The Egyptian side, appearing in their fourth consecutive third-place playoff, finished third in 2006, 2020 and 2021
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The decision was taken at FIFA’s meeting held by video conference from the Home of the world Football body.
African champions Al Ahly had their fair share of chances, but Madrid’s superior quality on Wednesday ensured they had enough to see them off and set up a date with Al Hilal in Saturday’s final.
This is because he will be missing several key players due to injuries in the crucial Club World Cup semifinal game.
One of the great frustrations around VAR, particularly among match-going fans, has been the lack of communication around how a decision has been reached.
Infantino informed reporters at a press conference in Doha that the event will return to Morocco for the third time from February 1 to 11, 2023.
Russian-Israeli billionaire Abramovich revealed his decision to sell Chelsea on Wednesday night after 19 years as owner.
Romelu Lukaku gave the European champions the lead shortly after the break in Abu Dhabi, before Raphael Veiga got their Brazilian opponents back on level terms from the penalty spot.
The optical tracking system was first tested at last year’s Arab Cup in Qatar, and the ultimate goal is for it to be fully in use for the World Cup in the Gulf state later this year.
The 26-year-old struck in the 53rd minute at the Al Nahyan Stadium for the Egyptian outfit.
The Chelsea head coach will now follow necessary self-isolation protocols and hopes to join up with the team in Abu Dhabi later next week.
The annual tournament features champions of different continents along with the host nation’s national champions.
South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan said he would meet with Fifa secretary general Fatma Samoura in Nigeria later this week to discuss the country’s bid.
Four days after lifting the Club World Cup for a sixth title in less than nine months, Bayern crashed back to Bundesliga reality with Arminia racing to a 2-0 lead in the first half.
This was after two goals from Robert Lewandowski gave them a clinical 2-0 win over Al Ahly on Monday.
European and German champions Bayern are seeking to add the title of world champions to their collection when the tournament takes place from February 4 to 11, 2021.
FIFA said the move prioritised player welfare and sent a “strong message that, if in any doubt, the player should be withdrawn” from the game.
The tournament will still be played in Qatar, but has been moved from its original dates in December, FIFA announced.
FIFA’s director of technology Johannes Holzmuller has outlined his plan for the new system which would see assistant referees replaced with computer technology which automatically generates offside lines
An injury-time winner from Roberto Firmino was the difference as Liverpool progressed to the Club World Cup final with a 2-1 victory over Mexican side Monterrey.