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While Juventus have had trouble scoring in the early going, they have enjoyed impressive defensive stability so far. They have yet to concede.

Juventus Player Ratings vs Real Madrid: Miraculous Di Gregorio

July 1, 2025 Marko Vrakela FIFA Club World Cup, Juventus, Player Ratings, Real Madrid, Serie A One comment

Serie A no longer has a representative at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup as Juventus failed to overcome Real Madrid. Gonzalo Garcia's second-half winner inspired La Liga giants to a narrow 1-0 win at Hard Rock Stadium.

Inter didn’t manage to persuade Como to let Cesc Fabregas go and will turn to Christian Chivu to succeed Simone Inzaghi in their dugout.

Inter Player Ratings vs Fluminense – Inert Nerazzurri Go Home

July 1, 2025 Marko Vrakela FIFA Club World Cup, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Player Ratings, Serie A Leave a comment

Inter Milan's journey at the 2025 FIFA World Cup ended abruptly at the hands of Brazilian giants Fluminense. Flu got the better of the Nerazzurri in the first knockout round, claiming a stunning 2-0 win at Bank of America Stadium.

Club World Cup Preview: Inter vs Fluminense – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

June 29, 2025 Marko Vrakela FIFA Club World Cup, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Serie A Leave a comment

Bank of America Stadium forms the backdrop for a handsomely-looking FIFA Club World Cup last-16 tie between Inter and Fluminense. A place in the quarter-finals is on the line as the two heavyweights in world football gear up for their maiden encounter.

New Juventus general manager Damien Comolli formally commenced his stay on Wednesday. He had a positive first contact with Igor Tudor.

Juventus Player Ratings vs Man City: Terrible Bianconeri Swept Aside

June 26, 2025 Marko Vrakela FIFA Club World Cup, International Football, Juventus, Manchester City, Player Ratings, Premier League, Serie A Leave a comment

Manchester City put Juventus to the sword in Thursday's heavyweight clash at the FIFA Club World Cup. Pep Guardiola's side demolished their Turin counterparts 5-2 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando to seal a top-place finish in Group G.

Club World Cup Preview: Inter vs River Plate – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

June 24, 2025 Marko Vrakela FIFA Club World Cup, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, River Plate, Serie A Leave a comment

A place in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals is on the line as Inter and River Plate go head-to-head at Lumen Field in Seattle. The two teams sitting at the top of Group E battle it out for more than just bragging rights.

Lautaro Martinez has set his sights on some glitzy team objectives after finishing lower than expected in the Balloon d’Or voting.

Inter Player Ratings vs Monterrey: Lautaro Spares Nerazzurri Blushes

June 18, 2025 Marko Vrakela FIFA Club World Cup, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Player Ratings, Serie A Leave a comment

Inter commenced their FIFA World Cup campaign with a middling 1-1 draw against Liga MX powerhouse Monterrey. The Serie A runners-up dominated possession and created the better chances but failed to convert their superiority into a winning start.

Club World Cup Preview: Monterrey vs Inter – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

June 16, 2025 Marko Vrakela FIFA Club World Cup, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Serie A Leave a comment

Serie A runners-up Inter return to the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time since 2010, seeking redemption for a heart-wrenching season. Inter's journey in a competitive-looking Group E gets underway at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, against seasoned campaigners CF Monterrey.

FIFA Club World Cup Group G Preview & Predictions: Meet Juventus Rivals

June 12, 2025 Marko Vrakela FIFA Club World Cup, International Football, Juventus, Manchester City, Serie A

Perhaps the FIFA Club World Cup could be a chance for out-of-sorts Juventus to put another lackluster season behind them. The newly formatted summer tournament is just around the corner, with the Bianconeri one of the two Serie A representatives in the United States.

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