Claudio Echeverri's 45-minute cameo has given Pep Guardiola plenty to think about, while Xabi Alonso got his first win as Real Madrid coach. Here's what you need to know from Sunday's Club World Cup action.
Mexico drew 0-0 with Costa Rica on Sunday night at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to win Group A of the CONCACAF Gold Cup and will play Saudi Arabia in the quarterfinals.
Ilkay Gundogan was critical of parts of Manchester CIty's performance despite their 6-0 win over Al Ain and said a "slow" start to the second half cost them the chance to score a crucial seventh goal.
Palmeiras defender Murilo says he will copy Cristiano Ronaldo's trademark 'SIU' celebration if he scores against Lionel Messi's Inter Miami at the Club World Cup.
Ilkay Gundogan scored two goals as Manchester City comfortably dispatched Emirati club Al Ain 6-0 on Sunday to ease into the knockout stage of the Club World Cup from Group G along with Juventus.
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said he believed Antonio Rüdiger when the player told him he was a victim of racist abuse during their 3-1 win against Mexican side Pachuca at the Club World Cup on Sunday.
After a shock exclusion from Nigeria's squad to next month's Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Washington Spirit striker Gift Monday has expressed her deep disappointment, but also her support from afar.
United States manager Mauricio Pochettino said he was pleased to see his team deliver a "professional performance" in defeating Haiti 2-1 in the Concacaf Gold Cup.
Three spectators died and more than 70 others were injured after falling from the upper stand of a stadium following MC Alger's Algerian top-flight title win.
John Stones has admitted to going through "dark days" during his injury nightmare last season but now fit again he says he's ready to fight for his place at Manchester City.