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Major League Soccer (MLS) is the top professional football league in the United States and Canada. Since its inception in 1996, MLS has seen many talented players across the globe make their mark. With stars like David Beckham, Thierry Henry and now Lionel Messi gracing it, this league is well talked about. The popularity of MLS has skyrocketed ever since Messi joined it. Messi’s arrival in 2023 brought global attention and excitement to MLS. But with all the spotlight around Messi, have you ever wondered who holds the record for the most goals in MLS history?&nbsp;&nbsp;Well, it’s neither Messi nor Beckham, but it’s Chris Wondolowski. The former San Jose Earthquakes forward holds the record with 171 goals in MLS. He played 18 seasons, appeared in 413 matches and remains the league’s all-time top scorer. Wondolowski, also known as ‘Wondo,’ wasn’t a big name when he started playing. He was picked in the fourth round of the 2005 MLS Supplemental draft by the San Jose Earthquakes. He later joined the Houston Dynamo in 2006 but didn’t get many chances. In 2009, he came back to the San Jose Earthquakes and that’s when his career took off.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-ronaldo-to-neymar-meet-the-8-richest-footballers-in-the-world-check-where-messi-stands-1751022801725">From Ronaldo to Neymar: Meet the 8 richest footballers in the world (net worth) - check where Messi stands</a>&nbsp;In 2010, Wondolowski won the Golden Boot by scoring 18 goals. Two years later, in 2012, he claimed it again with 27 goals. In 2016, he entered the record books as he became the first player in league history to score at least 10 goals in seven consecutive seasons. (records as per ESPN)&nbsp;In his final season in 2020, Wondolowski scored seven goals from 22 appearances. He was named the club’s 'Player of the Year' and also received the 'Andrew Bedard Spirit' of the Game Award/Humanitarian of the Year. He also earned MLS Team of the Week honours in weeks 21 and 23 (2020) and was named ‘Player of the Week’ in week 21. Wondolowski retired in 2021 as a true MLS stalwart.&nbsp;Now, let's glance at the top ten goal scorers in MLS history

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Sr.No</td><td>Name of the player</td><td>Goals scored</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Chris Wondolowski</td><td>171</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Kei Kamara</td><td>147</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Landon Donovan</td><td>145</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Jeff Cunningham</td><td>134</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Jaime Moreno</td><td>133</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Bradley Wright-Phillips</td><td>117</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Ante Razov</td><td>114</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Josef Martinez</td><td>110</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Jason Kreis</td><td>108</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Gyasi Zardes</td><td>106</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

The former San Jose Earthquakes forward holds the record with 171 goals in MLS. He played 18 seasons, appeared in 413 matches and remains the league’s all-time top scorer.

Major League Soccer (MLS) is the top professional football league in the United States and Canada. Since its inception in 1996, MLS has seen many talented players across the globe make their mark. With stars like David Beckham, Thierry Henry and now Lionel Messi gracing it, this league is well talked about. The popularity of MLS has skyrocketed ever since Messi joined it. Messi’s arrival in 2023 brought global attention and excitement to MLS. But with all the spotlight around Messi, have you ever wondered who holds the record for the most goals in MLS history? Well, it’s neither Messi nor Beckham, but it’s Chris Wondolowski. The former San Jose Earthquakes forward holds the record with 171 goals in MLS. He played 18 seasons, appeared in 413 matches and remains the league’s all-time top scorer. Wondolowski, also known as ‘Wondo,’ wasn’t a big name when he started playing. He was picked in the fourth round of the 2005 MLS Supplemental draft by the San Jose Earthquakes. He later joined the Houston Dynamo in 2006 but didn’t get many chances. In 2009, he came back to the San Jose Earthquakes and that’s when his career took off. Also Read | From Ronaldo to Neymar: Meet the 8 richest footballers in the world (net worth) - check where Messi stands In 2010, Wondolowski won the Golden Boot by scoring 18 goals. Two years later, in 2012, he claimed it again with 27 goals. In 2016, he entered the record books as he became the first player in league history to score at least 10 goals in seven consecutive seasons. (records as per ESPN) In his final season in 2020, Wondolowski scored seven goals from 22 appearances. He was named the club’s 'Player of the Year' and also received the 'Andrew Bedard Spirit' of the Game Award/Humanitarian of the Year. He also earned MLS Team of the Week honours in weeks 21 and 23 (2020) and was named ‘Player of the Week’ in week 21. Wondolowski retired in 2021 as a true MLS stalwart. Now, let's glance at the top ten goal scorers in MLS history

The former San Jose Earthquakes forward holds the record with 171 goals in MLS. He played 18 seasons, appeared in 413 matches and remains the league’s all-time top scorer.

Who holds the record for most goals in MLS history? Details inside

Lionel Messi scored twice in the first half of Inter Miami's 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Wednesday, continuing a run of form unprecedented in Major League Soccer. The 38-year-old Argentine star has scored two goals in each of his last four MLS games to become the first MLS player to score multiple goals in four straight games. He launched the streak in late May with two goals in a 4-2 win over Montreal, followed by two in a 5-1 victory over Columbus. Miami then paused their MLS campaign to compete in the Club World Cup -- where Messi scored one goal in four matches and Miami were eliminated in the round of 16 by Paris Saint-Germain.&nbsp;Javier Mascherano's team returned to MLS action on Saturday with a 4-1 victory at Montreal -- also fueled by a brace from eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/european-champions-psg-thrash-real-madrid-to-reach-club-world-cup-final-1752115820317">European champions PSG thrash Real Madrid to reach Club World Cup final</a>&nbsp;In all Messi has 14 goals in 15 MLS games, putting him two behind leading scorer Sam Surridge, who has appeared in six more games for Nashville than Messi has played this season.&nbsp;"Obviously, Leo is a special player," Mascherano said. "For me he's the best player that has played this sport in history. It's unbelievable how he continues doing things that maybe many years ago we thought that we cannot see at this moment."&nbsp;Messi put Miami up 1-0 in the 27th minute at Gillette Stadium, taking advantage of a Revolution miscue and firing a left-footed shot from the heart of the area.&nbsp;The Argentinian star doubled the score 11 minutes later, charging onto a long through ball from Sergio Busquets and curling a left-footed shot beyond the reach of Slovenian goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic.&nbsp;"They have played for many years so just when they see each other they connect and they know what they think," Mascherano said of the Busquets-Messi connection. "In the second goal, Busquets understands when and where Leo wants the ball. It's fantastic for us."&nbsp;Veteran goalkeeper Oscar Ustari also starred for Miami, coming up with six saves before Spaniard Carles Gil managed to put one by him, picking off Tadeo Allende in the 79th minute and rifling in a shot from outside the box.&nbsp;With the victory Miami climbed from sixth to fifth in the Eastern Conference standings. On 35 points, they are seven points behind leaders FC Cincinnati but with three fewer matches played after their Club World Cup break.&nbsp;Their jam-packed July schedule continues on Saturday against Nashville, one of three matches in the next 10 days.&nbsp;Mascherano said New England's late goal meant he couldn't afford to take Messi out.&nbsp;"We know that at some point we have to find the moment to rest him," he said.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

In all Messi has 14 goals in 15 MLS games, putting him two behind leading scorer Sam Surridge, who has appeared in six more games for Nashville than Messi has played this season.

Lionel Messi scored twice in the first half of Inter Miami's 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Wednesday, continuing a run of form unprecedented in Major League Soccer. The 38-year-old Argentine star has scored two goals in each of his last four MLS games to become the first MLS player to score multiple goals in four straight games. He launched the streak in late May with two goals in a 4-2 win over Montreal, followed by two in a 5-1 victory over Columbus. Miami then paused their MLS campaign to compete in the Club World Cup -- where Messi scored one goal in four matches and Miami were eliminated in the round of 16 by Paris Saint-Germain. Javier Mascherano's team returned to MLS action on Saturday with a 4-1 victory at Montreal -- also fueled by a brace from eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi. Also read | European champions PSG thrash Real Madrid to reach Club World Cup final In all Messi has 14 goals in 15 MLS games, putting him two behind leading scorer Sam Surridge, who has appeared in six more games for Nashville than Messi has played this season. "Obviously, Leo is a special player," Mascherano said. "For me he's the best player that has played this sport in history. It's unbelievable how he continues doing things that maybe many years ago we thought that we cannot see at this moment." Messi put Miami up 1-0 in the 27th minute at Gillette Stadium, taking advantage of a Revolution miscue and firing a left-footed shot from the heart of the area. The Argentinian star doubled the score 11 minutes later, charging onto a long through ball from Sergio Busquets and curling a left-footed shot beyond the reach of Slovenian goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic. "They have played for many years so just when they see each other they connect and they know what they think," Mascherano said of the Busquets-Messi connection. "In the second goal, Busquets understands when and where Leo wants the ball. It's fantastic for us." Veteran goalkeeper Oscar Ustari also starred for Miami, coming up with six saves before Spaniard Carles Gil managed to put one by him, picking off Tadeo Allende in the 79th minute and rifling in a shot from outside the box. With the victory Miami climbed from sixth to fifth in the Eastern Conference standings. On 35 points, they are seven points behind leaders FC Cincinnati but with three fewer matches played after their Club World Cup break. Their jam-packed July schedule continues on Saturday against Nashville, one of three matches in the next 10 days. Mascherano said New England's late goal meant he couldn't afford to take Messi out. "We know that at some point we have to find the moment to rest him," he said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

In all Messi has 14 goals in 15 MLS games, putting him two behind leading scorer Sam Surridge, who has appeared in six more games for Nashville than Messi has played this season.

Messi continues hot run in MLS with brace in Miami’s win over New England

Fabian Ruiz scored twice as European champions Paris Saint-Germain turned on the style in their reunion with Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday, thrashing Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup to set up a final showdown with Chelsea. Ruiz and Ousmane Dembele scored inside nine minutes to stun Real and silence the majority of the 77,542 crowd who were wearing white at the MetLife Stadium outside New York. The Spanish midfielder added another before half-time and Goncalo Ramos got a late fourth as Luis Enrique's side moved one game away from glory at FIFA's new tournament.&nbsp;Victory against Chelsea on Sunday would complete a campaign of unparalleled success for the Parisians, who won the French title and then the first UEFA Champions League in their history in May.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ligue-1-club-lyon-back-from-relegation-after-successful-appeal-1752084842850">Ligue 1 club Lyon back from relegation after successful appeal</a>&nbsp;"We are in a special season, a special moment, and we deserved to win," Luis Enrique told broadcaster DAZN before looking ahead to the final.&nbsp;"We are going to try, one more step against a good team like Chelsea. They did great, they performed the whole competition and now it is time for us to prepare for that... we want to make history in our club, and then take some holidays."&nbsp;After blowing away Inter Milan 5-0, the biggest victory in European Cup final history, PSG began their Club World Cup bid by putting four past Atletico Madrid and the ease with which they disposed of Real was striking.&nbsp;PSG's fluidity contrasted starkly with Madrid, who are a work in progress under new coach Xabi Alonso.&nbsp;"We were not good enough today," said Alonso. "We are not the first ones to lose to them but we have a lot of different things to improve."&nbsp;Mbappe struggled to make any impact on his first start at the tournament and in his first game against PSG since leaving the French club last year.&nbsp;The defeat is a real blow to Real as they hoped to win the first 32-team Club World Cup to add to their record tally of 15 European Cups.&nbsp;PSG were without imposing centre-back Willian Pacho due to suspension following his sending-off against Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals, but that did not matter.&nbsp;Lucas Beraldo slotted into the defence with ease, and the rest of PSG's first-choice line-up was there.<h3>Day to forget for Mbappe</h3>&nbsp;Real were missing central defender Dean Huijsen through suspension, while the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold was an added blow.&nbsp;The return to the starting XI of Mbappe, who missed the entire group stage through illness, did not prevent young striker Gonzalo Garcia from keeping his place.&nbsp;But the Spanish giants' front line, completed by Vinicius Junior, made no real impact, such was the extent of PSG's domination.&nbsp;Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made two superb saves inside the opening five minutes, the first to tip away a Ruiz shot, and the second to deny Nuno Mendes from point-blank range.&nbsp;Yet Courtois could not prevent Paris from scoring in the sixth minute, as Dembele pounced on slack defending by Raul Asencio. The Real 'keeper saved at the forward's feet but Ruiz converted the loose ball.&nbsp;Three minutes later and the contest was effectively over when Antonio Rudiger failed to control a simple pass from Jude Bellingham, allowing Dembele to run through before finishing low into the corner.&nbsp;Like his friend Mbappe, Dembele was starting for the first time at the competition having been injured. That was a 35th club goal since August for a player who is a serious candidate for the Ballon d'Or.&nbsp;It was turning into a humiliating afternoon for Real as PSG got their third midway through the first half.&nbsp;A deflected shot by Mbappe was easily held by Gianluigi Donnarumma, and no Madrid player touched the ball again before they were picking it out of their net a minute later.&nbsp;Dembele released Achraf Hakimi on the right and he squared for Ruiz, the Spain star taking a touch to hold off Fede Valverde before finishing.&nbsp;Khvicha Kvaratskhelia could have got a fourth before the interval, while Desire Doue had a goal disallowed early in the second half.&nbsp;But Real were not coming back, and Alonso opted to take off Bellingham and Vinicius just after the hour mark in a clear sign of surrender.&nbsp;PSG then got their fourth after 87 minutes when Ramos controlled a pass from fellow substitute Bradley Barcola, turned and fired in.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Ruiz and Ousmane Dembele scored inside nine minutes to stun Real and silence the majority of the 77,542 crowd who were wearing white at the MetLife Stadium outside New York.

