New head coach Xabi Alonso has provided few surprises but many academy players in his squad for the tournament.

With 32 of the globe’s most storied clubs vying for supremacy, anticipation is surging. Among them are teams stacked with superstars—Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Erling Haaland will all feature—but none of their clubs has emerged as the clear favorite.

The dust may have just settled on the Champions League final with Paris Saint-Germain capturing their title in their history by defeating Inter, 5-0, but that doesn't mean it's too early to start looking forward to next year.

Just weeks after winning the Champions League for the first time in its history, Paris Saint-Germain's eyes are now on FIFA's shiny new Club World Cup.

Getty ImagesCristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid poses with the UEFA Champions League trophy following the UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Liverpool at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium on May 26, 2018 in Kiev, Ukraine. That final is best remembered ...

Xabi Alonso’s arrival changes the importance of the academy in Real Madrid’s plans and the change is obvious even before he has got time to impose his ideas at the club.There is already word that

Real Madrid says it has struck a deal to sign River Plate midfielder Franco Mastantuono for the next six seasons. It will be a record transfer for Argentine soccer.

Trent Alexander-Arnold said playing for Real Madrid was a "dream come true" on Thursday, saying he's "ready to win a lot of trophies" after signing a six-year contract at the club.