News of club world cup

Boca's best efforts fall well short of expectations

26-06-2025 19:14 Boca’s boisterous fans deserve better than this current crop. As has so often been the case with the Xeneize, hope turned to despair and ridicule in the blink of an eye.

by Dan Edwards

FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP

Inter down nine-man River to advance in 'Battle of Seattle'

26-06-2025 00:29 Lucas Martínez Quarta and Gonzalo Montiel sent off as River Plate lose 2-0 to Inter Milan in Seattle; Argentina's two representatives at FIFA tournament both fall at first hurdle.

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Another frustrating low for Boca Juniors at Club World Cup

25-06-2025 15:53 Embarrassment and frustration at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States as Boca’s campaign ends early by being held by semi-professional side Auckland City.

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Boca held by amateurs Auckland City, out of Club World Cup

24-06-2025 22:44 Xeneize eliminated from FIFA Clup World Cup after failing to beat amateur side Auckland City.

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River Plate frustrated by Monterrey in 0-0 stalemate

22-06-2025 09:26 Poor finishing and a strong goalkeeper by an ex-Boca goalkeeper denies River Plate in Pasadena; Scoreless draw sets up showdown against Inter next Wednesday.

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LatAm teams lay down the gauntlet to Europe at Club World Cup

21-06-2025 22:42 If anyone is going to stop a European side winning FIFA's new 32-team competition, it will be a club from South America.

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Bayern overcome battling Boca to reach Club World Cup last 16

21-06-2025 00:20 Tenacious Boca Juniors side goes down 2-1 to Bayern Munch in Miami; Fantastic Miguel Merentiel breakaway strike put Xeneize back in game after Harry Kane's opener, but Michael Olise strikes winner

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Messi strikes as Inter Miami stun Porto at Club World Cup

19-06-2025 21:46 Trademark free kick from the Argentine superstar delivers Inter Miami a shock 2-1 win over Porto in Club World Cup.

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South American giants ignite Club World Cup

19-06-2025 14:28 On this side of the Atlantic Ocean at least, the Club World Cup has got off to a roaring start. So far, so good for Argentina's teams at FIFA’s flagship tournament.

by Dan Edwards

FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP

River Plate ease past Japan's Urawa to start Club World Cup tilt

17-06-2025 21:13 River overpower their Japanese opponents at Lumen Field under the Seattle sun, in an entertaining battle played out before a sparse crowd.

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Boca, backed by boisterous support, denied by two compatriots as Benfica fight back

16-06-2025 20:53 Boca Juniors, backed by thousands of supporters in Miami, make impressive debut at FIFA Club World Cup; 10-men Benfica come from behind to claim 2-2 draw, thanks to goals from compatriots Ángel Di María and Nicolás Otamendi.

Football

Flying Argentina’s flag on the international stage

13-06-2025 18:09 Back-to-back tests against Chile and Colombia give reigning world champions perfect chance to blood a few new faces; Boca and River head to the US to fly the national flag at the Club World Cup.

by Dan Edwards

FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP

CWC risks deepening inequality in Latin American football

11-06-2025 23:02 Imbalances are only likely to grow in Latin American football as a result of the FIFA Club World Cup.

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Club World Cup fixtures – when do Boca and River play?

11-06-2025 22:11 A look at the clashes facing Boca Juniors and River Plate in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.

FOOTBALL

FIFA's Club World Cup finally faces the ultimate test

11-06-2025 21:44 The new-look FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in the United States this weekend with 32 teams from around the globe taking part.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

World champions, big names sign up for Argentina’s top flight

22-01-2025 14:45 New footballing season set to kick off with 30 teams battling it out for glory.

CLUB FOOTBALL

Messi's Inter Miami to play in FIFA's Club World Cup in 2025

20-10-2024 08:09 Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will feature in next year's expanded FIFA Club World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Saturday.

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River Plate secure qualification for 2025 Club World Cup

15-05-2024 15:57 Qualification for Copa Libertadores last 16 secures place at 2025 tournament in United States and a US$40-million windfall; River’s former manager Marcelo Gallardo sacked by Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad – is he off to Italy?

by James Grainger