Why Barca and Bayern want Nico Williams, and all the transfer latest. Plus: FIFA drop inclusivity drive at Club World Cup

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Three-time European Cup winners Inter Milan will open group stage play of the Club World Cup on Tuesday against Sergio Ramos and Liga MX's Monterrey.

European super club Real Madrid face Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in the teams’ opening FIFA Club World Cup 2025 fixture.

Boca Juniors are still in the hunt for a place in the Club World Cup knockout rounds after their 2-2 draw with Benfica on Monday but their task would have been so much easier had they not squandered a two-goal lead against the Portuguese side.

Even though he no longer has a future at the club, Leroy Sané is representing Bayern Munich at the Club World Cup until his contract expires at the end of the month, and he is joining Galatasaray as