Club World Cup Football News

Mazembe coach raises Club World Cup bar

French coach Diego Garzitto has raised the bar to a dizzy height for Democratic Republic of Congo club Tout Puissant Mazembe ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup debut.

History-maker Messi seeks first Club World Cup

Barcelona will go into the FIFA Club World Cup as favourites to win the competition for the first time, but winger Lionel Messi says they must learn the lessons from their last involvement.

FIFA Club World Cup draw

Draw for annual FIFA Club World Cup made Thursday in United Arab Emirates:

Ferguson expects title boost from Japan success

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United's success in winning the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan can propel the team towards retaining the English Premier League title.

Mission accomplished for Gamba Osaka

Japan's Gamba Osaka say they have accomplished their mission after the Asian champions finished third behind the Europeans and South Americans in the Club World Cup.

Triumphant United face Premier League reality

Manchester United began the long trip back to England on Monday in a triumphant but sober mood, with a Boxing Day fixture against Stoke City looming and jetlag to deal with.

Vidic to miss Inter Champions League match

Serbian hardman Nemanja Vidic will miss the first leg of Manchester United's Champions League clash with Inter Milan after being sent off for an elbow in Sunday's Club World Cup final.

Club World Cup winners

Winners of the Club World Cup after Manchester United beat Liga de Quito in the final here in Sunday:

Rooney to the rescue as United win Club World Cup

Wayne Rooney came to the rescue as Manchester United beat South American champions Liga de Quito 1-0 Sunday to win the Club World Cup and lift one of the few trophies to have eluded them.

Manchester United win Club World Cup

Manchester United overcame Ecuador's Liga de Quito 1-0 to win the Club World Cup on Sunday with a Wayne Rooney goal rescuing them after Nemanja Vidic was sent off.

Manchester United and Liga de Quito starting lineups

Starting line-ups in the Club World Cup final between Manchester United and Liga de Quito of Ecuador at the Yokohama Stadium here on Sunday:

Gamba beat Pachuca for third place at Club World Cup

Japan's Gamba Osaka outlasted Mexican powerhouse Pachuca to win 1-0 and claim third place at the Club World Cup on Sunday.

Gamba Osaka and Pachuca starting line-ups

Starting line-ups at the Club World Cup third-place playoff between Japan's Gamba Osaka and Pachuca of Mexico at the Yokohama Stadium here on Sunday:

FIFA not feeling the pinch, says Blatter

World football body FIFA says it has so far remained immune to the financial storm gripping the world, and vowed to help clubs that were struggling.

Fergie tips Ronaldo to emulate Pele and Maradona

Cristiano Ronaldo has all the attributes needed to become a legend with Sir Alex Ferguson tipping him to emulate the likes of Pele and Maradona.

Ronaldo going nowhere says Neville as Madrid hit back

Captain Gary Neville has joined boss Sir Alex Ferguson in insisting Cristiano Ronaldo is going nowhere, as Real Madrid hit back at Manchester United's "sad" comments.