Chelsea, Palmeiras and FIFA Club World Cup
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There will be plenty of nervous hand-wringing in the Chelsea camp ahead of the Club World Cup final. PSG are a formidable opposition at the best of times, and showed not even the faintest signs of weakness as they mercilessly picked Real Madrid apart. Chelsea have their work cut out for them.
The Club World Cup quarter-finals continue today with Palmeiras and Chelsea facing off at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Palmeiras eliminated fellow Brazilian side Botafogo in the round of 16 to reach this stage, while Chelsea progressed from a chaotic weather-delayed match in Charlotte against Benfica.
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Fresh off a dramatic overtime victory over Manchester City, Al Hilal heads into the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup against Fluminense, which also toppled a European heavyweight.
The duo was on hand for the final game in Philly of FIFA's monthlong tournament. Both walked away in awe, but Argentine defender Glavinovich bagged a commemorative keepsake.
Palmeiras have beaten Botafogo 1-0 after extra time in the first match of the round of 16 at the Club World Cup. Paulinho's goal in the 100th minutes was the difference between the two Brazilian ...