Fabian Ruiz scored twice as European champions Paris Saint-Germain turned on the style in their reunion with Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday, thrashing Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup to set up a final showdown with Chelsea. Ruiz and Ousmane Dembele scored inside nine minutes to stun Real and silence the majority of the 77,542 crowd who were wearing white at the MetLife Stadium outside New York. The Spanish midfielder added another before half-time and Goncalo Ramos got a late fourth as Luis Enrique's side moved one game away from glory at FIFA's new tournament. Victory against Chelsea on Sunday would complete a campaign of unparalleled success for the Parisians, who won the French title and then the first UEFA Champions League in their history in May. Also read | Ligue 1 club Lyon back from relegation after successful appeal "We are in a special season, a special moment, and we deserved to win," Luis Enrique told broadcaster DAZN before looking ahead to the final. "We are going to try, one more step against a good team like Chelsea. They did great, they performed the whole competition and now it is time for us to prepare for that... we want to make history in our club, and then take some holidays." After blowing away Inter Milan 5-0, the biggest victory in European Cup final history, PSG began their Club World Cup bid by putting four past Atletico Madrid and the ease with which they disposed of Real was striking. PSG's fluidity contrasted starkly with Madrid, who are a work in progress under new coach Xabi Alonso. "We were not good enough today," said Alonso. "We are not the first ones to lose to them but we have a lot of different things to improve." Mbappe struggled to make any impact on his first start at the tournament and in his first game against PSG since leaving the French club last year. The defeat is a real blow to Real as they hoped to win the first 32-team Club World Cup to add to their record tally of 15 European Cups. PSG were without imposing centre-back Willian Pacho due to suspension following his sending-off against Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals, but that did not matter. Lucas Beraldo slotted into the defence with ease, and the rest of PSG's first-choice line-up was there. Day to forget for Mbappe Real were missing central defender Dean Huijsen through suspension, while the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold was an added blow. The return to the starting XI of Mbappe, who missed the entire group stage through illness, did not prevent young striker Gonzalo Garcia from keeping his place. But the Spanish giants' front line, completed by Vinicius Junior, made no real impact, such was the extent of PSG's domination. Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made two superb saves inside the opening five minutes, the first to tip away a Ruiz shot, and the second to deny Nuno Mendes from point-blank range. Yet Courtois could not prevent Paris from scoring in the sixth minute, as Dembele pounced on slack defending by Raul Asencio. The Real 'keeper saved at the forward's feet but Ruiz converted the loose ball. Three minutes later and the contest was effectively over when Antonio Rudiger failed to control a simple pass from Jude Bellingham, allowing Dembele to run through before finishing low into the corner. Like his friend Mbappe, Dembele was starting for the first time at the competition having been injured. That was a 35th club goal since August for a player who is a serious candidate for the Ballon d'Or. It was turning into a humiliating afternoon for Real as PSG got their third midway through the first half. A deflected shot by Mbappe was easily held by Gianluigi Donnarumma, and no Madrid player touched the ball again before they were picking it out of their net a minute later. Dembele released Achraf Hakimi on the right and he squared for Ruiz, the Spain star taking a touch to hold off Fede Valverde before finishing. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia could have got a fourth before the interval, while Desire Doue had a goal disallowed early in the second half. But Real were not coming back, and Alonso opted to take off Bellingham and Vinicius just after the hour mark in a clear sign of surrender. PSG then got their fourth after 87 minutes when Ramos controlled a pass from fellow substitute Bradley Barcola, turned and fired in. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Ruiz and Ousmane Dembele scored inside nine minutes to stun Real and silence the majority of the 77,542 crowd who were wearing white at the MetLife Stadium outside New York.

European champions PSG thrash Real Madrid to reach Club World Cup final

The potential reason behind the fatal car accident of Portugal and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has been revealed after the Spanish police are in the final stage of their investigation. The 28-year-old along with his brother Andre Silva (also a footballer) was killed in a fatal car accident in Spain’s Zamora province on 3 July 2025. According to the Spanish Police’s initial investigation, excessive speed could be one of the reasons behind the tragedy.<h2>Excessive speed killed Diogo Jota, Andre Silva?</h2>"Everything also points to a possible excessive speed beyond the speed limit of the road [highway]," said Zamora's local traffic police.&nbsp;Police said they had studied the marks left by one of the Lamborghini's tyres and that "all the tests carried out so far indicate that the driver of the crashed vehicle was Diogo Jota".The expert report is being prepared for the courts on the accident, and their investigation is understood to have been made more complex by the intensity of the fire that almost completely destroyed the car.&nbsp;Jota was traveling with his brother Andre who was also killed when a green Lamborghini car came off the road and was engulfed in flames. As reported by Spanish news agency EFE, neither Jota nor his brother survived the accident.&nbsp;&nbsp;The forward was signed by Liverpool in 2020 for a fee of £40million ($50million) from Wolves and has been an integral part of the team set-up since.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-dilip-vengsarkar-to-rahul-dravid-5-indian-batters-with-the-most-test-runs-at-lord-s-cricket-ground-sunil-gavaskar-vinoo-mankad-gundappa-viswanath-1751971407270">From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground</a>&nbsp;In total, he played 123 matches for Liverpool in the Premier League and scored 47 goals while further scoring 18 more in other competitions. Before Liverpool, he played for Wolves in the Premier League for two seasons scoring 16 goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jota’s national and club teammates were seen attending the funeral held on the outskirts of Porto on Saturday including the likes of Ruben Neves, Virgil van Dijk and others. However, one particular name absent from the list of attendees was Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who opted to skip the funeral of his international teammate.&nbsp;<h2>Shared international stage with Cristiano Ronaldo</h2>Jota was Cristiano Ronaldo’s international teammate as they both shared the dressing room with Portugal. Together they won the 2019 and 2025 UEFA Nations League while representing the national team on 49 occasions. During those appearances he also scored 14 goals, making him fans' favourite.

Diogo Jota along with his brother Andre Silva (also a footballer) was killed in a fatal car accident in Spain’s Zamora province on 3 July 2025. According to the Spanish Police’s initial investigation, excessive speed could be one of the reasons behind the tragedy.

The potential reason behind the fatal car accident of Portugal and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has been revealed after the Spanish police are in the final stage of their investigation. The 28-year-old along with his brother Andre Silva (also a footballer) was killed in a fatal car accident in Spain’s Zamora province on 3 July 2025. According to the Spanish Police’s initial investigation, excessive speed could be one of the reasons behind the tragedy. Excessive speed killed Diogo Jota, Andre Silva? "Everything also points to a possible excessive speed beyond the speed limit of the road [highway]," said Zamora's local traffic police. Police said they had studied the marks left by one of the Lamborghini's tyres and that "all the tests carried out so far indicate that the driver of the crashed vehicle was Diogo Jota". The expert report is being prepared for the courts on the accident, and their investigation is understood to have been made more complex by the intensity of the fire that almost completely destroyed the car. Jota was traveling with his brother Andre who was also killed when a green Lamborghini car came off the road and was engulfed in flames. As reported by Spanish news agency EFE, neither Jota nor his brother survived the accident. The forward was signed by Liverpool in 2020 for a fee of £40million ($50million) from Wolves and has been an integral part of the team set-up since. ALSO READ | From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground In total, he played 123 matches for Liverpool in the Premier League and scored 47 goals while further scoring 18 more in other competitions. Before Liverpool, he played for Wolves in the Premier League for two seasons scoring 16 goals. Jota’s national and club teammates were seen attending the funeral held on the outskirts of Porto on Saturday including the likes of Ruben Neves, Virgil van Dijk and others. However, one particular name absent from the list of attendees was Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who opted to skip the funeral of his international teammate. Shared international stage with Cristiano Ronaldo Jota was Cristiano Ronaldo’s international teammate as they both shared the dressing room with Portugal. Together they won the 2019 and 2025 UEFA Nations League while representing the national team on 49 occasions. During those appearances he also scored 14 goals, making him fans' favourite.

Diogo Jota along with his brother Andre Silva (also a footballer) was killed in a fatal car accident in Spain’s Zamora province on 3 July 2025. According to the Spanish Police’s initial investigation, excessive speed could be one of the reasons behind the tragedy.

'Excessive speed beyond the speed limit': Potential REASON behind Diogo Jota's death revealed

Davide Ancelotti, the son of Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti, has been appointed as the new coach of Botafogo, the Rio de Janeiro-based club said on Tuesday.&nbsp;The 35-year-old Ancelotti is set for his first head coaching job after serving as an assistant to his father at Real Madrid, Everton, Napoli and Bayern Munich.&nbsp;He will replace Renato Paiva who was dismissed after Botafogo's last 16 exit at the Club World Cup.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-dilip-vengsarkar-to-rahul-dravid-5-indian-batters-with-the-most-test-runs-at-lord-s-cricket-ground-sunil-gavaskar-vinoo-mankad-gundappa-viswanath-1751971407270">From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground</a>&nbsp;Ancelotti has signed a contract until the end of 2026.&nbsp;He moved to Brazil to be part of his father's coaching staff with the national team but was released from his role to allow him to take over at Botafogo.&nbsp;Carlo Ancelotti left Real Madrid at the end of last season after being named Brazil coach on May 12. He is the first foreigner to lead the record five-time World Cup winners since 1965.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Davide Ancelotti is set for his first head coaching job after serving as an assistant to his father Carlo at Real Madrid, Everton, Napoli and Bayern Munich.

Davide Ancelotti, the son of Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti, has been appointed as the new coach of Botafogo, the Rio de Janeiro-based club said on Tuesday. The 35-year-old Ancelotti is set for his first head coaching job after serving as an assistant to his father at Real Madrid, Everton, Napoli and Bayern Munich. He will replace Renato Paiva who was dismissed after Botafogo's last 16 exit at the Club World Cup. ALSO READ | From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground Ancelotti has signed a contract until the end of 2026. He moved to Brazil to be part of his father's coaching staff with the national team but was released from his role to allow him to take over at Botafogo. Carlo Ancelotti left Real Madrid at the end of last season after being named Brazil coach on May 12. He is the first foreigner to lead the record five-time World Cup winners since 1965. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Davide Ancelotti is set for his first head coaching job after serving as an assistant to his father Carlo at Real Madrid, Everton, Napoli and Bayern Munich.

Carlo Ancelotti's son Davide named Botafogo coach, signs contract until 2026

New signing Joao Pedro scored twice on his first start as Chelsea eased to a 2-0 win over Fluminense on Tuesday to seal a spot in the final of the Club World Cup.&nbsp;The Brazilian striker opened the scoring in lethal fashion in the 18th minute of the last-four clash at the MetLife Stadium and struck again shortly before the hour mark as Chelsea set up a showdown with either Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday's final.&nbsp;Signed from Brighton and Hove Albion last week for a reported £60 million ($79 million), the 23-year-old cut short a holiday and made his debut off the bench in the quarter-final win over Palmeiras.&nbsp;He was then given his first Chelsea start up front here in place of the suspended Liam Delap.&nbsp;Joao Pedro refused to celebrate after either goal against the club with whom he started his career and made 36 top-team appearances before moving to England with Watford in 2020.&nbsp;The result ends Fluminense's impressive run at the tournament after the 2023 Copa Libertadores winners held Borussia Dortmund in the group stage, beat Inter Milan in the last 16 and knocked out Manchester City's conquerors Al-Hilal in the quarter-finals.&nbsp;With their exit go the prospects of a South American winner of the first 32-team Club World Cup, with Chelsea claiming back-to-back victories against Brazilian opposition to reach the final.&nbsp;As always seemed most likely, the trophy will be claimed by one of Europe's superpowers, with the final now guaranteed to be between two of the last five winners of the UEFA Champions League.&nbsp;"It is a great achievement. It has been a fantastic season –- top four in the league, (winning) the Conference League and now in the final in this competition. We are so, so happy," Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca told broadcaster DAZN."Now finally it is the last game of the season, we can say that, and hopefully we can win the tournament."&nbsp;Fluminense coach Renato Portaluppi had described his team as the "ugly duckling" of the tournament due to the enormous difference between their budget and those of the other three remaining sides.&nbsp;This game ultimately proved to be a step too far for their team, captained by 40-year-old former Chelsea centre-back Thiago Silva.&nbsp;"This was a wonderful Club World Cup," said Portaluppi.&nbsp;"There is no crying over spilled milk now. We wanted to get to the final for our fans but we leave with our heads held high, and go back to our reality stronger now than we were before."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-dilip-vengsarkar-to-rahul-dravid-5-indian-batters-with-the-most-test-runs-at-lord-s-cricket-ground-sunil-gavaskar-vinoo-mankad-gundappa-viswanath-1751971407270">From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground</a><h2>Caicedo back</h2>Chelsea were without the suspended Levi Colwill and Delap but Moises Caicedo returned after a ban.&nbsp;The Premier League side were simply too strong for their opponents in a game watched by 70,556 fans on a hot afternoon just outside New York City.&nbsp;They went ahead thanks to a wonderful strike by their new forward, who controlled the ball on the edge of the box after Silva had cleared a Pedro Neto cross.&nbsp;Joao Pedro took a touch and curled a shot beyond veteran goalkeeper Fabio into the far corner, before holding up his hands apologetically towards the Fluminense fans behind the goal.&nbsp;The team from Rio de Janeiro were an intermittent threat, and Hercules -- match-winner against Al-Hilal in the last eight -- almost equalised in the 25th minute.&nbsp;He played a one-two with German Cano and lifted the ball over goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but Marc Cucurella cleared off the line.&nbsp;Fluminense were then awarded a penalty 10 minutes before the interval when a set-piece delivery by Rene struck the arm of Trevoh Chalobah in the box.&nbsp;However, French referee Francois Letexier overturned the decision following a VAR check."Had we been awarded the penalty we would have scored and it would have been a different story," said Portaluppi.&nbsp;Chelsea got their second on 56 minutes, just after Fluminense had sacrificed one of their three centre-backs to send on an extra attacker.&nbsp;Enzo Fernandez released Joao Pedro on the break, and the forward produced another clinical finish in off the bar.&nbsp;There were chances for Chelsea to score further goals after that, but the new boy's double strike sufficed with the only potential black mark on the day the knock which forced Caicedo to limp off before full-time.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Joao Pedro opened the scoring in lethal fashion in the 18th minute of the last-four clash at the MetLife Stadium and struck again shortly before the hour mark as Chelsea set up a showdown with either Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday final.

