Club World Cup Success Shows Potential for Expanded Tournament
June 28, 2025 17:28The recent Club World Cup demonstrates competitive games, diminishing gap between Europe and the world, and potential for growth, proving the concept's viability.
The recent Club World Cup demonstrates competitive games, diminishing gap between Europe and the world, and potential for growth, proving the concept's viability.
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Mamelodi Sundowns leave a mark with impressive performances at Club World Cup despite falling short in the group stage. Borussia Dortmund secures top spot in Group E with a sedate win.
Ibrahime Sylla, a former refugee from Guinea, finds joy and success at Liga MX club Necaxa after a perilous journey through 10 countries to Mexico.
South American teams shine in the FIFA Club World Cup, with Brazilian and Argentine clubs dominating. Brazil eyes hosting 2029 edition as continent's strong showing saves the tournament.
Pedro Neto expresses desire to compete in the Club World Cup despite Flamengo's victory, highlighting the tournament's significance over leisure time.
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South American clubs use the Club World Cup to reclaim global relevance, with passionate fans supporting them in the United States.
South Korea holds presidential elections with Lee Jae-myung as the frontrunner, amidst a choice between democracy and dictatorship following Yoon's impeachment.
Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano in Sicily, Italy, erupts with lava and ash, triggering pyroclastic flow. Tourists captured fleeing as volcanic activity intensifies.
Poland's presidential election faces a tight race between liberal candidate Trzaskowski and nationalist Nawrocki, with key issues on security, migration, and alliances at stake.
A British Airways steward on a flight from the US to London was discovered naked and dancing in a business class toilet by colleagues, leading to his arrest upon landing.
Former Russian commander Zaur Goertsiev (34) died in a blast in Southern Russia. Reports suggest he met the suspect on a homosexual dating app. Investigation ongoing in Stavropol.
Archaeologists discover remains of a nearly 3000-year-old Mayan city named Los Abuelos in northern Guatemala, a significant ceremonial center of the early Mayan civilization.
Israeli forces target Hezbollah locations in Lebanon, violating ceasefire with reported casualties. Tensions rise as IDF accuses Hezbollah of breaching agreements.
José Riveiro transitions from Orlando Pirates to Al Ahly ahead of FIFA Club World Cup, aiming to lead the Egyptian giants to success in the prestigious tournament.
A military aircraft has crashed in Pohang, South Korea, resulting in the loss of all four crew members. The plane, a Lockheed P-3 Orion, caught fire upon impact on a mountain.
A South African mother receives a life sentence for selling her daughter to a traditional healer, sparking national outrage and protests in Cape Town.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft, developed by Elon Musk, partially fails during an unmanned test flight as the booster explodes post-launch in Texas.
Southern Spain braces for the first heatwave of the year in late May, with temperatures reaching up to 42 degrees Celsius, following an exceptionally wet spring.
President Trump postpones threat of 50% import tariff on EU goods after phone conversation with EU President Von der Leyen, extending negotiation deadline to July 9.
Liverpool finally lifts their 20th Premier League trophy at Anfield in a celebratory event with fans after securing the title in April.
A drag race event in South Poland turns tragic as a BMW racer loses control, crashing into spectators, leaving several injured, one unconscious.
A container ship carrying hazardous cargo has sunk off the coast of Kerala, India, with all 24 crew members rescued. The vessel, MSC ELSA 3, went down with 640 containers onboard.
China and the Philippines clash over Sandy Cay in the South China Sea, with accusations of aggression and endangering Filipino crew members.
Parents arrested in South Carolina after being discovered with their 8-month-old baby among 40 animals and a dead goat in appalling conditions.
Mallorca ends influencer partnership as hidden gems are inundated by selfie hunters, leading to overcrowding issues. Similar challenges faced in France with tourist hotspots overwhelmed by selfie-takers.
Thailand mandates medical evidence for cannabis consumption amidst a crackdown on drug smuggling, affecting the booming cannabis industry and tourism.
Crete experiences a powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake causing alarm among residents, felt as far as Cyprus with no major damage reported.