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Germany And Italy Secure Five Spots In 2024-25 Champions League

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1 year ago

May 10, 2024

In a significant boost for German and Italian football, UEFA has announced that both countries will have an additional spot in the upcoming 2024-25 Champions League season.

This decision comes on the heels of stellar performances by clubs from both nations in European competitions this season.

With the Champions League set to expand to accommodate 36 teams next season, UEFA revealed that two of the four new spots would be allocated based on the collective performance of clubs from respective associations in UEFA competitions.

Following the conclusion of the semifinal legs across the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League, UEFA confirmed that Italy and Germany have secured the top two positions in the 2023-24 association club coefficients.

Although outside the top four in the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund is poised to qualify in fifth place.

Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen, crowned Bundesliga champions, will contest the Europa League final against Italian outfit Atalanta, who are fighting for fifth place in Serie A alongside AS Roma.

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Club World Cup: Liam Delap speaks after providing assist on Chelsea debut

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22 hours ago

June 17, 2025

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New Chelsea striker, Liam Delap, has expressed his happiness at making his debut for the club.

Delap arrived from Ipswich Town this summer after the Blues triggered his 30million release clause.

Enzo Maresca started the 22-year-old on the bench for their Club World Cup opener against Los Angeles FC on Monday.

Delap came on with Chelsea leading 1-0 thanks to Pedro Neto and laid on the assist for the second scored for Enzo Fernandez in the 79th minute.

Speaking after the game, Delap told Channel 5: “It’s a really happy feeling for me. I’m so excited to be here and to play my first game and be able to contribute is a good feeling.

“The team have welcomed me really well. I have only had a few sessions here but I am excited for more.”

On if we can expect to see more assists from him, he added: “Yes of course it is good to help the team but I want to score some as well.”

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Club World Cup: We’ve never won it before – Vinicius rates Real Madrid’s chances

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2 days ago

June 16, 2025

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Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior, has expressed confidence that his team will win this year’s FIFA Club World Cup.

According to the Brazilian, the new Club World Cup expanded format is the only title that the Los Blancos have never won before.

According to him, Xabi Alonso’s side are eager to win it because people never forget the first one.

Speaking ahead of Real Madrid’s first Club World Cup tie with Al-Hilal on Wednesday, Vinicius said as quoted by Madrid Xtra: “We are eager to win this first Club World Cup because people never forget the first one.

“It’s the only title Real Madrid doesn’t have. We are going for it,” he stated.

Real Madrid are in Group H of the Club World Cup, taking place in the USA.

The Spanish LaLiga giants will also face Pachuca and RB Salzburg in the group stage.