New signing Joao Pedro scored twice on his first start as Chelsea eased to a 2-0 win over Fluminense on Tuesday to seal a spot in the final of the Club World Cup. The Brazilian striker opened the scoring in lethal fashion in the 18th minute of the last-four clash at the MetLife Stadium and struck again shortly before the hour mark as Chelsea set up a showdown with either Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday's final. Signed from Brighton and Hove Albion last week for a reported £60 million ($79 million), the 23-year-old cut short a holiday and made his debut off the bench in the quarter-final win over Palmeiras. He was then given his first Chelsea start up front here in place of the suspended Liam Delap. Joao Pedro refused to celebrate after either goal against the club with whom he started his career and made 36 top-team appearances before moving to England with Watford in 2020. The result ends Fluminense's impressive run at the tournament after the 2023 Copa Libertadores winners held Borussia Dortmund in the group stage, beat Inter Milan in the last 16 and knocked out Manchester City's conquerors Al-Hilal in the quarter-finals. With their exit go the prospects of a South American winner of the first 32-team Club World Cup, with Chelsea claiming back-to-back victories against Brazilian opposition to reach the final. As always seemed most likely, the trophy will be claimed by one of Europe's superpowers, with the final now guaranteed to be between two of the last five winners of the UEFA Champions League. "It is a great achievement. It has been a fantastic season –- top four in the league, (winning) the Conference League and now in the final in this competition. We are so, so happy," Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca told broadcaster DAZN. "Now finally it is the last game of the season, we can say that, and hopefully we can win the tournament." Fluminense coach Renato Portaluppi had described his team as the "ugly duckling" of the tournament due to the enormous difference between their budget and those of the other three remaining sides. This game ultimately proved to be a step too far for their team, captained by 40-year-old former Chelsea centre-back Thiago Silva. "This was a wonderful Club World Cup," said Portaluppi. "There is no crying over spilled milk now. We wanted to get to the final for our fans but we leave with our heads held high, and go back to our reality stronger now than we were before." ALSO READ | From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground Caicedo back Chelsea were without the suspended Levi Colwill and Delap but Moises Caicedo returned after a ban. The Premier League side were simply too strong for their opponents in a game watched by 70,556 fans on a hot afternoon just outside New York City. They went ahead thanks to a wonderful strike by their new forward, who controlled the ball on the edge of the box after Silva had cleared a Pedro Neto cross. Joao Pedro took a touch and curled a shot beyond veteran goalkeeper Fabio into the far corner, before holding up his hands apologetically towards the Fluminense fans behind the goal. The team from Rio de Janeiro were an intermittent threat, and Hercules -- match-winner against Al-Hilal in the last eight -- almost equalised in the 25th minute. He played a one-two with German Cano and lifted the ball over goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but Marc Cucurella cleared off the line. Fluminense were then awarded a penalty 10 minutes before the interval when a set-piece delivery by Rene struck the arm of Trevoh Chalobah in the box. However, French referee Francois Letexier overturned the decision following a VAR check. "Had we been awarded the penalty we would have scored and it would have been a different story," said Portaluppi. Chelsea got their second on 56 minutes, just after Fluminense had sacrificed one of their three centre-backs to send on an extra attacker. Enzo Fernandez released Joao Pedro on the break, and the forward produced another clinical finish in off the bar. There were chances for Chelsea to score further goals after that, but the new boy's double strike sufficed with the only potential black mark on the day the knock which forced Caicedo to limp off before full-time. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Joao Pedro opened the scoring in lethal fashion in the 18th minute of the last-four clash at the MetLife Stadium and struck again shortly before the hour mark as Chelsea set up a showdown with either Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday's final.

FIFA Club World Cup: Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into third final

It was a day of mourning for the football fraternity on Saturday (July 5) as Portugal and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva were paid their last rites having passed away in a tragic car accident in Spain last Thursday. Jota’s national and club teammates were seen attending the funeral held on the outskirts of Porto on Saturday including the likes of Ruben Neves, Virgil van Dijk and others. However, one particular name absent from the list of attendees was Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who opted to skip the funeral of his international teammate.<h2>Why did Ronaldo skip Diogo Jota’s funeral?</h2>As reported by Bein Sports and other Portuguese media outlets, Ronaldo’s sister lifted the lid on his shocking decision to skip the funeral to avoid public attention. According to her Ronaldo’s presence would have drawn huge public attention, thereby diluting the mourning of his international teammate and making it a public spectacle.&nbsp;&nbsp;Katia Aveiro, Ronaldo’s sister, addressed the decision publicly. She referenced the passing of their own father in 2005, stating that Ronaldo’s presence at that time drew so much attention that the family was unable to grieve in peace.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-wimbledon-djokovic-beats-de-mianur-and-breaks-losing-curse-with-federer-in-attendance-1751908108947">Wimbledon 2025: 'Probably the first time...,' Djokovic happy to break 'losing curse' with Federer in attendance</a>&nbsp;The Al-Nassr striker reportedly communicated directly with Jota’s wife, Rute, and his parents to explain his absence and offer his condolences.&nbsp;Both parties agreed that his public presence could turn a moment of mourning into a spectacle, and therefore decided it was best for him to stay away.<h2>Ronaldo, Jota’s Portugal connection</h2>Jota and Ronaldo shared the dressing room with Portugal having played together for more than six years. Together they won the 2019 and 2025 UEFA Nations League while representing the national team on 49 occasions. During those appearances he also scored 14 goals, making him fans' favourite. He was considered a key member of the Portugal side which is bidding to first qualify and then win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

One particular name absent from the list of attendees at Diogo Jota funeral was Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who opted to skip the last rites of his international teammate.

It was a day of mourning for the football fraternity on Saturday (July 5) as Portugal and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva were paid their last rites having passed away in a tragic car accident in Spain last Thursday. Jota’s national and club teammates were seen attending the funeral held on the outskirts of Porto on Saturday including the likes of Ruben Neves, Virgil van Dijk and others. However, one particular name absent from the list of attendees was Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who opted to skip the funeral of his international teammate. Why did Ronaldo skip Diogo Jota’s funeral? As reported by Bein Sports and other Portuguese media outlets, Ronaldo’s sister lifted the lid on his shocking decision to skip the funeral to avoid public attention. According to her Ronaldo’s presence would have drawn huge public attention, thereby diluting the mourning of his international teammate and making it a public spectacle. Katia Aveiro, Ronaldo’s sister, addressed the decision publicly. She referenced the passing of their own father in 2005, stating that Ronaldo’s presence at that time drew so much attention that the family was unable to grieve in peace. ALSO READ | Wimbledon 2025: 'Probably the first time...,' Djokovic happy to break 'losing curse' with Federer in attendance The Al-Nassr striker reportedly communicated directly with Jota’s wife, Rute, and his parents to explain his absence and offer his condolences. Both parties agreed that his public presence could turn a moment of mourning into a spectacle, and therefore decided it was best for him to stay away. Ronaldo, Jota’s Portugal connection Jota and Ronaldo shared the dressing room with Portugal having played together for more than six years. Together they won the 2019 and 2025 UEFA Nations League while representing the national team on 49 occasions. During those appearances he also scored 14 goals, making him fans' favourite. He was considered a key member of the Portugal side which is bidding to first qualify and then win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

One particular name absent from the list of attendees at Diogo Jota's funeral was Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who opted to skip the last rites of his international teammate.

Why Cristiano Ronaldo refused to attend Diogo Jota's funeral: Shocking reason revealed

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Monday that Croatia captain Luka Modric will join the Italian club from Real Madrid after the Club World Cup.&nbsp;Modric, who turns 40 in September, joined Madrid from Tottenham in 2012 and has been linked with a move to Italy since early June, after announcing he would leave the Spanish giants at the end of his contract.&nbsp;Madrid play Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup on Wednesday. The final is on July 13.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-ravi-shastri-lauds-coach-gautam-gambhir-for-bold-play-in-edgbaston-as-india-break-birmingham-jinx-to-level-test-series-1751871110033">IND vs ENG: Shastri lauds Gambhir for ‘bold play’ in Edgbaston as India break Birmingham jinx to level Test series</a>&nbsp;"He'll arrive in August," Allegri said during his first press conference on his return as Milan boss.&nbsp;"He's an extraordinary and important player, it would be useless to talk more about him."Allegri is back at the helm at Milan having led them to the Serie A title in 2011 during his first spell in charge between 2010 and 2014.&nbsp;Their first game of the new season is in the Italian Cup on August 17.&nbsp;&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Monday that Croatia captain Luka Modric will join the Italian club from Real Madrid after the Club World Cup.

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Monday that Croatia captain Luka Modric will join the Italian club from Real Madrid after the Club World Cup. Modric, who turns 40 in September, joined Madrid from Tottenham in 2012 and has been linked with a move to Italy since early June, after announcing he would leave the Spanish giants at the end of his contract. Madrid play Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup on Wednesday. The final is on July 13. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Shastri lauds Gambhir for ‘bold play’ in Edgbaston as India break Birmingham jinx to level Test series "He'll arrive in August," Allegri said during his first press conference on his return as Milan boss. "He's an extraordinary and important player, it would be useless to talk more about him." Allegri is back at the helm at Milan having led them to the Serie A title in 2011 during his first spell in charge between 2010 and 2014. Their first game of the new season is in the Italian Cup on August 17. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Monday that Croatia captain Luka Modric will join the Italian club from Real Madrid after the Club World Cup.

Massimiliano Allegri confirms Luka Modric to join AC Milan for 2025-26 season

Bayern Munich playmaker Jamal Musiala faces a "long period" on the sidelines after he suffered a broken fibula and ankle dislocation at the Club World Cup, the German champions said on Sunday. The 22-year-old Germany international was hurt in a challenge with Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma as Bayern lost 2-0 in the quarter-finals in Atlanta on Saturday. Coach Vincent Kompany was incensed by the injury but called it an "accident". Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer criticised Donnarumma though for being "reckless".&nbsp;Musiala was on a flight back to Munich on Sunday morning and will undergo surgery soon, Bayern said in a statement.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/summer-transfer-window-arsenal-boost-midfield-with-martin-zubimendi-signing-on-five-year-deal-1751807287835">Transfer Window: Arsenal boost midfield with Zubimendi signing on five-year deal</a>&nbsp;"This serious injury and the lengthy lay-off are a real shock for Jamal and us all. This hits FC Bayern," said sporting director Max Eberl. "Everyone knows how immensely important Jamal is for our game and what a central role he has in our team.&nbsp;"Furthermore, there's also a huge human impact and we all feel for him: Jamal has just come back from an injury and will now be out for another long period. He'll get everything he needs from us.&nbsp;"We'll support him intensively, be by his side and already look forward to when he's back on the pitch."&nbsp;According to German media, Musiala is expected to miss four to five months and could return just before the end of the year.&nbsp;"It's a situation where you don't have to go in like that; it's reckless," Neuer said after the match. “He accepts the risk of injuring his opponent.”&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Musiala was on a flight back to Munich on Sunday morning and will undergo surgery soon, Bayern said in a statement.

Bayern Munich playmaker Jamal Musiala faces a "long period" on the sidelines after he suffered a broken fibula and ankle dislocation at the Club World Cup, the German champions said on Sunday. The 22-year-old Germany international was hurt in a challenge with Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma as Bayern lost 2-0 in the quarter-finals in Atlanta on Saturday. Coach Vincent Kompany was incensed by the injury but called it an "accident". Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer criticised Donnarumma though for being "reckless". Musiala was on a flight back to Munich on Sunday morning and will undergo surgery soon, Bayern said in a statement. Also read | Transfer Window: Arsenal boost midfield with Zubimendi signing on five-year deal "This serious injury and the lengthy lay-off are a real shock for Jamal and us all. This hits FC Bayern," said sporting director Max Eberl. "Everyone knows how immensely important Jamal is for our game and what a central role he has in our team. "Furthermore, there's also a huge human impact and we all feel for him: Jamal has just come back from an injury and will now be out for another long period. He'll get everything he needs from us. "We'll support him intensively, be by his side and already look forward to when he's back on the pitch." According to German media, Musiala is expected to miss four to five months and could return just before the end of the year. "It's a situation where you don't have to go in like that; it's reckless," Neuer said after the match. “He accepts the risk of injuring his opponent.” Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Musiala was on a flight back to Munich on Sunday morning and will undergo surgery soon, Bayern said in a statement.

FIFA Club World Cup: Bayern Munich confirm Jamal Musiala out for extended period with broken fibula

Arsenal on Sunday announced the signing of midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in a deal reportedly worth around £55 million ($75 million). Euro 2024 winner Zubimendi had previously been a target for Liverpool and was also linked with Real Madrid.&nbsp;"This is a huge moment in my career," said the defensive midfielder, who is understood to have put pen to paper on a five-year deal. "It's the move I was looking for and one I wanted to make. As soon as you set foot here, you realise how big this club and this team are.&nbsp;"I set my sights on Arsenal because their style of play is a good fit for me. They have shown their potential recently and the best is yet to come."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-watch-lionel-messi-rewinds-clock-scores-brilliant-solo-goal-in-inter-miami-s-mls-win-1751789458850">Watch: Lionel Messi rewinds clock, scores brilliant solo goal in Inter Miami's MLS win</a>

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The Athletic reported that Arsenal paid above Zubimendi's 60 million euro ($71 million, £51 million) buyout clause in order to spread the cost of the fee over a number of instalments.&nbsp;&nbsp;Zubimendi, 26, made 236 appearances in all competitions for Sociedad after graduating from the club's academy and has played 19 times for Spain. He will reinforce manager Mikel Arteta's midfield options after the departures of Thomas Partey and Jorginho. Zubimendi's arrival paves the way for Arsenal's record-signing Declan Rice to play a more attacking midfield role alongside captain Martin Odegaard.&nbsp;"Martin is a player who will bring a huge amount of quality and football intelligence to our team," said Arteta. “He will fit in really well and he has all the attributes to be a key player for us.”&nbsp;Zubimendi is Arsenal's second signing of the summer transfer window after goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga joined from Chelsea.&nbsp;The Gunners are also expected to complete the signing of midfielder Christian Norgaard from Brentford.&nbsp;Arsenal finished second in the Premier League last season for a third straight year and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League but ultimately ended up without a trophy for a fifth consecutive season.&nbsp;Attention will now turn to the forward line as the Gunners try to see off champions Liverpool and Manchester City and claim their first league title since 2003/04.&nbsp;Arteta's men had to cope without a natural striker for much of last season due to long-term injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.&nbsp;Reports on Sunday suggest a deal for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres is on the verge of being sealed to fill the need for a new number nine.&nbsp;Arsenal have also been linked with a move for Chelsea's Noni Madueke.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Zubimendi is Arsenal's second signing of the summer transfer window after goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga joined from Chelsea.

