Kompany ‘feared’ struggle because of ‘pitch and the heat’ – and claims Kane substitution was always planned

Kompany ‘feared’ struggle because of ‘pitch and the heat’ – and claims Kane substitution was always planned

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has suggested not playing a last-16 game at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium is “maybe a positive” after his side slipped to a defeat against Benfica that cost them top spot in Group C at the 2025 Club World Cup. The Portuguese team held off a torrent of second-half pressure…

Fans ‘forgot’ Benfica were playing Bayern and should ‘believe more’ – Lage

Fans ‘forgot’ Benfica were playing Bayern and should ‘believe more’ – Lage

Benfica manager Bruno Lage has claimed his team were overlooked before their 1-0 win over Bayern Munich to beat the German giants to top spot in Group C at the Club World Cup. The Portuguese team held off a torrent of second-half pressure to triumph through Andreas Schjelderup’s early strike in their closing group stage…

Report, result, goals as part-timers sign off with shock point at 2025 Club World Cup

Report, result, goals as part-timers sign off with shock point at 2025 Club World Cup

Part-timers Auckland City caused one of the major shocks of the 2025 Fifa Club World Cup by holding six-time South American champions Boca Juniors to a 1-1 draw as both sides exited the tournament in Nashville. Goalkeeper Nathan Garrow’s 26th-minute own goal put Boca on course for what many had been expected to be a…

Chan’s Green Impact Could Reap Irish Derby Reward

Chan’s Green Impact Could Reap Irish Derby Reward

Owner Marc Chan’s foray into breeding could reap the ultimate reward June 29 when his first homebred Green Impact  bids for classic glory in the Irish Derby (G1). The Jessica Harrington-trained colt was among the top juveniles in Ireland last year, landing two of his three starts, with both successes coming at Leopardstown and against Delacroix  in…

Report, result, goals as Roten finish second at 2025 Club World Cup

Report, result, goals as Roten finish second at 2025 Club World Cup

Benfica held off a torrent of second-half pressure from Bayern Munich to beat the reigning German champions to top spot in Group C at the Club World Cup through Andreas Schjelderup’s early strike in Charlotte. Left-winger Schjelderup, 21, produced a cool finish for the winner in 13th minute at the Bank of America Stadium, where…