Amanda Langell

Amanda Langell

Amanda Langell is a Sports Illustrated FC freelance writer covering the European game and international competitions.

Real Madrid made it to the Club World Cup semifinals.

Real Madrid Eye Record-Breaking Revenue for 2025–26 Season

Real Madrid's Club World Cup run puts them within reach of a historic income ahead of next season.

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Chelsea and PSG came together after the final whistle.
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Luis Enrique and Joao Pedro Scuffle Casts Shadow Over Chelsea’s Club World Cup Celebrations

The Club World Cup final ended with a hostile confrontation between Chelsea and PSG.

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Chelsea are the 2025 Club World Cup champions.
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X Reacts to Chelsea's Improbable Club World Cup Final Victory vs. PSG

A masterclass from Cole Palmer lifted Chelsea over PSG in the Club World Cup final.

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There have been 21 editions of the Club World Cup.
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Club World Cup Winners by Year: Complete List of Past Champions

Chelsea became the most recent winners of the FIFA Club World Cup, defeating PSG 3–0 in the newly expanded tournament.

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Real Madrid's Club World Cup run was dominated by young talent.
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Real Madrid’s Club World Cup Winners and Losers: Rodrygo Falters As Gonzalo Garcia Shines

Young stars carried Real Madrid to the Club World Cup semifinals, where they ultimately were let down against Paris Saint-Germain.

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Xabi Alonso's game plan against PSG went horribly wong.
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Four Things Xabi Alonso Learned in Real Madrid’s Lopsided Defeat to PSG

Real Madrid disappointed in both attack and defense in their 4–0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain.

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Lionel Messi has now scored 52 goals in a pink shirt.
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Lionel Messi Becomes First Player in MLS History to Accomplish Goalscoring Feat

Lionel Messi bagged a brace against the New England Revolution, setting a new MLS record.

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Luis Enrique was asked for his thoughts on Alonso.
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‘I Don’t Know’—Luis Enrique Issues Xabi Alonso Verdict, Sends Plea to Real Madrid

Luis Enrique recorded his first win over Real Madrid as PSG’s manager, eliminating Xabi Alonso’s squad from the Club World Cup.

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Thibaut Courtois was disappointed in Real Madrid's effort against PSG.
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‘We Failed’—Thibaut Courtois Gives Blunt Reason for Real Madrid’s Brutal Club World Cup Defeat

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Endrick had a debut season to forget at Real Madrid.
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Real Madrid ‘Open’ to Sending ‘Untransferable’ Forward on Loan

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Luka Modrić's storied Real Madrid career is over.
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Luka Modric Bids Emotional Farewell to Real Madrid After Final Match Ends in Defeat

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Kylian Mbappé's reunion against his former team did not go to plan.
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A Dominant PSG Embarrass Real Madrid, Mbappe: Takeaways From Club World Cup Semifinal

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