Arsenal on Sunday announced the signing of midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in a deal reportedly worth around £55 million ($75 million). Euro 2024 winner Zubimendi had previously been a target for Liverpool and was also linked with Real Madrid. "This is a huge moment in my career," said the defensive midfielder, who is understood to have put pen to paper on a five-year deal. "It's the move I was looking for and one I wanted to make. As soon as you set foot here, you realise how big this club and this team are. "I set my sights on Arsenal because their style of play is a good fit for me. They have shown their potential recently and the best is yet to come." Also read | Watch: Lionel Messi rewinds clock, scores brilliant solo goal in Inter Miami's MLS win

Zubimendi is Arsenal's second signing of the summer transfer window after goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga joined from Chelsea.

Transfer Window: Arsenal boost midfield with Zubimendi signing on five-year deal

Lionel Messi was seen rewinding the clock on Saturday (July 5) evening when Inter Miami crushed Montreal in the Major League Soccer (MLS). Having returned the MLS action after the Club World Cup exit in the R16, it did not take time for Messi to show his impact as he scored in the 4-1 away win. The win means Inter Miami sit sixth in the Eastern Conference with 32 points from 17 matches having made a poor start to the season.

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<h2>Messi rewinds clock with brilliant goal</h2>The Argentine was in brilliant form on Saturday as he reminded the world of his genius once again when the ball was at his feet. In the 62nd minute of the match when the score was 3-1 in favour of Miami, Messi showed his class with a brilliant solo goal. He floored five defenders on his way to the goal from the near-halfway mark as he made the score line beyond the opposition’s reach.&nbsp;The goal reminded the fans of Messi’s brilliance in the 2015 Champions League semifinal against Bayern Munich as floored the German side’s defence before scoring a spectacular goal.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-i-am-not-greedy-for-records-rishabh-pant-cheeky-reply-harry-brook-banter-during-day-4-in-edgbaston-watch-video-1751734002536">IND vs ENG: ‘I am not greedy for records,’ Pant’s cheeky reply to Brook’s banter during day 4 in Edgbaston – WATCH</a><h2>What happened in the match?</h2>Miami were playing their first MLS game in more than a month. They had advanced past the first phase of the Club World Cup but fell 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16 last week.&nbsp;Messi made sure there was no lingering let-down for Javier Mascherano's side, who are aiming to improve on their current sixth place in the Eastern Conference with 32 points from 17 matches.&nbsp;"It is a great night, we took the three points that were very necessary to start thinking about the MLS again," Mascherano said.&nbsp;"It is never easy to reintegrate into the competition after the Club World Cup, and the players have done it perfectly,” added the coach.

Lionel Messi was in brilliant form on Saturday as he reminded the world of his genius once again when the ball was at his feet. In the 62nd minute of the match when the score was 3-1 in favour of Miami, Messi showed his class with a brilliant solo goal.

Lionel Messi was seen rewinding the clock on Saturday (July 5) evening when Inter Miami crushed Montreal in the Major League Soccer (MLS). Having returned the MLS action after the Club World Cup exit in the R16, it did not take time for Messi to show his impact as he scored in the 4-1 away win. The win means Inter Miami sit sixth in the Eastern Conference with 32 points from 17 matches having made a poor start to the season.

Lionel Messi was in brilliant form on Saturday as he reminded the world of his genius once again when the ball was at his feet. In the 62nd minute of the match when the score was 3-1 in favour of Miami, Messi showed his class with a brilliant solo goal.

Watch: Lionel Messi rewinds clock, scores brilliant solo goal in Inter Miami's MLS win

Young striker Gonzalo Garcia scored his fourth goal of the Club World Cup and Kylian Mbappe his first as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 on Saturday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against European champions Paris Saint-Germain.&nbsp;Garcia, 21, put Madrid ahead from close range early on a hot afternoon at the MetLife Stadium just outside New York City, and Fran Garcia then doubled their lead before the midway point in the first half.&nbsp;Dortmund never seriously threatened a comeback before a remarkable late flurry of activity, with Maximilian Beier pulling one back in the 93rd minute and Mbappe getting Madrid's third with a stunning overhead kick.&nbsp;Serhou Guirassy then completed the scoring with a penalty after Real's Dean Huijsen was sent off, before the full-time whistle finally blew.&nbsp;"Everything was going under control with the result, not conceding much, but the last 10 minutes (were) kind of crazy, when we lost a little bit our shape, our intensity...but overall a good 80 minutes and the last 10 minutes to improve," Real coach Xabi Alonso told broadcaster DAZN.&nbsp;Alonso's side find themselves in the semi-finals despite Mbappe still not having started a game at the tournament.&nbsp;The France superstar, who did not play during the group stage due to illness, will now hope to start for the first time when Real take on his old club in a fascinating last-four showdown at the same venue on Wednesday.&nbsp;"It will be a great challenge for us to face PSG but let's take positives from today and move on for the next one," Alonso added.&nbsp;Whoever emerges victorious from that tie will be the favourites to win the inaugural edition of FIFA's expanded competition, with Chelsea playing Fluminense in the other semi-final.&nbsp;This match, watched by a crowd of 76,611, was a repeat of the 2024 UEFA Champions League final which Real won 2-0.&nbsp;But while they needed two late goals to claim victory then, this time they seemed to have got the job done early after Alonso sprang something of a surprise tactically, ditching his three-man central defence for a back four.&nbsp;Julian Brandt was not far away from giving the German side the lead, but instead it was Real who went in front in the 10th minute.&nbsp;Garcia had scored three times in Madrid's first four matches at the Club World Cup, including the winner against Juventus in the last 16.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-i-am-not-greedy-for-records-rishabh-pant-cheeky-reply-harry-brook-banter-during-day-4-in-edgbaston-watch-video-1751734002536">IND vs ENG: ‘I am not greedy for records,’ Pant’s cheeky reply to Brook’s banter during day 4 in Edgbaston – WATCH</a><h2>Crazy ending</h2>He stole in between two defenders to meet an Arda Guler cross at the near post and make it 1-0 to the delight of the vast majority of the crowd.&nbsp;The summer heat contributed to the slow pace of the contest, but Real also effectively killed off Dortmund's hopes by scoring again in the 20th minute.&nbsp;Patient build-up play on the right involving the imperious Jude Bellingham and Gonzalo ended with the two full-backs combining as a low Trent Alexander-Arnold cutback was swept in by Fran Garcia.&nbsp;They should have scored more goals before half-time, with Bellingham -- deprived of the chance to face his brother Jobe who was suspended -- firing just wide after a nice dummy by Vinicius Junior.&nbsp;The latter sent a shot wide when he tried to surprise Gregor Kobel from the edge of the box, while Aurelien Tchouameni cracked an effort off the woodwork just past the hour mark, albeit there was an offside earlier in the move.&nbsp;Dortmund could have made a real comeback attempt had half-time substitute Beier scored at the other end just before that, although their hopes were briefly raised late on.Beier made it 2-1 three minutes into time added on as he controlled a poor clearance and fired past Thibaut Courtois.&nbsp;Mbappe, who came on for Bellingham midway through the second half, then scored his 44th club goal since the start of the season with an overhead effort at the back post from a Guler cross.&nbsp;Then Guirassy was brought down at the other end, leading to centre-back Huijsen being sent off. Guirassy scored the penalty to make it 3-2 with his 38th of the season.&nbsp;"It is a deserved win for Real Madrid," said Dortmund coach Niko Kovac.&nbsp;"We showed our qualities and it is not a failure if you go home after a defeat against them."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Young striker Gonzalo Garcia scored his fourth goal of the Club World Cup and Kylian Mbappe his first as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 on Saturday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against European champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Young striker Gonzalo Garcia scored his fourth goal of the Club World Cup and Kylian Mbappe his first as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 on Saturday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against European champions Paris Saint-Germain. Garcia, 21, put Madrid ahead from close range early on a hot afternoon at the MetLife Stadium just outside New York City, and Fran Garcia then doubled their lead before the midway point in the first half. Dortmund never seriously threatened a comeback before a remarkable late flurry of activity, with Maximilian Beier pulling one back in the 93rd minute and Mbappe getting Madrid's third with a stunning overhead kick. Serhou Guirassy then completed the scoring with a penalty after Real's Dean Huijsen was sent off, before the full-time whistle finally blew. "Everything was going under control with the result, not conceding much, but the last 10 minutes (were) kind of crazy, when we lost a little bit our shape, our intensity...but overall a good 80 minutes and the last 10 minutes to improve," Real coach Xabi Alonso told broadcaster DAZN. Alonso's side find themselves in the semi-finals despite Mbappe still not having started a game at the tournament. The France superstar, who did not play during the group stage due to illness, will now hope to start for the first time when Real take on his old club in a fascinating last-four showdown at the same venue on Wednesday. "It will be a great challenge for us to face PSG but let's take positives from today and move on for the next one," Alonso added. Whoever emerges victorious from that tie will be the favourites to win the inaugural edition of FIFA's expanded competition, with Chelsea playing Fluminense in the other semi-final. This match, watched by a crowd of 76,611, was a repeat of the 2024 UEFA Champions League final which Real won 2-0. But while they needed two late goals to claim victory then, this time they seemed to have got the job done early after Alonso sprang something of a surprise tactically, ditching his three-man central defence for a back four. Julian Brandt was not far away from giving the German side the lead, but instead it was Real who went in front in the 10th minute. Garcia had scored three times in Madrid's first four matches at the Club World Cup, including the winner against Juventus in the last 16. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: ‘I am not greedy for records,’ Pant’s cheeky reply to Brook’s banter during day 4 in Edgbaston – WATCH Crazy ending He stole in between two defenders to meet an Arda Guler cross at the near post and make it 1-0 to the delight of the vast majority of the crowd. The summer heat contributed to the slow pace of the contest, but Real also effectively killed off Dortmund's hopes by scoring again in the 20th minute. Patient build-up play on the right involving the imperious Jude Bellingham and Gonzalo ended with the two full-backs combining as a low Trent Alexander-Arnold cutback was swept in by Fran Garcia. They should have scored more goals before half-time, with Bellingham -- deprived of the chance to face his brother Jobe who was suspended -- firing just wide after a nice dummy by Vinicius Junior. The latter sent a shot wide when he tried to surprise Gregor Kobel from the edge of the box, while Aurelien Tchouameni cracked an effort off the woodwork just past the hour mark, albeit there was an offside earlier in the move. Dortmund could have made a real comeback attempt had half-time substitute Beier scored at the other end just before that, although their hopes were briefly raised late on. Beier made it 2-1 three minutes into time added on as he controlled a poor clearance and fired past Thibaut Courtois. Mbappe, who came on for Bellingham midway through the second half, then scored his 44th club goal since the start of the season with an overhead effort at the back post from a Guler cross. Then Guirassy was brought down at the other end, leading to centre-back Huijsen being sent off. Guirassy scored the penalty to make it 3-2 with his 38th of the season. "It is a deserved win for Real Madrid," said Dortmund coach Niko Kovac. "We showed our qualities and it is not a failure if you go home after a defeat against them." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Young striker Gonzalo Garcia scored his fourth goal of the Club World Cup and Kylian Mbappe his first as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 on Saturday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against European champions Paris Saint-Germain.

FIFA Club World Cup: Kylian Mbappe on target as Real Madrid down Borussia Dortmund to reach semis

England defender Kyle Walker has signed a two-year deal with newly-promoted Premier League club Burnley for a reported fee to Manchester City of £5 million ($6.8 million).&nbsp;The England international, 35, has made 410 appearances in the Premier League and won the competition six times with City, as well as the Champions League.&nbsp;He spent the second half of the 2024/25 season on loan at Serie A side AC Milan, who did not exercise their right to buy him.&nbsp;Walker's contract at City, whom he joined in 2017, was due to expire at the end of the 2025/26 season.&nbsp;"I'm delighted to be here," the right-back said in a Burnley statement on Saturday."When I spoke to (manager) Scott Parker and heard about his plans for next season, it was an opportunity I jumped at.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-watch-ruben-neves-joao-cancelo-in-tears-as-al-hilal-stars-pay-heartfelt-tribute-to-diogo-jota-1751689236039">Watch: Ruben Neves, Joao Cancelo in tears as Al Hilal stars pay heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota</a>&nbsp;"He's done an amazing job here, guiding the club back to the Premier League with a 100-point haul, and now we're looking forward, together, at being back in the greatest league in the world."&nbsp;Walker, capped 96 times by England, was not part of City's squad for the Club World Cup and another move had been anticipated.&nbsp;The deal reunites reunite Walker with Parker, the Burnley boss who was a teammate at Tottenham between 2011 and 2013.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Kyle Walker, 35, has made 410 appearances in the Premier League and won the competition six times with City, as well as the Champions League.

England defender Kyle Walker has signed a two-year deal with newly-promoted Premier League club Burnley for a reported fee to Manchester City of £5 million ($6.8 million). The England international, 35, has made 410 appearances in the Premier League and won the competition six times with City, as well as the Champions League. He spent the second half of the 2024/25 season on loan at Serie A side AC Milan, who did not exercise their right to buy him. Walker's contract at City, whom he joined in 2017, was due to expire at the end of the 2025/26 season. "I'm delighted to be here," the right-back said in a Burnley statement on Saturday. "When I spoke to (manager) Scott Parker and heard about his plans for next season, it was an opportunity I jumped at. ALSO READ | Watch: Ruben Neves, Joao Cancelo in tears as Al Hilal stars pay heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota "He's done an amazing job here, guiding the club back to the Premier League with a 100-point haul, and now we're looking forward, together, at being back in the greatest league in the world." Walker, capped 96 times by England, was not part of City's squad for the Club World Cup and another move had been anticipated. The deal reunites reunite Walker with Parker, the Burnley boss who was a teammate at Tottenham between 2011 and 2013. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Kyle Walker, 35, has made 410 appearances in the Premier League and won the competition six times with City, as well as the Champions League.

