Club World Cup heads towards knockout stage | Could some big USMNT names be on the move this summer?


Club World Cup heads towards knockout stage | Could some big USMNT names be on the move this summer?

They are people on Wednesday. The football world continues, the knockout phases of the club’s World Cup are approaching quickly while we are waiting for the return from the USMNT to action. James Benge here, let’s take a look, shall we?

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🏆 CWC: Fluminense vs. Mamelodi Sundowns, 3 p.m. ➡️ Dazn
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🏆 Knock -Rounds of the Club World Cup

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There are only two days of the group stage of the Club World Cup to play and we already know the identities of 10 of the last 16 teams of the competition. Juventus and Manchester City are already qualified and will be confronted on a play -off for the top position on Thursday, but for that they are all eyes on groups E and F. The latter is hardly full of big names, but there is intrigues Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan HD and Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Fluminense. If the South African side would win in the last game, they would find themselves in the last 16 as the only representatives of Africa, on the proof of how close they pushed Dortmund into a loss of 4-3, it would be foolish to exclude that.

In the meantime, there is a pressure on Inter, who has to win against River Plate to be sure of their place in the knockout phase. A final sigh victory over Urawa Red Diamonds has saved them from humiliation and new head coach Cristian Chivu hopes that it was enough to break the “cycle of negativity” that built up after their almost -Miss in the Serie A Titrace and the defeat Paris The hands of Saint-Germain in the final of the Champions League.

Chivu is not the only European coach with work to do. Xabi Alonso should think of Topping Groep H, to do this, Real Madrid Salzburg must beat. Simple enough, but the failure costs can be serious, beating for the Austrians and a victory for Al-Hilal would mean that the club is losing its biggest club.

Another of the Champions League winners negotiated on Wednesday evening on their own difficult latest group game, Chelsea Esperance de Tunis beat 3-0 in the blazing heat of the Filadelphia Night. That was game number 60 of what has been shown a debilitating season in front of Enzo Maresca, but they are determined to make an advantage of what else could be a last slog for their summer vacation. As Liam Delap noted last night, The Club World Cup actually served him well.

  • Delap: “This tournament really helped me to settle, because you know that if we are back on the training field, everyone would disappear at three o’clock. And here we are always together, so it’s a great way to settle, and everyone has really been helpful.”

Benfica‘s surprise 1-0 win over Bayern Munich proven that they are a side to be taken seriously, but it would certainly be welcomed by Chelsea, who will now be confronted with the winners of Palmeiras vs. Botafogo to follow. In the meantime, Bayern slipped into what looks a completely challenging side of the bracket, the impressive flamengo that provides for itself in the round of 16, followed by the winner of the Glamor tire between Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain. An intriguing knockout phase is already taking shape.

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🇺🇸 USMNT stars en route

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In the meantime we play the waiting game at the Gold Cup. Honduras, Panama, Canada and Guatemala all confirmed their places in the quarterfinals on Tuesday evening with the winner of a match between the last two waiting for the US if they come out of their match against Costa Rica in Minneapolis this Sunday. While we are waiting for the tournament to resume, we are reminded that football descends a vacuum and therefore if the USMNT does not play, their players have to be on their way.

One is YunusAbsent in the Gold Cup for personal reasons. Although he made 40 performances in all competitions last season, it seems that the 22-year-old is the victim of the changes in the Dugout in the San Siro, where Massimiliano Allegri is located and Sergio Conukicao Out. No less significant for Musah, Luka Modric It is expected that it will sign as soon as Real Madrid’s involvement ends with the club world. As their sports director Igli Tare confirmed today, That means curtains for the American international:

  • Dispose of: “I consider Musah as an excellent player, but we are looking for profiles with characteristics that match the project that we have with coach Allegri. We are looking for in-depth midfielders for a three-man midfield. Musah does not have these characteristics. He can play in a midfield of two or three men, but with different characteristics. This is the real reason why we want to do something else.”

What could be the next destination for Musah is not as clear if it seemed a week or so ago. At that time it seemed inevitable that the midfielder would exchange Milan for Naples and join the champions of Antonio Conte. However, that path seems to have become rather cold Kevin De Bruyne reported. West Ham is also connected to Musah and his long -standing admirers, Focused on him in the summer of 2023 when Declan Rice left. For now, however, his future is dressed in mystery.

The same could not be said Johnny Cardosowho is reportedly close to a member Atletico Madrid by Real betis. The deal can eventually restore Athleti $ 34.8 million for an anchoring Midveler who is currently in the US Mauricio Pochettino’s team. Expect this to come to its conclusion when the hosts close their Gold Cup involvement.

Cardosos out of possession skills are certainly the kind that is appreciated by Atletico boss Diego Simeone and the chance to test themselves in the Champions League will undoubtedly be attractive for the 23-year-old. If this moves well, the Pochettino can offer some certainty in a part of the field that looked so difficult in recent months. Similarly, it is difficult not to fear that Cardoso might be buried among people Rapidly And Rodrigo de Paul In the depth card it struggles to build rhythm for the following summer. Only time will learn whether this movement turns out to be just as promising as for Cardoso.

🔗 Top stories

⬇️ Lyon Sent to Ligue 2: Wonderful news FranceWhere Lyon is banned from Ligue 1 for financial mismanagement. The eight times French champions will appeal.

🇳🇿 Auckland City makes history: In scenes that we like to see, Amateur side Auckland City surprised the world by earning a 1-1 draw against Boca Juniors. What is the next step for GointScoring -Held Christian Gray? It is back to school for the teacher.

💰 Arsenal Make Norwegian bid: It has been relatively quiet on the transfer of the transfer during the Club World Cup, but Arsenal offers to update things and offers more than $ 12.5 million for Brentford -Midfielder and Tottenham Target Christian Norgaard.

🔴⚫️ More about Musah and Pulisic: Here is Francesco Porzio with more from Igli Tare About the future of AC Milan‘s US Duo, Musah and Christian Pulisic.

🔵 Chelsea get the job: Chuck Booth fought through the heat of 100 degrees to take us the last of Chelsea after Their important victory over Esperance de Tunis.

🧑way Boston Legacy calls their new boss: Philipa Patao, formerly of Benfica, Will follow the helm on the NWSL extension Club next season.

🇵🇹 Benfica gets our investments: Speaking of the Portuguese club, They have become the first in their country to receive American investments In a deal with a value of a maximum of $ 23.1 million.

🎽 Morgan’s no. 13 retired: San Diego Wave pays tribute to a legend. No one else will be able to wear her iconic no. 13 -Jersey in their colors.

🤑 Inter Miami Cash In: Inter Miami will be the only MLS club that competes in the knockout phases, but what is that worth Lionel MessiEmployers? Another $ 7.5 million … at least

🏆 CWC Hub: Do you want to stay informed of the games, the talk points and the rankings? Here Everything you need to know about the Club World Cup.

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  • U21 euros: England vs. The Netherlands, Wednesday, noon
    💰 The choice: Harvey Elliott To always score (+240) – In Slovakia we are in the business end of the European Championships, where England offers to retain the title they won two years ago. Liverpool Midfielder Elliott is one of the holds of that triumph and a player Lee Carsley trusts at the greatest moments. No wonder he already delivered for club and country during his career.

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