Dylan Johnson

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Guardiola: Grealish needs to find his love for the game

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes that the exiled Jack Grealish needs to rediscover his love for playing football after being left out of the squad for the Club World Cup.

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Man Utd targeting 2028 Premier League title

Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada is sticking to his target of winning the Premier League in 2028 to mark the club’s 150th anniversary.

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Club World Cup: No interest, just injuries

The Club World Cup is underway, but empty seats, underwhelmed fans, and exhausted players reveal a tournament that has arrived before it’s ready, writes Dylan Johnson.

Cardoso: Club World Cup beautiful opportunity for Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso knows the Club World Cup will be a huge test of his side’s credentials and believes making it out of the group stage would be “an incredible achievement”.

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Empty seats as Chelsea win opener and Benfica deny Boca

Chelsea began their Club World Cup campaign with victory against Los Angeles FC in a largely empty stadium as Brazilian giants Flamengo also got off to a winning start and a Benfica comeback denied Boca Juniors.

Maresca backs Delap to be England’s best

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresc is confident new signing Liam Delap will become England’s number nine after Harry Kane.

European champions PSG crush Atleti

PSG laid down an ominous marker on their march towards global domination at the FIFA Club World Cup by thrashing Atletico Madrid in their opening match of the competition.

WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - MARCH 29: Lukas Nmecha of VfL Wolfsburg battles for possession with Benedikt Gimber of 1.FC Heidenheim 1846 during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 at Volkswagen Arena on March 29, 2025 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Leeds sign Nmecha on a free

Leeds have agreed to sign Lukas Nmecha when the Germany striker’s contract with Wolfsburg expires in July.

Bayern hit 10 against amateurs Auckland City

Bayern Munich showed no mercy to Auckland City at the Club World Cup, beating the minnows from New Zealand 10-0 in their opening game.

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Riveiro’s Al Ahly denies Messi in Miami

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were held to a draw by Egyptian side Al Ahly as FIFA’s new 32-team tournament got off to a smooth start in front of 60,927 fans in Florida.