Chelsea will don a special gold champions badge for the next four years following their emphatic 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday’s FIFA Club World Cup final. Cole Palmer starred with two brilliant goals in the opening half-hour and later assisted Joao Pedro, who sealed the win with a delicate chip over PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. In addition to the newly designed trophy and a £100 million prize, Chelsea have earned the rare honour of wearing the iconic gold badge—a privilege previously granted for just one year. The change comes as FIFA president Gianni Infantino has rebranded the Club…
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Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker has criticised Mason Mount, claiming there’s “nothing special” about the England international and questioning his impact since joining the Red Devils. Speaking to Tribal Football, Parker expressed frustration over Mount’s lack of attacking presence, particularly his failure to make runs into the box—something Parker believes should be a core strength of his game. “No one goes in the box anymore,” Parker said. “We signed Mason Mount for £55 million—just run into the box. You’re supposed to be a modern-day David Platt. That’s meant to be your strength!” He continued:”You’re not a great footballer as…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has credited his team’s blistering start as the key to their emphatic 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final. The Blues sealed the win with three first-half goals, including a brace from Cole Palmer and a strike from new signing Joao Pedro. Speaking to DAZN after the match, Maresca said:“For me, we won the game in the first ten minutes. We set the tempo early and played the way we wanted. We were very good from the start.With the weather conditions, it’s not easy to maintain that level for 90…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons were held to a 0-0 stalemate by the Fennecs of Algeria in their final Group B match at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Despite the draw, Justine Madugu’s side secured top spot in the group with seven points from three matches and will now face the Copper Queens of Zambia in the quarter-finals on Friday. The nine-time champions dominated possession and created several chances, with Ifeoma Onumonu and Jennifer Echegini both going close in the first half. However, a resolute Algerian defence kept the game scoreless. Nigeria found it more difficult to break down Algeria…
Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has hit out at Paris Saint-Germain, branding them “bad losers” following his team’s dominant 3-0 victory in the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday night. Pedro, who scored in the final alongside Cole Palmer, claimed he was shoved to the ground while trying to defend his teammates after the final whistle. The match ended in controversy as tempers flared. Pedro clashed with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma during the post-match scuffle, which also saw PSG boss Luis Enrique get involved. At one point, Enrique appeared to strike Pedro, knocking the Chelsea star to the turf. Speaking…
Here’s a full breakdown of the standout individual performers from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, including recipients of the Golden Ball, Golden Glove, Golden Boot, and more. After four thrilling weeks, the tournament wrapped up in spectacular fashion at MetLife Stadium, where Chelsea triumphed over PSG in a pulsating final, cheered on by a capacity crowd. The competition showcased elite club football at its finest, with several players earning individual honours for their outstanding contributions. 🏆 Celebrating the Stars: 2025 Award Winners Adidas Golden Ball – Cole Palmer (Chelsea)Cole Palmer was the undisputed star of the tournament. The Chelsea…
Manchester United have officially revealed new squad numbers for several players ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. In a statement published on the club’s website on Friday, United confirmed that academy talents Tyler Fredricson and Chido Obi will sport new shirt numbers this season. Defender Fredricson, who made his Premier League debut against Wolves in April and also featured against Brentford, has been promoted from number 55 to 33 following his strong performances last term. Chido Obi, who joined from Arsenal’s Academy last November, will now wear the number 32 shirt. The 17-year-old previously wore number 56. The announcement follows earlier…
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has expressed concern over the extreme heat conditions in the United States, where the FIFA Club World Cup is currently taking place. Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s final against Paris Saint-Germain, the Argentine described the high temperatures as dangerous, especially during their 2-0 semi-final win over Fluminense. “The heat is incredible,” Fernandez said during a press conference on Friday. “The other day, I felt dizzy during a play and had to go to the ground. Playing in this kind of temperature is very dangerous.” He added that the conditions affect not only the players but also the…
Barcelona have decided not to allow two La Masia graduates, Marc Casado and Fermin Lopez leave Camp Nou this summer. As reported by Catalunya Radio (via Barca Universal), Lopez and Casado have attracted the attention of clubs from Premier League and Saudi Pro League. But, Barcelona hierarchy aren’t ready to sell both midfielders this summer. Meanwhile, Barcelona is approaching compliance with the Spanish top-flight league, LaLiga’s 1:1 spending rule. Under this rule, Barcelona will have the authorization to register new players ahead of the new season without restrictions. The Catalan club is the reigning champions of the LaLiga and the…
Manchester United have placed several high-profile players—Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony, Tyrell Malacia, and Alejandro Garnacho—on the transfer list this summer, but so far, there have been few takers. With less than two months remaining in the transfer window, the Red Devils’ efforts to offload underperforming stars have hit several roadblocks. Lack of Interest in Out-of-Form Stars Despite giving the five players permission to miss pre-season training in hopes of securing moves, only Rashford has drawn any significant interest—and even that hasn’t progressed into a concrete deal. A key factor behind the lack of movement is the poor form many…