24 Concacaf Champions Cup — their confederation's Champions League equivalent — last June, the result that qualified Pachuca for the Club World Cup. Montiel has a rare playing profile as he can operate as an individual No 6 or in a double pivot, as well as in more advanced midfield positions. He is comfortable receiving, passing and shooting with either foot. That versatility has seen him deployed as Pachuca's metronome, tasked with bringing the ball out from defence and as a box-to-box midfielder. While not the quickest, Montiel uses a combination of body feigns and side-steps to unbalance defenders, as he does below to get a shot away against MLS side Philadelphia Union in the Champions Cup's round of 16 last year. Montiel loves to win the ball back. His 3.1 tackles per 90 minutes ranked him in the top nine per cent of midfielders in the Mexican league, Liga MX, this season. He has a powerful shot on him too, as he showed when scoring against Necaxa in a 5-3 away win in April. This goal is made possible by Montiel's awareness of where to move without the ball and his unerring finish once he receives it. Pachuca lost their Club World Cup group opener, 2-1 against Austria's Red Bull Salzburg in Cincinnati on Wednesday, but Montiel's performance stood out. He completed 43 of 53 pass attempts and created two chances, while winning all five of his ground duels. As his player dashboard shows, he kept play ticking with his passes, stretched the pitch with switches and carries when possible, and made some important defensive interventions. Montiel was positioned high up the pitch to start the match, often operating just behind lone striker Salomon Rondon. That, combined with Salzburg dominating possession, meant he was crucial to his side's chance creation. One of Pachuca's best opportunities during the first half came in transition, with Montiel receiving the ball and instantly looking to find Rondon with a searching pass over the top. The Venezuela international controlled it and got a shot away, forcing a save from Christian Zawieschitzky. Later in the half, Montiel showcased his ability to read play on the fly, moving behind an opposition defender to meet a deflected cross in the box. He took two touches to control before lobbing this pass to Agustin Palavecino, who chested it down but could only send a volley into the side-netting. As half-time approached with the match still goalless, Salzburg dropped into a more compact shape, baiting Pachuca's defenders to carry the ball forward or try line-breaking passes into their midfielders. With none of Pachuca's other midfielders comfortable in receiving on the turn with the opposition waiting to pounce, Montiel signalled for Pedro Pedraza to slide over into his position on the right of the central axis, then dropped into a holding-midfield position to receive from their defence between the lines. Unfortunately, he gave the ball away shortly after, and Pachuca were caught out, with Gloukh curling in the game's first goal. Montiel was less effective in the second half, despite Pachuca enjoying more possession, as Salzburg's defensive line withdrew deeper. He could not supply the penetrative pass his side needed to find an equaliser before being substituted in the 87th minute. Montiel's willingness to snap into tackles across the pitch, while valuable, works to his detriment on occasion as he gives away cheap fouls. He is also not the most dominant in the air, unsurprising considering his height, losing both aerial duels against Salzburg, having won just 39 per cent during the 2024-25 Liga MX season. His decision-making in the final third requires fine-tuning too, but given he doesn't turn 20 until October, he has time to perfect his craft. Montiel's youth means he is yet to develop the physicality to thrive in one of Europe's top five leagues. His technical ability is sound and also constantly improving, so should he move on after the Club World Cup, a transfer to a mid-table team in the Dutch Eredivisie or Portugal's Primeira Liga, who can give him regular first-team minutes, would be valuable for his development. You can sign up to DAZN to watch every FIFA Club World Cup game for free
Yahoo
15 hours ago
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Why Kylian Mbappe May Not Play in Real Madrid's Club World Cup Debut
Why Kylian Mbappe May Not Play in Real Madrid's Club World Cup Debut originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Real Madrid will make their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup appearance tomorrow against Al Hilal at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Los Blancos are one of the favorites to win the competition and will look to go all the way this summer. Advertisement Real Madrid are in Group H with Al Hilal, Club Pachuca, and RB Salzburg. The Spanish giants will debut under their new manager, Xabi Alonso, but he may be without one of the team's star players for the opening match. Kylian Mbappe may miss the first game of the Club World Cup with Real Madrid after not participating in the last training session today before the match against Al Hilal. Luckily for him and the fans, the reason is not due to an injury. Kylian Mbappe's illness causes mild concern The club reported that Mbappé has a fever, which prevented him from training with the rest of the team today. Xabi Alonso trained the rest of the team ahead of tomorrow's match, and it is yet unclear if Mbappe is fully ruled out for the game. Advertisement There is still a possibility that Mbappe will feature in the game against Al Hilal tomorrow in Miami. If the player starts to feel better, reports suggest that Mbappe may be able to play, but starting on the bench. The French striker trained with the team yesterday. Mbappe even signed autographs for fans during their session. Mundo Deportivo reports that Mbappe began feeling sick after the training session yesterday. Real Madrid's schedule in the Club World Cup After the game tomorrow against Al Hilal, Real Madrid will play Pachuca and RB Salzburg. On Sunday, they face Pachuca at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Advertisement On June 26, Real Madrid will play RB Salzburg in its last group stage game at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Real Madrid are the favorites to top the group, and if they finish first, they will play the second-placed team of Group G. That group consists of Al Ain, Juventus, Manchester City, and Wydad Casablanca. Manchester City and Juventus are the favorites to advance to the next round, and one of the two will likely play against Real Madrid in the Round of 16. Related: Nico Williams Wants Barcelona Move But $75M Clause Creates a Problem Related: Lionel Messi's Perfect Tournament Record at Risk Ahead of FIFA Club World Cup This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
