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      Diletta Leotta wows in busty outfit at Fifa Club World Cup draw but fans baffled as Italy icon calls her an ‘immigrant’

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      DILETTA LEOTTA stole the show as she made her entrance during the Fifa Club World Cup draw.The initial opening of the draw by presenter Samantha Johnson.Diletta Leotta stunned in a black dress as she joined presenting duties for the Fifa Club World CupCredit: GettyAlessandro Del Piero joked they were ‘immigrants’Credit: GettyHowever, a short while later Leotta was introduced to join and help out with presenting duties.The Italian Dazn presenter wore a dazzling black dress for the occasion.But as she made her entrance, Alessandro Del Piero made some strange comments to welcome her.He was heard firstly saying: “Another Italian in Miami.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDel Piero then added: “Another wave of immigrants.”Johnson stood by and awkwardly laughed at the comment, trying to brush it off.Fortunately for the draw, Leotta did not allow the comment to knock her off stride.She said her greetings to Del Piero and Johnson when making it to the stage before carrying on with the rest of the draw in a professional manner.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe bizarre draw also saw a surprise appearance from US President-elect Donald Trump.Arsene Wenger was then forced to dance later on by co-host Ana Jurka in their downtown Miami studio.Football fans say ‘I’m dying of cringe’ as Arsene Wenger DANCES on stage at live Fifa Club World Cup drawThe draw itself saw Chelsea drawn against Flamengo, Esperance Tunisie and Club Leon in Group D.Meanwhile, Manchester City were placed in Group G against Juventus, Wydad and Al Ain.Leotta is married to ex-Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius.The couple welcomed their first child together earlier this year. More

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      Fifa Club World Cup 2025 draw in full as Chelsea get shock reunion with cult hero while Man City face European giants

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      CHELSEA landed a plum draw in the inaugural Fifa Club World Cup – including a reunion with a club cult hero.The revamped tournament will now be contested with a similar format to the World Cup – staged next year in America from June 15-July 13 and featuring 32 of the globe’s top teams.Gianni Infantino with the new Club World Cup TrophyCredit: GettyThere was a special message from US President-elect Donald TrumpCredit: EPATrump’s daughter Ivanka was at the draw, and her son Theo helped pick out the first teamCredit: APDiletta Leotta was on hand to present the showCredit: EPAIt all kicked off with a glitzy group-stage draw from Miami, featuring a host of global football legends, and presented, in part, by Italian beauty, and former Premier League Wag, Diletta Leotta.Each country is limited to two entrants in the tournament, with the Blues and Manchester City taking England’s slots as the two most recent Champions League winners.Chelsea wound up in Group D, along with Brazil’s Flamengo, Club Leon of Mexico and Esperance de Tunis from Tunisia. And that likely means a shock clash against for Blues title winner David Luiz, who is still playing for the Brazilians at the age of 37.READ MORE IN football City meanwhile face Italian giants Juventus, Morocco’s Wydad AC and Al Ain of the UAE.Jude Bellingham’s Real Madrid will play Saudi champions Al Hilal, RB Salzburg of Austria and Mexico’s Pachuca.Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich take on Benfica, Boca Juniors and Aukland City in Group C. Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger was on hand to help pick out the teams but only after being made to perform some awkward dad dancing.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSUS President-elect Donald Trump’s eight-year-old grandson Theo also helped pick out the draw with the politician’s daughter Ivanka.There was even a message from President Trump – who referred to Fifa president Gianni Infantino as “Jonny”. Fans baffled as Donald Trump sends bizarre video message to pal ‘Jonny’ Infantino before Fifa Club World Cup drawDavid Luiz won the Premier League with Chelsea and now could face them aged 37Credit: PA:Press AssociationTrump said: “The event is going to be incredible. I will try and be there if I can, I would, we’ll see what happens.”But I just want to say you’re led by a man named Jonny, I just know him as Jonny and he’s a winner and he’s the president and I’m the president.”We’ve known each other a long time and I’m so honoured to have this kind of relationship because Soccer is going through the roof as everybody knows.”It’s been doing so fantastically well, my son Baron is a tremendous soccer fan, he’s actually a good player – I guess not quite that kind of good but he’s a very good player.”But he loves soccer and it really is taking over the United States in terms of a sport and I congratulate everybody.”But in particular I wish you too have a good time and I want to send my highest regards and respect to Johnny.”It’s been an honour to be with you and will be with you very soon and we’re going to watch the World Cup very importantly also very soon.”I was very responsible along with Johnny in getting it and it’s going to be a fantastic thing.”The new Club World Cup format sees teams divided into eight groups of four and play each other once.Top two teams in each group then progress to the knockout stage.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe last 16 is the first single knockout round – followed by the quarter-final, semi-final and then final.Details on how fans can watch the Club World Cup emerged earlier this week, with DAZN snapping up the rights.Arsene Wenger performed some awkward dad dancingCredit: https://x.com/DAZN_ESBrazilian model Adriana Lima also presentedCredit: AFPDiletta Leotta with host Samantha Johnson Alessandro del PieroCredit: EPA More

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      Football fans say ‘I’m dying of cringe’ as Arsene Wenger DANCES on stage at live Fifa Club World Cup draw