Premier League: Man City defender Kyle Walker joins Burnley

Premier League giants Liverpool have decided to pay out Diogo Jota’s remaining two-year contract in full to his family following his tragic death in the wee hours on Thursday. Jota, 28, and his younger brother Andre, 25, died in a road accident in northwest Spain, rocking football and the wider world. Per the latest reports, Liverpool’s sporting directors, Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes, have vowed to pay out Jota’s remainder of the contract, in welcoming news for those affected by the forward’s passing. Also, Jota won the EPL this season with Liverpool and even helped Portugal claim its second Nations League title.&nbsp;What’s more worsening is to know that he only got married to his long-time partner Rute (on June 22) just 11 days before his tragic death. The pair had three children - all born in Liverpool.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-former-arsenal-midfielder-thomas-partey-charged-with-rape-and-sexual-assault-1751696000279">Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey charged with rape and sexual assault</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, after the news of his accident broke out, thousands flocked to Anfield to pay tributes to the Liverpool forward; countless also paid homage to him on social media, including Jota’s national and club teammates like Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah, respectively, and plenty more. The funeral of the two siblings was to take place on Saturday in Portugal. &nbsp;Besides, Liverpool also opened a book of condolence at Anfield, allowing fans and the general public to pay respect to the passing soul. Jota, however, arrived at Liverpool from Wolves in 2020, later signing his latest contract in August 2022. &nbsp;Also, Edwards and Hughes had promised to honour Jota in the coming days. In a released joint statement, Liverpool’s sporting directors said, “There is nothing that we can say in this moment to ease the pain of such a devastating tragedy. We all feel utterly bereft right now. &nbsp;“In such heartbreaking circumstances, it is our responsibility to acknowledge the collective grief we are experiencing, to pay tribute to our Diogo, and to offer unwavering support to his family, who remain our absolute priority at this time. &nbsp;“Diogo’s wife, Rute, their three beautiful children, his parents and wider family are facing an unimaginable loss. This tragic accident has taken not only Diogo but also his brother, Andre Silva. We mourn them both equally. We must respect the family’s privacy and give them the space to grieve in whichever way they need. &nbsp;“Of course, we – his Liverpool family – are also struggling to come to terms with what has happened. As his teammates, friends and colleagues, we are consumed by shock and sorrow. We know our supporters, his national team, former clubs and teammates and the wider football community share in this grief. This is a tragedy that transcends Liverpool Football Club. &nbsp;“In the coming days, we as a club will look to honour our beloved number 20 with the respect and affection he so richly deserves. We will strive to make these tributes meaningful and inclusive of our supporters, to whom Diogo meant so much. &nbsp;“For now, we express a love that is filled with deep sorrow and pain. We have lost someone truly irreplaceable. Rest in peace, Diogo. YNWA,” the statement concluded.

What’s more worsening is to know that he only got married to his long-time partner Rute (on June 22) just 11 days before his tragic death.

Premier League giants Liverpool have decided to pay out Diogo Jota’s remaining two-year contract in full to his family following his tragic death in the wee hours on Thursday. Jota, 28, and his younger brother Andre, 25, died in a road accident in northwest Spain, rocking football and the wider world. Per the latest reports, Liverpool’s sporting directors, Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes, have vowed to pay out Jota’s remainder of the contract, in welcoming news for those affected by the forward’s passing. Also, Jota won the EPL this season with Liverpool and even helped Portugal claim its second Nations League title. What’s more worsening is to know that he only got married to his long-time partner Rute (on June 22) just 11 days before his tragic death. The pair had three children - all born in Liverpool. Also read | Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey charged with rape and sexual assault Meanwhile, after the news of his accident broke out, thousands flocked to Anfield to pay tributes to the Liverpool forward; countless also paid homage to him on social media, including Jota’s national and club teammates like Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah, respectively, and plenty more. The funeral of the two siblings was to take place on Saturday in Portugal. Besides, Liverpool also opened a book of condolence at Anfield, allowing fans and the general public to pay respect to the passing soul. Jota, however, arrived at Liverpool from Wolves in 2020, later signing his latest contract in August 2022. Also, Edwards and Hughes had promised to honour Jota in the coming days. In a released joint statement, Liverpool’s sporting directors said, “There is nothing that we can say in this moment to ease the pain of such a devastating tragedy. We all feel utterly bereft right now. “In such heartbreaking circumstances, it is our responsibility to acknowledge the collective grief we are experiencing, to pay tribute to our Diogo, and to offer unwavering support to his family, who remain our absolute priority at this time. “Diogo’s wife, Rute, their three beautiful children, his parents and wider family are facing an unimaginable loss. This tragic accident has taken not only Diogo but also his brother, Andre Silva. We mourn them both equally. We must respect the family’s privacy and give them the space to grieve in whichever way they need. “Of course, we – his Liverpool family – are also struggling to come to terms with what has happened. As his teammates, friends and colleagues, we are consumed by shock and sorrow. We know our supporters, his national team, former clubs and teammates and the wider football community share in this grief. This is a tragedy that transcends Liverpool Football Club. “In the coming days, we as a club will look to honour our beloved number 20 with the respect and affection he so richly deserves. We will strive to make these tributes meaningful and inclusive of our supporters, to whom Diogo meant so much. “For now, we express a love that is filled with deep sorrow and pain. We have lost someone truly irreplaceable. Rest in peace, Diogo. YNWA,” the statement concluded.

What’s more worsening is to know that he only got married to his long-time partner Rute (on June 22) just 11 days before his tragic death.

Liverpool to pay Diogo Jota’s remaining two-year contract to family – Report

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said his team's Club World Cup quarter-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday will be an enthralling encounter because of their similar "extreme" styles of play. Both Luis Enrique's PSG and Kompany's Bayern, champions of the French and German leagues respectively, like to dominate the ball, press high and play attacking football.&nbsp;"You have teams who are able to make a lot of good use of the ball in nearly every game, against deep blocks, high presses, everything," Kompany told a news conference Friday. “That creates a sort of, what we've seen here a lot, thunderstorm, right? It's a perfect storm. These games are always interesting, and... I would pay to watch it.”&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-former-arsenal-midfielder-thomas-partey-charged-with-rape-and-sexual-assault-1751696000279">Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey charged with rape and sexual assault</a>&nbsp;Bayern and PSG can rest easy on Saturday because of the roof at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta which means there will be no storm disruption, and Kompany said the match would be one to savour.&nbsp;"If I was a neutral, I would come to see this game, for sure," he said. "Both teams have quite 'extreme' principles, which is why it's usually an interesting game."&nbsp;Despite the obvious strength of the Champions League winners, Kompany said there was no side he would rather face than the Parisians.&nbsp;"There's no reason to think that they're not going to be absolutely at their best tomorrow, but I think it's the type of challenge you like," he explained. "If I could pick one team to face, as a professional athlete, as a competitor, it's always the winners, and they are the winners, so we get a chance to play against them.&nbsp;“It's tough, it's the toughest game, maybe, but that's why we're here, so I wouldn't have it any other way.”<h2>‘Completely over the top’</h2>&nbsp;The Belgian coach also hailed his PSG counterpart Luis Enrique, who won the treble with the French side. In November PSG lost 1-0 against Bayern but Kompany said criticism of the Spaniard at the time was greatly overblown.&nbsp;"I could follow (his press conference) on one of the big screens and all the questions that were asked to him were completely over the top," said Kompany. "Really tough questions, big statements, everything is over, you failed in your job, you can do nothing -- all these big statements.&nbsp;"But I remember watching his team before we played them, most games they should have won 5-0 but somehow it was 1-1 or they lost, so it wasn't reflective of the spirit of the team... (or) of the dominance they had in every game."&nbsp;Kompany said he was happy to see Luis Enrique's determination rewarded.&nbsp;"It's nice to see that in those moments consistency paid off for him, but most importantly that he was strong enough to continue," said the coach. “It's not a compliment I'm giving, it's just a fact... it's just interesting to do this (rematch) six months fast forward, and to see how much things can change.”&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Both Luis Enrique's PSG and Kompany's Bayern, champions of the French and German leagues respectively, like to dominate the ball, press high and play attacking football.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said his team's Club World Cup quarter-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday will be an enthralling encounter because of their similar "extreme" styles of play. Both Luis Enrique's PSG and Kompany's Bayern, champions of the French and German leagues respectively, like to dominate the ball, press high and play attacking football. "You have teams who are able to make a lot of good use of the ball in nearly every game, against deep blocks, high presses, everything," Kompany told a news conference Friday. “That creates a sort of, what we've seen here a lot, thunderstorm, right? It's a perfect storm. These games are always interesting, and... I would pay to watch it.” Also read | Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey charged with rape and sexual assault Bayern and PSG can rest easy on Saturday because of the roof at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta which means there will be no storm disruption, and Kompany said the match would be one to savour. "If I was a neutral, I would come to see this game, for sure," he said. "Both teams have quite 'extreme' principles, which is why it's usually an interesting game." Despite the obvious strength of the Champions League winners, Kompany said there was no side he would rather face than the Parisians. "There's no reason to think that they're not going to be absolutely at their best tomorrow, but I think it's the type of challenge you like," he explained. "If I could pick one team to face, as a professional athlete, as a competitor, it's always the winners, and they are the winners, so we get a chance to play against them. “It's tough, it's the toughest game, maybe, but that's why we're here, so I wouldn't have it any other way.” ‘Completely over the top’ The Belgian coach also hailed his PSG counterpart Luis Enrique, who won the treble with the French side. In November PSG lost 1-0 against Bayern but Kompany said criticism of the Spaniard at the time was greatly overblown. "I could follow (his press conference) on one of the big screens and all the questions that were asked to him were completely over the top," said Kompany. "Really tough questions, big statements, everything is over, you failed in your job, you can do nothing -- all these big statements. "But I remember watching his team before we played them, most games they should have won 5-0 but somehow it was 1-1 or they lost, so it wasn't reflective of the spirit of the team... (or) of the dominance they had in every game." Kompany said he was happy to see Luis Enrique's determination rewarded. "It's nice to see that in those moments consistency paid off for him, but most importantly that he was strong enough to continue," said the coach. “It's not a compliment I'm giving, it's just a fact... it's just interesting to do this (rematch) six months fast forward, and to see how much things can change.” Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Both Luis Enrique's PSG and Kompany's Bayern, champions of the French and German leagues respectively, like to dominate the ball, press high and play attacking football.

Club World Cup: Bayern’s coach Kompany ready for PSG clash, calls it ‘perfect storm’

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to three women reportedly took place in 2021 and 2022. The news broke out on Friday (July 4) evening which was confirmed by London's Metropolitan Police. Partey, who recently left Arsenal after the expiry of his contract with the Gunners will now have to appear at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court on August 5.<h2>Partey in trouble over rape and assault charge</h2>As per details revealed, the charges go back to 2021 and 2022 when Partey was an integral part of the Arsenal side and stayed in the English capital. He was first arrested in July 2022 though he was not named at the time and continued to play for Arsenal while investigations were ongoing.&nbsp;&nbsp;"The charges follow an investigation by detectives, which commenced in February 2022 after police first received a report of rape," according to the Met Police statement.Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, whose team is leading the investigation, said: "Our priority remains providing support to the women who have come forward."&nbsp;Partey on the other hand has denied all the allegations after his lawyer released a statement. He also stated that Partey will cooperate in the investigation and wants to clear his name from the charges.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-watch-ruben-neves-joao-cancelo-in-tears-as-al-hilal-stars-pay-heartfelt-tribute-to-diogo-jota-1751689236039">Watch: Ruben Neves, Joao Cancelo in tears as Al Hilal stars pay heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota</a>&nbsp;In a statement, Partey's lawyer Jenny Wiltshire of Hickman and Rose, said: "Thomas Partey denies all the charges against him. He has fully cooperated with the police and CPS throughout their three-year investigation. He now welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name.&nbsp;"Given that there are now ongoing legal proceedings, my client is unable to comment further."&nbsp;Arsenal on the other hand have denied making any comments on the situation as he no longer is part of the club. His contract expired on June 30 and was in the conversation for an extension before the talks collapsed.

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to three women reportedly took place in 2021 and 2022.

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to three women reportedly took place in 2021 and 2022. The news broke out on Friday (July 4) evening which was confirmed by London's Metropolitan Police. Partey, who recently left Arsenal after the expiry of his contract with the Gunners will now have to appear at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court on August 5. Partey in trouble over rape and assault charge As per details revealed, the charges go back to 2021 and 2022 when Partey was an integral part of the Arsenal side and stayed in the English capital. He was first arrested in July 2022 though he was not named at the time and continued to play for Arsenal while investigations were ongoing. "The charges follow an investigation by detectives, which commenced in February 2022 after police first received a report of rape," according to the Met Police statement. Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, whose team is leading the investigation, said: "Our priority remains providing support to the women who have come forward." Partey on the other hand has denied all the allegations after his lawyer released a statement. He also stated that Partey will cooperate in the investigation and wants to clear his name from the charges. ALSO READ | Watch: Ruben Neves, Joao Cancelo in tears as Al Hilal stars pay heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota In a statement, Partey's lawyer Jenny Wiltshire of Hickman and Rose, said: "Thomas Partey denies all the charges against him. He has fully cooperated with the police and CPS throughout their three-year investigation. He now welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name. "Given that there are now ongoing legal proceedings, my client is unable to comment further." Arsenal on the other hand have denied making any comments on the situation as he no longer is part of the club. His contract expired on June 30 and was in the conversation for an extension before the talks collapsed.

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to three women reportedly took place in 2021 and 2022.

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey charged with rape and sexual assault

Al Hilal stars Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo paid their heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota after the Portugal and Liverpool star was killed in a tragic car accident in Spain on Thursday (July 3). Neves and Cancelo who played with Jota for Portugal were seen emotional before the Club World Cup quarterfinal contest against Fluminense. The Liverpool forward was remembered for his services having died at the mere age of 28 while being in the prime of football career.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">In remembrance of Diogo Jota and André Silva, a minute of silence was observed. 🤍 <a href="https://t.co/yYqKQWMur4">pic.twitter.com/yYqKQWMur4</a>&mdash; DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/DAZNFootball/status/1941212126263247303?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Neves, Cancelo pay tribute to Jota</h2>Before the Club World Cup contest between Al Hilal and Fluminense, both teams gathered for a minute’s silence. A tribute was played for the 28-year-old Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who also lost his life in the tragic accident on Thursday. Both Neves and Cancelo were seen in tears as they started the contest against Fluminense.&nbsp;&nbsp;FIFA President Gianni Infantino was also spotted in the stands as he and other members of the delegation paid tribute to the Liverpool star.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/smith-brook-revive-england-but-india-still-ahead-at-edgbaston-1751651601928">IND vs ENG: Smith, Brook revive England but India still ahead at Edgbaston</a><h2>What happened with Jota?</h2>Jota was reportedly traveling with his brother Andre, a 26-year-old Penafiel player who was also killed when the car came off the road and was engulfed in flames. As reported by Spanish news agency EFE, neither Jota nor his brother survived the accident. Jota’s death comes as a huge loss for Liverpool and Portugal having played a key role in the club’s rise.&nbsp;"A vehicle left the road and everything indicates a tyre burst while overtaking," it said in a statement.&nbsp;"As a result of the accident, the car caught fire and both people were killed. Pending the completion of forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Diogo Jota, a Liverpool FC player, and his brother, Andre Felipe."&nbsp;The forward was signed by Liverpool in 2020 for a fee of £40million ($50million) from Wolves and has been an integral part of the team set-up since.

