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Liam Delap and Pedro Neto impress for Chelsea, but questions about Blues' forwards remain
Chelsea were ultimately too much for LAFC to handle in the teams' Club World Cup opener, but will they find similar success vs. stiffer competition?


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FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP
Club World Cup updates: Boca, Benfica serve up classic
Chelsea looked sharp, while Boca Juniors and Benfica 2-2 draw was a real humdinger. Here's what you missed from Monday's Club World Cup action, and what to watch for on Tuesday.
Are Real Madrid ready to begin the Xabi Alonso era at the Club World Cup?

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea keeping tabs on Lyon's Fofana
Chelsea will reportedly look to sign Lyon's Malick Fofana. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Laurens: I'm surprised Spurs signed Mathys Tel
Julien Laurens gives his thoughts on Tottenham's new signing Mathys Tel.

CHELSEA'S BIG SUMMER
Chelsea Keep or Dump: How should the Blues trim their squad before next season?
Fresh off winning the UEFA Europa Conference League and finishing in the top four, what must manager Enzo Maresca & Co. do this offseason to prepare and refine their squad?

HOW UNITED OPERATE IN THE MARKET
Debunking the 'Man United tax' myth: It's time to stop overpaying for players
Transfer chiefs at Old Trafford have bemoaned the "Man United tax" over the years, but it's on the club to stop paying over the odds for players.

CONCACAF GOLD CUP
USMNT eases pressure with big win to open Gold Cup, but tougher tests ahead
Sunday's big win should relieve some pressure on a U.S. team that's been struggling for form and harmony of late. However, it's clear bigger tests are ahead at this Gold Cup and beyond.

TRANSFERS
What we're hearing in the transfer window: Gyökeres to Man United? Onana replaced?
The summer transfer window is now open, but what are our reporters hearing about deals that could be done? Get the latest every Friday.
Could Real Madrid part ways with Rodrygo?
Gustavo Hofman believes Real Madrid would be open to parting ways with Rodrygo but only for a transfer fee between 80-100 million euros.
Inter Miami, Al Ahly open Club World Club with stalemate -- but FIFA will be happy
The new era of the Club World Cup began on Saturday with a tense draw between Inter Miami and Al Ahly. It wasn't pretty, but tournament organisers will no doubt be satisfied.
Top Headlines
- Sources: Utd hold talks with Frankfurt's Ekitike
- Maresca told Palmer to take 'initiative' for Chelsea
- Boca blasts referee's PK call in Benfica comeback
- 'It's impossible': Hot temps worry CWC players
- Socceroos using MLS to prepare for World Cup
- Source: Bale joins group eyeing Plymouth sale
- Cherki eyes Ballon d'Or after Man City transfer
- UEFA ban Drogheda over multi-club ownership
- Bournemouth sign Truffert as Kerkez replacement
ASEAN Club Championship
SPORTFIVE How to watch the ASEAN Club Championship
A dozen teams will vie to become Southeast Asia's club champions for the first time in two decades.
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