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FIFA Club World Cup Matchday nine Wrap: dominant wins, tactical battles, and knockout clarity emerging

23 June 2025
FIFA Club World Cup Matchday nine Wrap: dominant wins, tactical battles, and knockout clarity emerging

Juventus, Manchester City and Real Madrid all emerged victorious on match day nine at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Juventus v Wydad CasablancaJuventus rolled to a dominant victory in Philadelphia, propelled by a Kenan Yildiz brace—his first goal coming via a deflected own-goal by Wydad’s Boutouil, followed by a brilliant strike of…

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23 June 2025
OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 Preview | Cook Islands

The Cook Islands are gearing up for a challenging campaign in Group A of the upcoming OFC Women’s Nations Cup, with head coach Angela Wallbank expressing confidence in her side’s preparation and potential to make a deep run. The 2025 edition in Fiji marks the Cook Islands’ fifth appearance at the tournament. With a renewed…

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22 June 2025
FIFA Club World Cup 2025- Match Day Eight Wrap: Late goals and plenty of drama

In a seven-goal thriller at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Dortmund shook off an early setback and held on after a late Sundowns resurgence. Jobe Bellingham scored his first goal for the club, helping Dortmund secure a win 4–3 and tboost their chances of qualifying for the knockout rounds. Inter Milan came from behind with two…

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21 June 2025
FIFA Club World Cup 2025-Matchday seven wrap: Bayern Munich qualify for knockout rounds

Benfica 6–0 Auckland City Auckland City showed early resolve, but Benfica’s quality shone through with six goals, including two late penalties from Ángel Di María. A weather delay just before halftime didn’t stop the Portuguese side’s rhythm as they coasted to victory. However the Oceania champions turned in a vastly improved showing following the 10-0…

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21 June 2025
Auckland City FC go down fighting in improved display against Benfica

Auckland City FC have turned in a much-improved performance in their second match at the FIFA Club World Cup, falling 6–0 to Portuguese powerhouse SL Benfica at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando. Following a 10–0 opening defeat to Bayern Munich in Cincinnati, the Navy Blues showed far greater organisation and resilience, especially in a first half…

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20 June 2025
FIFA Club World Cup 2025-Matchday six wrap: PSG stunned by Botofogo and Messi scores the winner in historic win for Inter Miami

Paris Saint Germain 0 Botafogo 1 The biggest shock of the tournament so far. South American champions Botafogo has stunned European champions Paris Saint Germain thanks to a composed finish from Tiquinho Soares in the 69th minute. Despite dominating possession and chances, PSG were stifled by Botafogo’s disciplined defending and now face possible elimination if…

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20 June 2025
Posa returns to lead Auckland City FC Into clash with Benfica at FIFA Club World Cup

After a bruising 10-0 loss to German giants Bayern Munich, Auckland City FC face another massive challenge in Group C of the FIFA Club World Cup — but this time, their experienced head coach is back on the sideline. Paul Posa, a respected figure in New Zealand football, returns to the dugout for the Navy…

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19 June 2025
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Matchday Five Wrap: City and Juventus impress as Madrid stumble

From commanding wins to last minute drama, day five served up thrilling showcases of world class football across, as the FIFA Club World Cup Group stages continue to impress. Here’s how today’s action played out: Manchester City v  Wydad AC Today’s matches kicked off in Philadelphia, as Manchester City began their Club World Cup campaign…

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19 June 2025
More Than a Game: Pasifika Leadership in Football’s Next Generation

For Taelor, Michael, and Lavenia, football isn’t just a sport—it’s a calling rooted in community, culture, and purpose. Earlier this month, the three joined a group of passionate Pasifika coaches and leaders at the New Zealand Football Pasifika Community Coach Developer Programme, a two-day course held in Auckland on 6–7 June 2025 as part of…

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18 June 2025
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Matchday Four Wrap: Drama, defence and decisive moments

The group stage is hitting full stride, and Matchday Four delivered another round of high-stakes action across the United States. CA River Plate showed their class in Seattle, Fluminense and Borussia Dortmund played out a tactical stalemate, Mamelodi Sundowns edged Ulsan HD in a tight contest, and Monterrey held firm against European heavyweights Inter Milan….

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