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Club World Cup updates, odds: Real Madrid draw shows scale of Alonso's task
Real Madrid's tournament began with a fizzle vs. Al Hilal, while Phil Foden fired Man City to an opening win over Wydad AC. Here's what you need to know as Wednesday unfolds in the Club World Cup.

Club World Cup: How every team can qualify for round of 16
The group stage at the Club World Cup is well underway, and this is how every team can reach the round of 16.
TOP HEADLINES
Messi doesn't play for Inter Miami as much as he could. Here's why (and how Club World Cup fits in)
Lionel Messi is perhaps the greatest soccer player of all time, but Inter Miami prefers to save him for the bigger competitions -- like the Club World Cup.

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Newcastle eye move for Rashford
Newcastle are reportedly looking at signing Manchester United's Marcus Rashford. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Men's summer transfer grades: Spurs get a B for permanent Tel deal
The window is open, clubs are doing business and players are on the move. Here is how we rate the biggest deals.

STARS OF THE FUTURE
Euro 2025 breakout stars: Which U21 players will shine?
Euro 2025 will offer some young players the chance to shine, and there are a number of impressive U21 stars looking to do just that.
Euro 2025 team-by-team preview, predictions, key players, more

GLOBAL SOCCER SCORES

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Premier League 2025-26 games: Arsenal's horror start, all the big games
The fixtures for the 2025-26 Premier League season are out! Which title contenders have the toughest start and what could shape the race for the trophy?

AL-HILAL DRAW VS. REAL MADRID
Bounou's penalty heroics thwart Spain's finest again as Al-Hilal make statement
A crucial penalty save by Yassine Bounou helped Al Hilal claim an impressive draw with Real Madrid at the FIFA Club World Cup.
What to make of TAA's Real Madrid debut

REACTING TO MAN CITY'S WIN
Ake on Man City victory: This wasn't a preseason game
Foden: Goal was important for my confidence
Top Headlines
- Xabi says Madrid makeover 'a process' after draw
- Poch: USMNT not playing to get revenge on critics
- Source: Partey, Arsenal talks at standstill
- Lewis-Skelly, Delap up for PFA Young POTY
- Montes' double propels Mexico to Gold Cup QFs
- Gattuso keen to create a 'family' at battered Italy
- Alba returning, Messi fit as Miami faces Porto
- Mudryk faces up to 4-year ban after doping charge
- ⚽ Grading the latest men's summer transfers
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