Al Hilal stars Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo paid their heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota after the Portugal and Liverpool star was killed in a tragic car accident in Spain on Thursday (July 3).

Al Hilal stars Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo paid their heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota after the Portugal and Liverpool star was killed in a tragic car accident in Spain on Thursday (July 3). Neves and Cancelo who played with Jota for Portugal were seen emotional before the Club World Cup quarterfinal contest against Fluminense. The Liverpool forward was remembered for his services having died at the mere age of 28 while being in the prime of football career.

Al Hilal stars Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo paid their heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota after the Portugal and Liverpool star was killed in a tragic car accident in Spain on Thursday (July 3).

Watch: Ruben Neves, Joao Cancelo in tears as Al Hilal stars pay heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota

A late own-goal by goalkeeper Weverton took Chelsea through to the Club World Cup semi-finals on Friday as the Premier League side edged Palmeiras of Brazil 2-1 in a last-eight tie that had been lit up by a moment of magic from young star Estevao Willian.&nbsp;The teenage Brazil forward, who will join Chelsea after the tournament, was eager to impress his future employers and his brilliant 53rd-minute finish cancelled out Cole Palmer's opener in Philadelphia.&nbsp;But a deflected Malo Gusto cross went in off Palmeiras goalkeeper Weverton in the 83rd minute to give Chelsea the victory and set up a semi-final showdown with another Brazilian side in Fluminense.&nbsp;The scoreline was a repeat of Chelsea's victory when the teams met in the final of the Club World Cup under the tournament's old guise in 2022.&nbsp;Enzo Maresca's team will now be fancied to go on and reach the final of FIFA's new, expanded version of the competition, with Fluminense standing in their way in the last four at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Tuesday.&nbsp;If not everyone has yet been won over by the tournament, the intensity levels on the pitch are rising as it reaches the business end and there was a big-game atmosphere in the stands in Philadelphia.&nbsp;Lincoln Financial Field was almost sold out for the occasion, with 65,782 fans in attendance despite much of the city having emptied out for the July 4 holiday and long weekend.&nbsp;This game played out to a backdrop of Independence Day fireworks lighting up the sky over the nearby Delaware River, but there were fireworks on the pitch too.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/smith-brook-revive-england-but-india-still-ahead-at-edgbaston-1751651601928">IND vs ENG: Smith, Brook revive England but India still ahead at Edgbaston</a><h2>Independence Day fireworks</h2>Chelsea lit the spark first, taking the lead in the 16th minute thanks to a moment of class from England international Palmer.&nbsp;After drifting into a pocket of space just outside the Palmeiras box, Palmer controlled a Trevoh Chalobah pass on the half-turn, carried on into the area and dispatched a low shot past Weverton.&nbsp;It was the ideal start for Chelsea, who lost to Flamengo when they last faced Brazilian opposition in the same stadium during the group stage.&nbsp;Maresca added extra Brazilian flavour to the occasion by handing a first start to talented young midfielder Andrey Santos following his return from a successful loan at Strasbourg.With Moises Caicedo suspended, Santos occupied the holding midfield role for Chelsea while Pedro Neto lined up on the right wing, choosing to play despite having to come to terms with the tragic death of his Portugal international teammate Diogo Jota on Thursday.&nbsp;Playing on the right wing for Palmeiras was Estevao, the 18-year-old Brazil prodigy set to join Chelsea in a big-money transfer agreed over a year ago.&nbsp;He knew this could be his last game for the Sao Paulo side, and Chelsea probably should have been two goals ahead before the interval only for Christopher Nkunku to blaze over after being teed up by Palmer.&nbsp;Instead Palmeiras equalised eight minutes into the second half, with Estevao the inevitable scorer.&nbsp;Positioned inside the Chelsea box to the right, Estevao controlled a pass by Richard Rios and took a touch to get in front of Levi Colwill, another to steady himself, and then surprised goalkeeper Robert Sanchez with an early shot that went in off the underside of the bar.&nbsp;Chelsea responded by sending on new signing Joao Pedro for his debut, the Brazilian becoming the 27th player used by Maresca during the tournament.&nbsp;The Blues pushed in search of a second goal but extra time was starting to look likely when the Premier League side grabbed a scrappy winner with seven minutes of the 90 to play.&nbsp;Following a corner played short, Enzo Fernandez found Malo Gusto and his attempted low centre from the left side of the box deflected off the toe of Agustin Giay to surprise Weverton, with the ball striking him on its way in to decide the tie.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

A late own-goal by goalkeeper Weverton took Chelsea through to the Club World Cup semi-finals on Friday as the Premier League side edged Palmeiras of Brazil 2-1 in a last-eight tie that had been lit up by a moment of magic from young star Estevao Willian.

A late own-goal by goalkeeper Weverton took Chelsea through to the Club World Cup semi-finals on Friday as the Premier League side edged Palmeiras of Brazil 2-1 in a last-eight tie that had been lit up by a moment of magic from young star Estevao Willian. The teenage Brazil forward, who will join Chelsea after the tournament, was eager to impress his future employers and his brilliant 53rd-minute finish cancelled out Cole Palmer's opener in Philadelphia. But a deflected Malo Gusto cross went in off Palmeiras goalkeeper Weverton in the 83rd minute to give Chelsea the victory and set up a semi-final showdown with another Brazilian side in Fluminense. The scoreline was a repeat of Chelsea's victory when the teams met in the final of the Club World Cup under the tournament's old guise in 2022. Enzo Maresca's team will now be fancied to go on and reach the final of FIFA's new, expanded version of the competition, with Fluminense standing in their way in the last four at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Tuesday. If not everyone has yet been won over by the tournament, the intensity levels on the pitch are rising as it reaches the business end and there was a big-game atmosphere in the stands in Philadelphia. Lincoln Financial Field was almost sold out for the occasion, with 65,782 fans in attendance despite much of the city having emptied out for the July 4 holiday and long weekend. This game played out to a backdrop of Independence Day fireworks lighting up the sky over the nearby Delaware River, but there were fireworks on the pitch too. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Smith, Brook revive England but India still ahead at Edgbaston Independence Day fireworks Chelsea lit the spark first, taking the lead in the 16th minute thanks to a moment of class from England international Palmer. After drifting into a pocket of space just outside the Palmeiras box, Palmer controlled a Trevoh Chalobah pass on the half-turn, carried on into the area and dispatched a low shot past Weverton. It was the ideal start for Chelsea, who lost to Flamengo when they last faced Brazilian opposition in the same stadium during the group stage. Maresca added extra Brazilian flavour to the occasion by handing a first start to talented young midfielder Andrey Santos following his return from a successful loan at Strasbourg. With Moises Caicedo suspended, Santos occupied the holding midfield role for Chelsea while Pedro Neto lined up on the right wing, choosing to play despite having to come to terms with the tragic death of his Portugal international teammate Diogo Jota on Thursday. Playing on the right wing for Palmeiras was Estevao, the 18-year-old Brazil prodigy set to join Chelsea in a big-money transfer agreed over a year ago. He knew this could be his last game for the Sao Paulo side, and Chelsea probably should have been two goals ahead before the interval only for Christopher Nkunku to blaze over after being teed up by Palmer. Instead Palmeiras equalised eight minutes into the second half, with Estevao the inevitable scorer. Positioned inside the Chelsea box to the right, Estevao controlled a pass by Richard Rios and took a touch to get in front of Levi Colwill, another to steady himself, and then surprised goalkeeper Robert Sanchez with an early shot that went in off the underside of the bar. Chelsea responded by sending on new signing Joao Pedro for his debut, the Brazilian becoming the 27th player used by Maresca during the tournament. The Blues pushed in search of a second goal but extra time was starting to look likely when the Premier League side grabbed a scrappy winner with seven minutes of the 90 to play. Following a corner played short, Enzo Fernandez found Malo Gusto and his attempted low centre from the left side of the box deflected off the toe of Agustin Giay to surprise Weverton, with the ball striking him on its way in to decide the tie. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

A late own-goal by goalkeeper Weverton took Chelsea through to the Club World Cup semi-finals on Friday as the Premier League side edged Palmeiras of Brazil 2-1 in a last-eight tie that had been lit up by a moment of magic from young star Estevao Willian.

FIFA Club World Cup: Chelsea edge Palmeiras to reach semis, to face Fluminense for spot in final

In a heartfelt gesture, Wimbledon, the world's most prestigious grand slam tournament, has made a rare exception to its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-players-wear-white-clothes-in-wimbledon-whats-behind-the-all-white-dress-code-rule-colonialism-imperialism-and-more-1751364331647">147-year-old all-white dress code</a> to honour the tragic passing of Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota (28) and his younger brother, Andre Silva (25). The Liverpool and Portugal forward allegedly lost his life in a devastating car crash in Zamora, Spain, on Thursday, July 3. As tributes pour in across the sports fraternity, Wimbledon has allowed players to wear black armbands as a mark of solidarity. Known for its century-old traditions, this is a rare gesture from the All England Club, highlighting the deep shock and sadness felt throughout the sporting community.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-players-wear-white-clothes-in-wimbledon-whats-behind-the-all-white-dress-code-rule-colonialism-imperialism-and-more-1751364331647">What’s behind the Wimbledon all-white dress code rule? Colonialism, imperialism and more</a>&nbsp;Portuguese tennis player Francisco Cabral, who is competing in the men's doubles draw, shared his sorrow following his recent victory over Jamie Murray and Rajeev Ram.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I have seen the very sad news,” said Cabral. “Diogo was a big name, not just in Portugal but across the world. He was a great human being with a wonderful family and three young kids. My thoughts are with them all.” Conversely, Cabral couldn’t find a black armband in time for his last match but has vowed to wear one in his next appearance.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Jota, who recently got married just 11 days before the accident that killed him, leaves behind a rich legacy in football. In five seasons with Liverpool, he played 182 games, scored 65 goals and helped the club win both the Premier League and FA Cup.&nbsp;Earlier, football legend Cristiano Ronaldo took to his social media handle to pay tribute to Diogo Jota. Ronaldo wrote on Instagram, “Just now we were together in the National Team; just now you got married. To your family, your wife and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. Rest in Peace, Diogo and André. We will all miss you.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, Ronaldo and Jota were part of the Portugal team that won their second Nations League title last month.

Jota, who recently got married just 11 days before the accident that killed him, leaves behind a rich legacy in football. In five seasons with Liverpool, he played 182 games, scored 65 goals and helped the club win both the Premier League and FA Cup.

In a heartfelt gesture, Wimbledon, the world's most prestigious grand slam tournament, has made a rare exception to its 147-year-old all-white dress code to honour the tragic passing of Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota (28) and his younger brother, Andre Silva (25). The Liverpool and Portugal forward allegedly lost his life in a devastating car crash in Zamora, Spain, on Thursday, July 3. As tributes pour in across the sports fraternity, Wimbledon has allowed players to wear black armbands as a mark of solidarity. Known for its century-old traditions, this is a rare gesture from the All England Club, highlighting the deep shock and sadness felt throughout the sporting community. Also Read | What’s behind the Wimbledon all-white dress code rule? Colonialism, imperialism and more Portuguese tennis player Francisco Cabral, who is competing in the men's doubles draw, shared his sorrow following his recent victory over Jamie Murray and Rajeev Ram. “I have seen the very sad news,” said Cabral. “Diogo was a big name, not just in Portugal but across the world. He was a great human being with a wonderful family and three young kids. My thoughts are with them all.” Conversely, Cabral couldn’t find a black armband in time for his last match but has vowed to wear one in his next appearance. Meanwhile, Jota, who recently got married just 11 days before the accident that killed him, leaves behind a rich legacy in football. In five seasons with Liverpool, he played 182 games, scored 65 goals and helped the club win both the Premier League and FA Cup. Earlier, football legend Cristiano Ronaldo took to his social media handle to pay tribute to Diogo Jota. Ronaldo wrote on Instagram, “Just now we were together in the National Team; just now you got married. To your family, your wife and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. Rest in Peace, Diogo and André. We will all miss you.” Meanwhile, Ronaldo and Jota were part of the Portugal team that won their second Nations League title last month.

Jota, who recently got married just 11 days before the accident that killed him, leaves behind a rich legacy in football. In five seasons with Liverpool, he played 182 games, scored 65 goals and helped the club win both the Premier League and FA Cup.

Wimbledon breaks 147-year old tradition to pay tribute to Diogo Jota. Details inside

Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo took to his social media handle to pay a heartbreaking tribute to his Portuguese teammate and <a href="Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota killed in car accident">Liverpool forward Diogo Jota after he tragically passed away in a car crash</a> on Thursday (Jul 3) in Spain. Jota and his brother, Andre, were involved in a road accident in Zamora, Spain, and were later declared dead by first the local media, and then by Liverpool, who released a heartbreaking statement in honour of their No. 20.&nbsp;Since then, tributes have poured in for the Premier League forward, including Jota’s national teammate Ronaldo, who wrote ‘it doesn’t make sense’ on his social media.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Just now we were together in the National Team, just now you got married. To your family, your wife, and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. Rest in Peace, Diogo and André. We will all miss you.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Não faz sentido. Ainda agora estávamos juntos na Seleção, ainda agora tinhas casado. À tua familia, à tua mulher e aos teus filhos, envio os meus sentimentos e desejo-lhes toda a força do mundo. Sei que estarás sempre com eles. Descansem em Paz, Diogo e André. Vamos todos sentir… <a href="https://t.co/H1qSTvPoQs">pic.twitter.com/H1qSTvPoQs</a>&mdash; Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cristiano/status/1940715187293544946?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, Ronaldo and Jota were part of the Portugal team that won their second Nations League title last month. Playing in the frontline, the pair helped Portugal beat Spain on penalties in the summit clash in Germany, bringing home the glory.&nbsp; &nbsp;Besides that, Jota was part of Liverpool’s Premier League-winning team last season, playing 26 matches, scoring six times and assisting thrice. His best season with the Reds, however, was the 2021-22 season, when he scored 15 goals and assisted four times during their Premier League campaign.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota,” the club’s official statement read. “The club have been informed that the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre. Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and requests the privacy of Diogo and Andre’s family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.&mdash; Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1940703005117980709?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, per EFE, a Spanish news agency, “A vehicle left the road and everything indicates a tyre burst while overtaking. As a result of the accident, the car caught fire and both people were killed. Pending the completion of forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Diogo Jota, a Liverpool FC player, and his brother, Andre Felipe."

