FIFA Club World Cup

Luiz Scolari Luiz Felipe Scolari was quick to stress Guangzhou Evergrande outperformed Real Madrid against Barcelona at the Club World Cup.

Neymar Neymar, if passed fit, is set to star for Barcelona in the Club World Cup final, four years after subjected to a Lionel Messi masterclass.

Auckland City Auckland City beat Cruz Azul 4-2 on penalties to claim third place in the Club World Cup after drawing 1-1 in Marrakech on Saturday.

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Kashima Antlers qualified for the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup at the expense of Auckland City courtesy of a late Mu Kanazaki goal.

Club World Cup holders Real Madrid will take on either Chivas Guadalajara or the Asian champions in their 2018 semi-final.

Santiago Solari Poggio Real Madrid are bidding for a third consecutive Club World Cup crown, with Santiago Solari hailing their recent achievements.

Sergio Ramos Sergio Ramos is still unsure whether he will be fit for Real Madrid's Club World Cup final against San Lorenzo on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo No player had scored a hat-trick in a Club World Cup final until Cristiano Ronaldo struck three times in Real Madrid's triumph.

Lionel Messi Barcelona star Lionel Messi had to recover from a painful bout of illness to help his club secure a third Club World Cup in seven years.