Real Madrid megastar a doubt for Club World Cup opener
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Paris Saint-Germain kicked off their 2025 Club World Cup campaign with a hugely impressive 4-0 win against Atletico Madrid. The European champions were far too good for their Group B opponents, who finished the match with 10 men after Clement Lenglet's second-half red card.
Inter Milan was held to a 1-1 draw by Monterrey in the Club World Cup opener Tuesday night in the Italian power's first match since losing the Champions League final. Veteran Spanish star Sergio Ramos scored on a stunning first-half header for Monterrey,
While some matches have packed stadiums, others -- like Mamelodi Sundowns vs Ulsan HD in Orlando -- highlight the Club World Cup's struggle for consistent turnout.
Despite visible empty seats during weekday games, FIFA says they have surpassed 1.5 million Club World Cup ticket sold.
Soaring temperatures and oppressive humidity at the Club World Cup are fuelling concerns among players, coaches, and fans, with calls for additional cooling breaks and adjustments to match schedules.
The day's action began with one of the group stage's most mismatched games, with six-time UEFA Champions League winners Bayern Munich facing off against the competition's only semi-pro team, New Zealand's Auckland City FC.