Tag: Club World Cup

‘Wake-up Call,’ Global Footballers’ Union Warns FIFA Over Extreme Heat At Club World Cup

Ganiyu Amodu

. mulls longer half-time breaks, more frequent cooling pauses to protect players   The extreme heat at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup has triggered a strong warning from global footballers’ union FIFPro. FIFPro said the scorching temperatures during matches in the U.S. should be a “wake-up call” for FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Players have struggled under the sun, with some matches kicking off at midday or 3:00 pm local time. Atletico Madrid’s Marcos Llorente described the conditions as “impossible” after their 4-0 defeat to PSG in…

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Club World Cup: How Al Hilal Defeated Man City In Seven-Goal Thriller

Ganiyu Amodu

. the Citizens head home after a disappointing result, while the Saudi Arabian side will stay in Orlando for Friday’s quarter-final against Fluminense   Al Hilal defeated Manchester City 4-3 in the second round of the ongoing Club World Cup. The Saudi Arabian side produced one of the biggest upsets of the tournament in the seven-goal cracker at the Camping World Arena in Orlando, Florida, US, in the early hours of Tuesday. A brace from Marcos Leonardo, a Kalidou Koulibaly header and another strike from Malcom were enough for Al…

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