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Global press reacts as: "Salzburg's youngsters weather storm'
Media views after our World Cup win v Pachuca Latin America took on Europe in a World Cup clash that saw a dream goal and an XXL storm interruption. Our Red Bulls' World Cup opening win caught the imagination worldwide. We have gathered some of the international views for you here. International press views on our Club World Cup clash v CF Pachuca El Universal (Mexico): "The new Pachuca under the charge of 'Jimmy' played with a philosophy that aimed to keep control of the ball, which created more problems than advantages, as the young Austrian side went after everything and tore around the pitch." Advertisement ESPN Deportes (USA/Mexico): "The hero of the match was Red Bull Salzburg's goalkeeper, Christian Zawieschitzky, who saved two big chances in the first half - a shot and header from Salomón Rondón, which would have sent the Tuzos in front." The New York Times (USA): "A great header from substitute Karim Onisiwo put the Austrians on the way to the win." Walla! Sport (Israel): "Oscar Gloukh could not have wished for a better start. The 21-year-old midfielder led Red Bull Salzburg to a 2-1 win over Mexican side Pachuca in his first match at the Club World Cup." Advertisement "Salzburg's youngsters weathered the storm. The foundations are now firmly in place, and it will be fascinating to see just what this young squad is capable of." BILD (Germany): "XXL interruption at the Club World Cup match. The lightning was striking in the sky above the stadium, as biblical rain lashed down. The referee had no alternative but to break play! Only an-hour-and-a-half later could the game resume. What entertainment it served up too with a spirited Salzburg side going 2-1 up with Onisiwo's goal in the 76th minute to send the Austrians to the top of the group." kicker (Germany): "Former Mainz player Onisiwo braved a 99-minute delay with the Austrian side not allowing the extreme weather to knock them out of their stride against Mexican outfit Pachuca." Advertisement The Asian Football Confederation: "Oscar Gloukh scored one of the goals of the tournament so far as FC Salzburg beat CF Pachuca 2-1 in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 to move top of Group H on Wednesday. Gloukh's stunning strike and Karim Onisiwo's second-half header secured three hard-earned points." Game v Al-Hilal on free DAZN stream Our World Cup game against Al-Hilal along with all other matches in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup are being broadcast for free worldwide by streaming service DAZN. You just need an account (which can also be registered with a subscription). With a DAZN subscription you can watch all World Cup games again in full length on demand. register now!
Axios
20 hours ago
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- Axios
Everything you need to know about FIFA Club World Cup in Charlotte
Charlotte will host four FIFA Club World Cup matches this summer, bringing some of the biggest names in soccer to the city and putting a global spotlight on the area. Why it matters: Typically, when big-name clubs come to town, it's for summer friendlies, which don't count toward team rankings. For this tournament, however, there's a trophy on the line. The intrigue: Let's get one thing straight — the FIFA Club World Cup is not to be confused with the FIFA World Cup. The former features clubs (aka teams) like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. The latter features countries like England and Argentina, and will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico next summer. What to expect: Uptown will be packed with frenetic excitement as people travel from all over to see their favorite players and teams take the pitch at Bank of America Stadium. There will be two group stage matches and two Round of 16 matches: June 22: Spanish titans Real Madrid will play Mexican team Pachuca at 3pm. Tickets start at $108.80. June 24: German giant Bayern Munich plays Portuguese team Benfica at 3pm. Tickets start at $33.01. June 28 and 30: Round of 16 matches at 4pm and 3pm respectively. Tickets start at $81.91 for the June 28 match and $42.79 for the June 30 match. If you're looking for a good Charlotte soccer bar, Hooligans (140 Brevard Ct.) is within walking distance of the stadium. If you go: Parking in Uptown will be hectic and pricey. The CityLYNX Gold Line Streetcar and the Lynx Blue Line are both within walking distance of Bank of America Stadium. The Gold Line is currently free and runs east and west. Charlotte Gateway Station and the Mint Street stops are approximately half a mile from the stadium. The Blue Line runs north and south from UNC Charlotte to I-485. Brooklyn Village Station and Carson Station are roughly half a mile from the stadium. Weekly unlimited rides cost $30.80. A one-way ticket costs $2.20 for adults and $1.10 for kids. Zoom in: Three teams competing in the FIFA Club World Cup will make North Carolina their home base during their tournament run. South Korean team Ulsan HD will train at Atrium Health Performance Park, Charlotte FC's headquarters. Mexican team Pachuca will train at UNC Charlotte. Brazilian team Palmeiras will train at UNC Greensboro. How it works: This year's FIFA-organized tournament features a new $1 billion prize pool and has expanded to include 32 teams. It's the best of the best from each continental confederation. The monthlong tournament features 32 teams playing 63 matches across 12 stadiums. It runs June 14-July 13. Teams will be split into eight groups of four. The top two in each group advance to a round of 16 and then knockout play through the finals. Zoom out: All participating club teams have won a continental championship or ranked highly in their continental tournaments over the past four seasons. Each confederation was given a set number of spots: 12 UEFA, six CONMEBOL, four CAF, AFC and Concacaf, and one team from the OFC and the host country.
