Daily Archives: July 8, 2025

Fluminense 0 Chelsea 2: Two Joao Pedro wondergoals seal final spot, but should Brazilians have had a penalty?

“Joao Pedro scored two brilliant goals as Chelsea secured their place in the Club World Cup final with victory over Fluminense. The Brazilian, who started his career with Fluminense before moving to Britain, scored with a brilliant finish from outside the area in the first half and then calmed his celebration against his former club. …”
NY Times/The Athletic

This is Arda Guler’s Real Madrid moment – and he is seizing it

“When it comes to Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid, nothing seems to be a coincidence, and that applies to the emergence of Arda Guler. Madrid’s new coach has been taking care of every detail since he took over in May, with the 20-year-old Turkey playmaker one of the main beneficiaries of his arrival. After their win against Borussia Dortmund in the Club World Cup quarter-finals, the coach and the player were seen heading to the team bus together as they left the MetLife Stadium. …”
NY Times/The Athletic