Author: Galaxy Sports Media

The knockout stage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set, with English giants Chelsea and Manchester City ready to resume their quest for global supremacy. Manchester City cruised through Group G, winning all three matches, including a dominant 5-2 win over Juventus. Pep Guardiola’s team finished with 13 goals scored and only two conceded, securing top spot and a seeded position for the round of 16. Their next opponent? Saudi side Al-Hilal, who finished second in Group H. The two will clash in Orlando at the Camping World Stadium in the early hours of Tuesday, July 2 (2am…

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup knockout rounds continue with a thrilling fixture between Benfica and Chelsea at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. While Benfica surprised many by finishing top of their group, their reward is a tough last-16 battle against Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea. Form and historical edge Benfica pulled off a gritty 1-0 win over Bayern Munich to seal first place in Group C, defying the odds. Yet despite their impressive start, they now face a Chelsea side that has traditionally had their number. The Blues boast a perfect record against Benfica, including a UEFA Champions League…

French football powerhouse Olympique Lyonnais has been officially relegated to Ligue 2 after failing to convince France’s financial watchdog, the DNCG, of its financial stability. The club, which finished sixth in Ligue 1 last season, has described the decision as “incomprehensible” and is set to appeal immediately. The seven-time French champions were initially handed a provisional relegation in November 2024 due to debts reportedly amounting to around £200 million. Despite offloading key players like Said Benrahma, Anthony Lopes, Maxence Caqueret, and more recently Rayan Cherki in a £34 million deal to Manchester City, the DNCG maintained its stance after meetings…

Arsenal are on the verge of completing a deal for Brentford’s Christian Norgaard, with the North London club agreeing a transfer fee of £10 million plus an additional £5 million in performance-related bonuses. The Danish midfielder is being lined up as a potential replacement for Thomas Partey, whose future at the Emirates remains uncertain as his contract winds down with just a week left. Mikel Arteta is believed to be a strong admirer of Norgaard, particularly valuing his proven track record in the Premier League. Talks between the two clubs intensified over the past day, leading to a breakthrough in…

Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo has revealed he is open to representing the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the near future. The 26-year-old made the comments in Philadelphia following Chelsea’s convincing 3-0 win over Tunisian side, Esperance de Tunis, in the FIFA Club World Cup. Adarabioyo, who opened the scoring for the Blues with a towering header just before halftime, addressed questions about his international future during the post-match press conference. “That’s something we’re looking into,” he said in response to a question from a Nigerian journalist. “I’ve been asked that a few times now. It’s definitely a conversation worth having,…

Spain aims to turn World Cup success into continental glory at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, while defending champions England look to stay on top, and Germany pushes for a record-extending ninth title. The tournament begins Wednesday next week, featuring 31 matches across eight Swiss cities. The opener sees Iceland face Finland in Thun, followed by hosts Switzerland clashing with Norway in Basel. The final will take place on July 27 at St. Jakob-Park in Basel. **The favorites** World champions Spain come into the competition brimming with confidence. England, winners of the last Euros held in 2022, will try to…

Liam Delap opened his Chelsea account in style as the Blues secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Esperance Tunis to seal their place in the Round of 16 at the Club World Cup. The young forward, signed for £30 million, struck just minutes after Tosin Adarabioyo had broken the deadlock in first-half added time. Tyrique George rounded off the win with a late third in stoppage time, following a denied penalty earlier in the second half. With Nicolas Jackson suspended, Delap was handed a start by manager Enzo Maresca, who made sweeping changes to his starting XI in line with…

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has been handed a two-match suspension following his red card during the Blues’ 3–1 loss to Flamengo in the FIFA Club World Cup. The Senegalese forward was shown a straight red in Philadelphia just moments after coming on for a studs-up tackle on Flamengo’s Ayrton Lucas. It marked Jackson’s second sending-off in just four games. FIFA confirmed the punishment in an official statement: “The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed a two-match suspension on Chelsea player Nicolas Jackson, who was sent off during the Club World Cup match against CR Flamengo on 20 June 2025, under Article…

NPFL: El-Kanemi Warriors Announce Overhaul of Technical Crew El-Kanemi Warriors have ushered in a new era with the confirmation of a fresh technical setup, replacing the outgoing coaching team led by Aliyu Zubairu Zubairu’s tenure came to an end following the expiration of his contract after two years at the helm of the Maiduguri-based outfit. Stepping into the lead role is Mohammed Kalli Kachalla, who has been unveiled as the club’s new head coach. Supporting him on the sidelines will be Ibrahim Imam and Ishaq Hussaini Goni, both named as assistant coaches. The Warriors also strengthened their backroom staff with…

4 Clubs That Were Banned from the UEFA Champions League For clubs across Europe, qualifying for the UEFA Champions League is the ultimate reward — a shot at continental glory, massive financial windfalls, and global recognition. But for a few, that dream has come crashing down not because they lost on the pitch, but due to scandals and serious rule violations. While most teams fall short due to performance, these four were kicked out of Europe’s elite competition as punishment. Here’s a look at the clubs that got booted off the big stage by UEFA. 1. Beşiktaş (Turkey) – One…