What’s up, football fans? The FIFA Club World Cup is heating up as surprises keep coming. Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso remains on edge about Kylian Mbappé, who might miss the crucial round-of-16 clash against Juventus due to acute gastroenteritis. Even though the star has resumed training, he wasn’t on the bench in the 3-0 win over RB Salzburg. 😮
Mbappé's absence is a heavy blow for Real Madrid, with Alonso stressing his importance on the pitch. Adding to the drama, off-field distractions—such as a lawsuit against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) over alleged moral harassment and a dispute involving unpaid wages—have kept the media buzzing.
Meanwhile, Chelsea is making waves in Miami! New striker Liam Delap, who joined for 30 million pounds from Ipswich Town, scored his first goal in their win over Esperance de Tunis. Despite the setback of missing Nicolas Jackson due to a red card, Chelsea is charging ahead into the knockout rounds. ⚽️🔥
Not to be outdone, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are gearing up for an epic round-of-16 encounter against his former side PSG. This clash is extra spicy as Messi will face familiar faces, including his ex-coach Luis Enrique—now at the helm for PSG. Expect plenty of magic and nostalgia when these football legends meet on the pitch! 🚀
The knockout stages kick off Saturday, with key matches set at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Stay tuned as the drama unfolds at the FIFA Club World Cup!
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