Ronaldo and Jota were part of the Portugal team that won their second Nations League title last month. Playing in the frontline, the pair helped Portugal beat Spain on penalties in the summit clash in Germany, bringing home the glory. 

Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo took to his social media handle to pay a heartbreaking tribute to his Portuguese teammate and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota after he tragically passed away in a car crash on Thursday (Jul 3) in Spain. Jota and his brother, Andre, were involved in a road accident in Zamora, Spain, and were later declared dead by first the local media, and then by Liverpool, who released a heartbreaking statement in honour of their No. 20. Since then, tributes have poured in for the Premier League forward, including Jota’s national teammate Ronaldo, who wrote ‘it doesn’t make sense’ on his social media. “Just now we were together in the National Team, just now you got married. To your family, your wife, and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. Rest in Peace, Diogo and André. We will all miss you.”

Ronaldo and Jota were part of the Portugal team that won their second Nations League title last month. Playing in the frontline, the pair helped Portugal beat Spain on penalties in the summit clash in Germany, bringing home the glory.&nbsp;

‘We will all miss you,’ Cristiano Ronaldo pays heartbreaking tribute to Diogo Jota after tragic death

It was a sad day for Liverpool football club and Portugal national football team as star forward Diogo Jota tragically passed away in a car accident in Spain on Thursday (July 3). Jota, 28, was one of the best players in the Portugal and Liverpool side and only got married to his girlfriend Rute Cardoso on June 22. However, Cardoso and Jota's family are now devastated after Diogo tragically passed away along with brother Andre.<h2>Weeding reel goes viral</h2>On Wednesday, Jota posted a reel from his wedding with Cardoso on June 22 as the couple enjoyed a happy moment. The pair was seen wearing a wedding blazer and gown before sharing a happy moment. The reel was shot in a church as the pair got ready for their wedding with a few family members and friends joining the wedding party on June 22.&nbsp;However, that happy moment did not last long with Jota tragically passing away in a car accident in Spain’s Zamora province.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-liverpool-and-portugal-forward-diogo-jota-killed-in-car-accident-1751532042103">Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota killed in car accident</a>&nbsp;

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&nbsp;<h2>Jota passes away</h2>As reported by Spanish news agency EFE, neither Jota nor his brother survived the accident. Jota’s loss comes as a huge loss for Liverpool and Portugal having played a key role in the club’s rise.&nbsp;"A vehicle left the road and everything indicates a tyre burst while overtaking," it said in a statement.&nbsp;"As a result of the accident, the car caught fire and both people were killed. Pending the completion of forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Diogo Jota, a Liverpool FC player, and his brother, Andre Felipe."&nbsp;The forward was signed by Liverpool in 2020 for a fee of £40million ($50million) from Wolves and has been an integral part of the team set-up since.&nbsp;In total, he played 123 matches for Liverpool in the Premier League and scored 47 goals while further scoring 18 more in other competitions. Before Liverpool, he played for Wolves in the Premier League for two seasons scoring 16 goals.

On Wednesday, Jota posted a reel from his wedding with Cardoso on June 22 as the couple enjoyed a happy moment. The pair was seen wearing a wedding blazer and gown before sharing a happy moment. 

It was a sad day for Liverpool football club and Portugal national football team as star forward Diogo Jota tragically passed away in a car accident in Spain on Thursday (July 3). Jota, 28, was one of the best players in the Portugal and Liverpool side and only got married to his girlfriend Rute Cardoso on June 22. However, Cardoso and Jota's family are now devastated after Diogo tragically passed away along with brother Andre. Weeding reel goes viral On Wednesday, Jota posted a reel from his wedding with Cardoso on June 22 as the couple enjoyed a happy moment. The pair was seen wearing a wedding blazer and gown before sharing a happy moment. The reel was shot in a church as the pair got ready for their wedding with a few family members and friends joining the wedding party on June 22. However, that happy moment did not last long with Jota tragically passing away in a car accident in Spain’s Zamora province. ALSO READ | Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota killed in car accident

On Wednesday, Jota posted a reel from his wedding with Cardoso on June 22 as the couple enjoyed a happy moment. The pair was seen wearing a wedding blazer and gown before sharing a happy moment.&nbsp;

Hours before tragic death Diogo Jota shared reel with wife Rute Cardoso, it's now viral

The football fraternity endured a sad day on Thursday (July 2) after Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota died in a tragic road accident in the Zamora province of Spain. Jota, 28, enjoyed a highly successful career and shared the stage with star names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah and others in a brief career. A fan favourite and one of the best players in the current Portugal team, Jota’s death comes as hard and sorrowful news for the football fraternity, so who was he and what made him so special?<h2>Diogo Jota profile</h2>Born in Porto, Portugal, Diogo came through the ranks of Paços de Ferreira, a football club in Portugal before making a mark on the international stage. He also played in the academy of Gondomar before his breakthrough season with Ferreira in 2014. With high potential, his talent did not go unnoticed as several clubs kept a close eye on him. However, it was Atletico Madrid who secured his services in 2016 before loaning him out to Porto and then Wolves.&nbsp;Diogo’s move was made permanent by Wolves in 2018 after he helped the club clinch promotion to the Premier League. The striker would excel in his role so much that he attracted interest from big sides in the Premier League.&nbsp;However, it was Liverpool who won the race for his signature in 2020 as Jurgen Klopp signed him for $50million.&nbsp;He played 123 matches for Liverpool in the Premier League and scored 47 goals while further scoring 18 more in other competitions. Before Liverpool, he played for Wolves in the Premier League for two seasons scoring 16 goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-liverpool-and-portugal-forward-diogo-jota-killed-in-car-accident-1751532042103">Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota killed in car accident</a><h2>Jota’s international career</h2>The forward played for Portugal at the U19, U21 and U23 levels before making his debut for the senior side in March 2019. Just three months later he would help Portugal win the inaugural Nations League where he shared a dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo. Diogo and Ronaldo did not stop as they helped Portugal win their second Nations League title in June 2025. In total in played 49 times for Liverpool, scoring 14 goals during a highly successful spell.<h2>Got married June 22</h2>Diogo got married to Rute Cardoso just 10 days ago before the tragic news surfaced. The couple has three kids and got married on June 22, but are now left shattered and devastated by the passing of Diogo. They were spotted together on the final day of the Premier League season when Liverpool lifted the title on May 25.

A fan favourite and one of the best players in the current Portugal team, Jota’s death comes as hard and sorrowful news for the football fraternity, so who was he and what made him so special?

The football fraternity endured a sad day on Thursday (July 2) after Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota died in a tragic road accident in the Zamora province of Spain. Jota, 28, enjoyed a highly successful career and shared the stage with star names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah and others in a brief career. A fan favourite and one of the best players in the current Portugal team, Jota’s death comes as hard and sorrowful news for the football fraternity, so who was he and what made him so special? Diogo Jota profile Born in Porto, Portugal, Diogo came through the ranks of Paços de Ferreira, a football club in Portugal before making a mark on the international stage. He also played in the academy of Gondomar before his breakthrough season with Ferreira in 2014. With high potential, his talent did not go unnoticed as several clubs kept a close eye on him. However, it was Atletico Madrid who secured his services in 2016 before loaning him out to Porto and then Wolves. Diogo’s move was made permanent by Wolves in 2018 after he helped the club clinch promotion to the Premier League. The striker would excel in his role so much that he attracted interest from big sides in the Premier League. However, it was Liverpool who won the race for his signature in 2020 as Jurgen Klopp signed him for $50million. He played 123 matches for Liverpool in the Premier League and scored 47 goals while further scoring 18 more in other competitions. Before Liverpool, he played for Wolves in the Premier League for two seasons scoring 16 goals. ALSO READ | Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota killed in car accident Jota’s international career The forward played for Portugal at the U19, U21 and U23 levels before making his debut for the senior side in March 2019. Just three months later he would help Portugal win the inaugural Nations League where he shared a dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo. Diogo and Ronaldo did not stop as they helped Portugal win their second Nations League title in June 2025. In total in played 49 times for Liverpool, scoring 14 goals during a highly successful spell. Got married June 22 Diogo got married to Rute Cardoso just 10 days ago before the tragic news surfaced. The couple has three kids and got married on June 22, but are now left shattered and devastated by the passing of Diogo. They were spotted together on the final day of the Premier League season when Liverpool lifted the title on May 25.

A fan favourite and one of the best players in the current Portugal team, Jota’s death comes as hard and sorrowful news for the football fraternity, so who was he and what made him so special?

Gone too soon: Diogo Jota, who died days after wedding, had played with Ronaldo, was a Liverpool fan favourite

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota died in a car accident on Thursday (July 3) while he was traveling in the Zamora province in Spain. Jota, 28, was part of the Liverpool squad that won the Premier League title recently and also lifted the Nations League with Portugal in June. His loss comes as a huge loss for Premier League champions Liverpool as he played a key role in helping the club reach its heights under Jurgen Klopp and now manager Arne Slot.<h2>Jota killed in car accident</h2>Jota was reportedly traveling with his brother Andre Silva, a 26-year-old Penafiel player who was also killed when the car came off the road and was engulfed in flames. As reported by Spanish news agency EFE, neither Jota nor his brother survived the accident. Jota’s loss comes as a huge loss for Liverpool and Portugal having played a key role in the club’s rise.&nbsp;“A vehicle left the road and everything indicates a tyre burst while overtaking,” a statement read.&nbsp;&nbsp;"As a result of the accident, the car caught fire and both people were killed. Pending the completion of forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Diogo Jota, a Liverpool FC player, and his brother, Andre Felipe."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-shubman-gill-creates-history-and-equals-virat-kohli-and-vijay-hazare-becomes-third-indian-test-skipper-to-1751470126027">IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill creates HISTORY and equals Virat Kohli and Vijay Hazare, becomes third Indian Test skipper to...</a>&nbsp;The forward was signed by Liverpool in 2020 for a fee of £40million ($50million) from Wolves and has been an integral part of the team set-up since.&nbsp;In total, he played 123 matches for Liverpool in the Premier League and scored 47 goals while further scoring 18 more in other competitions. Before Liverpool, he played for Wolves in the Premier League for two seasons scoring 16 goals.&nbsp;<h2>Shared international stage with Cristiano Ronaldo</h2>Jota was Cristiano Ronaldo’s international teammate as they both shared the dressing room with Portugal. Together they won the 2019 and 2025 UEFA Nations League while representing the national team on 49 occasions. During those appearances he also scored 14 goals, making him fans' favourite.

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota died in a car accident on Thursday (July 3) while he was traveling in the Zamora province. Jota, 28, was part of the Liverpool squad that won the Premier League title recently and also lifted the Nations League with Portugal in June. 

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota died in a car accident on Thursday (July 3) while he was traveling in the Zamora province in Spain. Jota, 28, was part of the Liverpool squad that won the Premier League title recently and also lifted the Nations League with Portugal in June. His loss comes as a huge loss for Premier League champions Liverpool as he played a key role in helping the club reach its heights under Jurgen Klopp and now manager Arne Slot. Jota killed in car accident Jota was reportedly traveling with his brother Andre Silva, a 26-year-old Penafiel player who was also killed when the car came off the road and was engulfed in flames. As reported by Spanish news agency EFE, neither Jota nor his brother survived the accident. Jota’s loss comes as a huge loss for Liverpool and Portugal having played a key role in the club’s rise. “A vehicle left the road and everything indicates a tyre burst while overtaking,” a statement read. "As a result of the accident, the car caught fire and both people were killed. Pending the completion of forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Diogo Jota, a Liverpool FC player, and his brother, Andre Felipe." ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill creates HISTORY and equals Virat Kohli and Vijay Hazare, becomes third Indian Test skipper to... The forward was signed by Liverpool in 2020 for a fee of £40million ($50million) from Wolves and has been an integral part of the team set-up since. In total, he played 123 matches for Liverpool in the Premier League and scored 47 goals while further scoring 18 more in other competitions. Before Liverpool, he played for Wolves in the Premier League for two seasons scoring 16 goals. Shared international stage with Cristiano Ronaldo Jota was Cristiano Ronaldo’s international teammate as they both shared the dressing room with Portugal. Together they won the 2019 and 2025 UEFA Nations League while representing the national team on 49 occasions. During those appearances he also scored 14 goals, making him fans' favourite.

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota died in a car accident on Thursday (July 3) while he was traveling in the Zamora province. Jota, 28, was part of the Liverpool squad that won the Premier League title recently and also lifted the Nations League with Portugal in June.&nbsp;

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota killed in car accident

Star names from different corners have started to gather in London as the Wimbledon Championships take centre stage in the United Kingdom. Hosts of big names including David Beckham and Stuart Broad were in attendance in the opening couple of days of the Championships, but it was Wednesday (July 2) when the eyebrows were raised after an unscripted crossover at the SW19. WWE Champion and Hollywood star John Cena was spotted sharing the spotlight with England football team manager Thomas Tuchel as they both were in attendance in the Royal Box at the Centre Court.&nbsp;<h2>Cena, Tuchel share spotlight</h2>Just days after defending his WWE title against CM Punk at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia, Cena was spotted in London. He took an upper sit in the Royal Box before making a grand entrance at the Centre Court. A few minutes later, in the next row, Tuchel was seen arriving as he too was seen enjoying the Championships.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cena was spotted with a sky blue colour blazer while Tuchel was wearing a navy blue blazer with glasses. While the England football team manager was accompanied by his friends and family members, Cena was accompanied by his wife.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interestingly, neither Cena nor Tuchel are in the US where the WWE (weekly shows) and FIFA Club World Cup are in progress.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-shubman-gill-creates-history-and-equals-virat-kohli-and-vijay-hazare-becomes-third-indian-test-skipper-to-1751470126027">IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill creates HISTORY and equals Virat Kohli and Vijay Hazare, becomes third Indian Test skipper to...</a><h2>Cena, Tuchel face crunch time ahead</h2>Cena is currently on his farewell tour in the WWE and won the top title at Wrestlemania having beaten Cody Rhodes, whom he is likely to face at the upcoming Summerslam pay-per-view. Seth Rollins and CM Punk could still have a say in the Summerslam contest with the former holding the Money in the Bank briefcase while the latter is in hot water Cena for a long time.&nbsp;&nbsp;For Tuchel, he has less than a year to prepare for the FIFA World Cup which will be played in North America in June-July 2026. He recently took charge of the England national team after succeeding Gareth Southgate. His priority will be to help England end their 58-year drought of winning a senior men’s football tournament. They last tasted glory at senior men’s level in 1966 when Bobby Moore’s England won its only FIFA World Cup.

