Real Madrid faces Borussia Dortmund in the Club World Cup quarter-finals. Coach Xabi Alonso's main decision revolves around his starting striker: stick with in-form Gonzalo Garcia or unleash a fully recovered Kylian Mbappe for a crucial semi-final spot.
Juventus secures Jonathan David, who eyes big wins in Turin. Inter's Lautaro and Thuram reconcile for pre-season, as Serie A clubs ready their engines for an exciting new season.
Inter Milan faces fresh turmoil. Defender Benjamin Pavard, out injured from the Club World Cup, controversially played paddleboard with AC Milan's Theo Hernandez. This, plus the Lautaro-Calhanoglu spat, points to growing internal strife for the Nerazzurri.
Concerns are mounting over low attendance at the newly expanded Club World Cup in the USA, especially for Chelsea matches. Despite ticket prices dropping dramatically, various factors like initial high costs, extreme weather, poor marketing, and scheduling conflicts are keeping fans away, leading to half-empty stadiums.
The football world is heartbroken by the tragic passing of Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva, 26, in a car crash in Spain. Tributes have poured in globally, with a minute of silence observed at the Club World Cup in a poignant moment.
Juventus is reportedly exploring contract termination for Dusan Vlahovic, whose agent will meet the club. Out of coach Igor Tudor's plans and having recently caused controversy, Vlahovic's exit seems likely, especially with Jonathan David's arrival.
Real Madrid's Club World Cup under Xabi Alonso features Gonzalo Garcia's breakout, potentially impacting Endrick Felipe's future. Endrick has met with club officials, concerned about playing time and attracting Serie A interest, as he recovers from injury.
AS Roma is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Benfica's Turkish international midfielder Orkun Kokcu, 24, as the Giallorossi continue their squad overhaul under new coach Gian Piero Gasperini and director Frederic Massara.
Real Madrid's summer focuses on Xabi Alonso's new era, with player exits in focus. While Modric and Vazquez are gone, Rodrygo and Dani Ceballos face uncertain futures, despite Alonso's assurances and Betis ruling out a return for Ceballos.
Real Madrid's dedicated CWC approach in the US is paying off big time. Now top earners at €55.2m, surpassing Manchester City, they stand to double their income by winning, potentially covering their significant summer transfer spending.