WWE Champion and Hollywood star John Cena was spotted sharing the spotlight with England football team manager Thomas Tuchel as they both were in attendance in the Royal Box at the Centre Court. 

Star names from different corners have started to gather in London as the Wimbledon Championships take centre stage in the United Kingdom. Hosts of big names including David Beckham and Stuart Broad were in attendance in the opening couple of days of the Championships, but it was Wednesday (July 2) when the eyebrows were raised after an unscripted crossover at the SW19. WWE Champion and Hollywood star John Cena was spotted sharing the spotlight with England football team manager Thomas Tuchel as they both were in attendance in the Royal Box at the Centre Court. Cena, Tuchel share spotlight Just days after defending his WWE title against CM Punk at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia, Cena was spotted in London. He took an upper sit in the Royal Box before making a grand entrance at the Centre Court. A few minutes later, in the next row, Tuchel was seen arriving as he too was seen enjoying the Championships. Cena was spotted with a sky blue colour blazer while Tuchel was wearing a navy blue blazer with glasses. While the England football team manager was accompanied by his friends and family members, Cena was accompanied by his wife. Interestingly, neither Cena nor Tuchel are in the US where the WWE (weekly shows) and FIFA Club World Cup are in progress. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill creates HISTORY and equals Virat Kohli and Vijay Hazare, becomes third Indian Test skipper to... Cena, Tuchel face crunch time ahead Cena is currently on his farewell tour in the WWE and won the top title at Wrestlemania having beaten Cody Rhodes, whom he is likely to face at the upcoming Summerslam pay-per-view. Seth Rollins and CM Punk could still have a say in the Summerslam contest with the former holding the Money in the Bank briefcase while the latter is in hot water Cena for a long time. For Tuchel, he has less than a year to prepare for the FIFA World Cup which will be played in North America in June-July 2026. He recently took charge of the England national team after succeeding Gareth Southgate. His priority will be to help England end their 58-year drought of winning a senior men’s football tournament. They last tasted glory at senior men’s level in 1966 when Bobby Moore’s England won its only FIFA World Cup.

WWE Champion and Hollywood star John Cena was spotted sharing the spotlight with England football team manager Thomas Tuchel as they both were in attendance in the Royal Box at the Centre Court.&nbsp;

WWE champion John Cena shares spotlight with THIS football great at Wimbledon 2025

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has sacked head coach Manolo Marquez after just 12 months in charge after a disastrous run of results on Wednesday (July 2). Marquez, who took over as the head coach of India in June 2024 had succeeded Igor Stimac after the nation’s failure to progress in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. During his spell in charge, India won only one match which was a 3-0 win over the Maldives in a friendly in March.&nbsp;<h2>Manolo Marquez, AIFF part ways</h2>“He did not resign. After discussions, it was mutually agreed that the AIFF and Manolo Marquez cannot continue as India (men) coach. Accordingly, he was let go,” M. Satyanarayanan, the acting general secretary of the AIFF told Sportstar.&nbsp;“He did not resign. After discussions, it was mutually agreed that the AIFF and Manolo Marquez cannot continue as India (men) coach. Accordingly, he was let go,” M. Satyanarayanan, the acting general secretary of the AIFF told Sportstar.&nbsp;The Indian football team has endured a tough last few months as they failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup while their qualification in the Asian Cup 2027 is also in danger after the recent results. The latest setback came in a 1-0 defeat to Hong Kong which proved to be the final nail in the coffin for Marquez.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/2036-olympics-in-ahmedabad-indian-delegation-makes-case-to-ioc-amid-standstill-1751384972746">2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad? Indian delegation makes case to IOC amid standstill</a>&nbsp;India had also lost to Afghanistan and drew against Bangladesh, nations ranked below them in the FIFA rankings. To matters worse, the Indian team is now ranked 127th at the time of writing and are no longer in a race to qualify for the continent’s premier competition in 2027.&nbsp;&nbsp;In his eight games in charge, Marquez managed to win only one match which was a friendly against Maldives, a nation ranked 164th in the world. &nbsp;&nbsp;The latest news comes as another low for Indian football with AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey and former captain Bhaichung Bhutia in hot water. Bhutia had accused Chaubey of destroying Indian football while the latter also fired back at the former skipper over his academy role.

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has sacked head coach Manolo Marquez after just 12 months in charge after a disastrous run of results on Wednesday (July 2). Marquez, succeeded Igor Stimac after the nation’s failure to progress in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has sacked head coach Manolo Marquez after just 12 months in charge after a disastrous run of results on Wednesday (July 2). Marquez, who took over as the head coach of India in June 2024 had succeeded Igor Stimac after the nation’s failure to progress in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. During his spell in charge, India won only one match which was a 3-0 win over the Maldives in a friendly in March. Manolo Marquez, AIFF part ways “He did not resign. After discussions, it was mutually agreed that the AIFF and Manolo Marquez cannot continue as India (men) coach. Accordingly, he was let go,” M. Satyanarayanan, the acting general secretary of the AIFF told Sportstar. “He did not resign. After discussions, it was mutually agreed that the AIFF and Manolo Marquez cannot continue as India (men) coach. Accordingly, he was let go,” M. Satyanarayanan, the acting general secretary of the AIFF told Sportstar. The Indian football team has endured a tough last few months as they failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup while their qualification in the Asian Cup 2027 is also in danger after the recent results. The latest setback came in a 1-0 defeat to Hong Kong which proved to be the final nail in the coffin for Marquez. ALSO READ | 2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad? Indian delegation makes case to IOC amid standstill India had also lost to Afghanistan and drew against Bangladesh, nations ranked below them in the FIFA rankings. To matters worse, the Indian team is now ranked 127th at the time of writing and are no longer in a race to qualify for the continent’s premier competition in 2027. In his eight games in charge, Marquez managed to win only one match which was a friendly against Maldives, a nation ranked 164th in the world. The latest news comes as another low for Indian football with AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey and former captain Bhaichung Bhutia in hot water. Bhutia had accused Chaubey of destroying Indian football while the latter also fired back at the former skipper over his academy role.

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has sacked head coach Manolo Marquez after just 12 months in charge after a disastrous run of results on Wednesday (July 2). Marquez, succeeded Igor Stimac after the nation’s failure to progress in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

AIFF sacks head coach Manolo Marquez after disastrous run of results, ends spell with one win

Gonzalo Garcia's 54th-minute header was enough to give Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Juventus at Hard Rock Stadium on Tuesday and book their place in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup.&nbsp;The Spanish giants will face the winner of Tuesday's other game between Borussia Dortmund and Mexico's Monterrey in the last eight.&nbsp;It was an impressive display from Xabi Alonso's Madrid side and adding to a positive day, Kylian Mbappe made his return from illness, coming on as a 68th-minute substitute for his first appearance of the tournament.&nbsp;The first half was a finely-balanced contest with Igor Tudor's Juventus starting brightly before Real ended it on top.&nbsp;There was an early chance for Juve's Randal Kolo Muani after clever work from Kenan Yildiz to put him through on goal, but the French forward opted for an attempted chip of Thibaut Courtois and his shot floated over the bar.&nbsp;The impressive Yildiz then burst through the middle and unleashed a fierce effort which deflected off Aurelien Tchouameni and flew wide.&nbsp;The Turin team, beaten 5-2 by Manchester City in their final group game, were moving the ball around with confidence but Real grew into the contest and they went close when Jude Bellingham forced a save out of Michele Di Gregorio from close range.&nbsp;Federico Valverde then tested the Juve goalkeeper from long range and Trent Alexander-Arnold whipped a low ball across the face of the goal as Madrid finished the half strongly.The interval did nothing to alter the momentum of the game with Real creating several chances -- Bellingham laid off to Valverde, whose sweetly-struck shot was just wide and then Bellingham himself brought another good save out of Di Gregorio with a shot from the edge of the box.&nbsp;Dean Huijsen's rocketing drive was parried out by the busy goalkeeper as Real laid siege to the Juventus goal and it was no surprise when the breakthrough finally arrived.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/2036-olympics-in-ahmedabad-indian-delegation-makes-case-to-ioc-amid-standstill-1751384972746">2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad? Indian delegation makes case to IOC amid standstill</a><h2>We had to be patient</h2>Alexander-Arnold floated in a cross from the right which Gonzalo met with a perfectly-timed header for his third goal in four games in the tournament.Juve responded with Portuguese winger Francisco Conceicao bringing Courtois into action from a low shot the Belgian shot-stopper did well to get down to.&nbsp;But Real wanted to finish the contest off and Valverde tested Di Gregorio's reactions with an overhead kick before Alonso decided to introduce Mbappe to the delight of the 62,149 crowd.&nbsp;Juve's belief remained however and Nicolas Gonzalez flashed a 25-yard drive just wide.At the other end, Real's Turkish midfielder Arda Guler saw his crisp shot kept out by the feet of Di Gregorio, but the one goal was enough.&nbsp;Alonso was pleased with his team's performance, including that of Gonzalo, who he had compared to former Real great Raul but also suggested that Mbappe might be ready for a bigger contribution in the next game.&nbsp;"I think day by day he will be better, and from now until the quarter-finals on Saturday, in 3-4 days, he will be better. We will keep watching him. I talk to him every day about how he's feeling, and well, I think he will be much better for the quarters," he said.&nbsp;Alonso said he was satisfied to see Real produce the necessary grit to grind out the result in the second half.&nbsp;"We had to be patient, we had to mature into the game. We didn't score that second goal to give ourselves a bit more margin. But it is a knockout game and about it's competing in a tie. With the players and myself, you know you have to grit your teeth and do what you have to do. And in the end, we had to hold on a bit, and I'm happy about that too.Juve boss Tudor said his team became exhausted as the game developed.&nbsp;"In the end there were 10 of them asking to be substituted, obviously you can't do that but there was an incredible tiredness," he said adding there were three main reasons."There is the tension of the game which burns energy but then there is the heat and humidity," he said also noting they were at the end of a long season.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for W

Gonzalo Garcia 54th-minute header was enough to give Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Juventus at Hard Rock Stadium on Tuesday and book their place in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup.

Gonzalo Garcia's 54th-minute header was enough to give Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Juventus at Hard Rock Stadium on Tuesday and book their place in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup. The Spanish giants will face the winner of Tuesday's other game between Borussia Dortmund and Mexico's Monterrey in the last eight. It was an impressive display from Xabi Alonso's Madrid side and adding to a positive day, Kylian Mbappe made his return from illness, coming on as a 68th-minute substitute for his first appearance of the tournament. The first half was a finely-balanced contest with Igor Tudor's Juventus starting brightly before Real ended it on top. There was an early chance for Juve's Randal Kolo Muani after clever work from Kenan Yildiz to put him through on goal, but the French forward opted for an attempted chip of Thibaut Courtois and his shot floated over the bar. The impressive Yildiz then burst through the middle and unleashed a fierce effort which deflected off Aurelien Tchouameni and flew wide. The Turin team, beaten 5-2 by Manchester City in their final group game, were moving the ball around with confidence but Real grew into the contest and they went close when Jude Bellingham forced a save out of Michele Di Gregorio from close range. Federico Valverde then tested the Juve goalkeeper from long range and Trent Alexander-Arnold whipped a low ball across the face of the goal as Madrid finished the half strongly. The interval did nothing to alter the momentum of the game with Real creating several chances -- Bellingham laid off to Valverde, whose sweetly-struck shot was just wide and then Bellingham himself brought another good save out of Di Gregorio with a shot from the edge of the box. Dean Huijsen's rocketing drive was parried out by the busy goalkeeper as Real laid siege to the Juventus goal and it was no surprise when the breakthrough finally arrived. ALSO READ | 2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad? Indian delegation makes case to IOC amid standstill We had to be patient Alexander-Arnold floated in a cross from the right which Gonzalo met with a perfectly-timed header for his third goal in four games in the tournament. Juve responded with Portuguese winger Francisco Conceicao bringing Courtois into action from a low shot the Belgian shot-stopper did well to get down to. But Real wanted to finish the contest off and Valverde tested Di Gregorio's reactions with an overhead kick before Alonso decided to introduce Mbappe to the delight of the 62,149 crowd. Juve's belief remained however and Nicolas Gonzalez flashed a 25-yard drive just wide. At the other end, Real's Turkish midfielder Arda Guler saw his crisp shot kept out by the feet of Di Gregorio, but the one goal was enough. Alonso was pleased with his team's performance, including that of Gonzalo, who he had compared to former Real great Raul but also suggested that Mbappe might be ready for a bigger contribution in the next game. "I think day by day he will be better, and from now until the quarter-finals on Saturday, in 3-4 days, he will be better. We will keep watching him. I talk to him every day about how he's feeling, and well, I think he will be much better for the quarters," he said. Alonso said he was satisfied to see Real produce the necessary grit to grind out the result in the second half. "We had to be patient, we had to mature into the game. We didn't score that second goal to give ourselves a bit more margin. But it is a knockout game and about it's competing in a tie. With the players and myself, you know you have to grit your teeth and do what you have to do. And in the end, we had to hold on a bit, and I'm happy about that too. Juve boss Tudor said his team became exhausted as the game developed. "In the end there were 10 of them asking to be substituted, obviously you can't do that but there was an incredible tiredness," he said adding there were three main reasons. "There is the tension of the game which burns energy but then there is the heat and humidity," he said also noting they were at the end of a long season. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for W

Gonzalo Garcia's 54th-minute header was enough to give Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Juventus at Hard Rock Stadium on Tuesday and book their place in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup.

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