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      ARSENE WENGER left fans in stitches after he was awkwardly forced to dance live on air.The legendary ex-Arsenal boss works as Fifa’s Chief of Global Football Development.Arsene Wenger left fans stunned after he danced live on airCredit: https://x.com/DAZN_ESThe ex-Arsenal boss was roped into dancing by co-host Ana JurkaCredit: https://x.com/DAZN_ESFans were left ‘dying at cringe’Credit: https://x.com/DAZN_ESHe made an appearance during the Fifa Club World Cup live draw.However, fans did not expect the 75-year-old to be roped into dancing.After the broadcast switched over to the downtown Miami studio, co-host Ana Jurka introduced some of the guests including singer Vikina, also nicknamed Miss 305.Vikina was asked to bring the Miami party and burst out into a dance.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, Jurka then gestured over to Wenger to go towards her and said: “You promised me.”Wenger pretended to run away but he was then counted down before bursting out into some dance moves. Fans were left astonished by the turn of events. Reacting on social media, one fan said: “I’m dying of cringe. Enough. They screwed Wenger, this was all a mistake.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA second said: “Wenger, what are you doing…”A third added: “Arsene Wenger is now being forced to dance. God, this whole thing has been horrific.”Fans baffled as Donald Trump sends bizarre video message to pal ‘Jonny’ Infantino before Fifa Club World Cup drawAnother said: “Cringing watching the hosts make Arsene Wenger dance on stage at the Fifa Club World Cup draw…”Wenger was not the only person to leave fans scratching their heads, with US President-elect, Donald Trump, making a shock appearance during the stream. More

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      Fans baffled as Donald Trump sends bizarre video message to pal ‘Jonny’ Infantino before Fifa Club World Cup draw

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      FOOTBALL fans were left baffled after US President-elect Donald Trump made a surprise appearance during the draw for the Fifa Club World Cup.Chelsea and Manchester City were among the 32 teams across the world waiting to find out who they would be drawn against for the controversial post-season tournament.Donald Trump made a surprise appearance during the draw for the Fifa Club World Cup after being introduced by Gianni InfantinoCredit: ReutersHe was introduced by his ‘friend’, ‘Johnny’ who later revealed the trophy for the tournamentCredit: ReutersHowever, during a speech by Fifa president Gianni Infantino, Trump made an appearance with a pre-recorded message, although some fans believed he mispronounced the Fifa president’s name.He said: “The event is going to be incredible. I will try and be there if I can, I would, we’ll see what happens.”But I just want to say you’re led by a man named Jonny, I just know him as Jonny and he’s a winner and he’s the president and I’m the president.”We’ve known each other a long time and I’m so honoured to have this kind of relationship because Soccer is going through the roof as everybody knows.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 78-year-old continued by speaking about his son, Baron, and his relationship with football.He added: “It’s been doing so fantastically well, my son Baron is a tremendous soccer fan, he’s actually a good player – I guess not quite that kind of good but he’s a very good player.”But he loves soccer and it really is taking over the United States in terms of a sport and I congratulate everybody.”But in particular I wish you too have a good time and I want to send my highest regards and respect to Jonny.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe ex-Arsenal boss was roped into dancing by co-host Ana JurkaCredit: https://x.com/DAZN_ES”It’s been an honour to be with you and will be with you very soon and we’re going to watch the World Cup very importantly also very soon.”I was very responsible along with Jonny in getting it and it’s going to be a fantastic thing.”Football fans say ‘I’m dying of cringe’ as Arsene Wenger DANCES on stage at live Fifa Club World Cup drawReacting to the appearance, one fan online said: “What’s Trump saying about Gianni lmao, he pronounced it as Johnny.”A second said: “My goodness, this Fifa Club World Cup draw has had an address from Donald Trump. Absurdity.”A third added: “Donald Trump randomly showed up at the Fifa club world cup draw.”The opening game of the tournament will be in Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, with the USA.Trump’s video was far from the only bizarre moment from the draw.Fans couldn’t believe their eyes when they later spotted former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger DANCING live on camera.Meanwhile, the trophy of the tournament was also revealed as a stunning gold plate – which Infantino opened with a huge golden KEY. More

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      Fifa Club World Cup draw simulated with Chelsea landing horror group and Man City facing Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami

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      THE REVAMPED Fifa Club World Cup increases to 32 teams in 2025 with Manchester City and Chelsea among those in action. It will now be contested with a similar format to the World Cup, staged next year in America from June 15-July 13.Erling Haaland’s Manchester City are a top seed in the groupCredit: RexCole Palmer’s Chelsea face a horror drawCredit: RexTeams will be divided into eight groups of four and play each other once, with the top two teams in each group progressing to the knockout stage.The last 16 is the first single knockout round – followed by the quarter-final, semi-final and then final.But it all kicks off with the group-stage draw, staged in Miami, where the likes of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich find out their fate.Certain teams cannot draw each other, for example sides from the same league such as Chelsea and City or Flamengo and Fluminense.READ MORE IN football Fifa split the top seeding pot by handing four slots to Europe and four to South America, based on their continental coefficient ranking.So City, Madrid, Bayern and PSG are joined by Brazilians Flamengo, Palmeiras and Fluminense and Argentina’s River Plate.The other eight European sides, including Chelsea, are in pot two.Pot three is made up of the remaining South American teams – Boca Juniors and Botafogo – and the two highest ranked sides from the other three major confederations.Most read in FootballPot four will see the remaining sides, although Inter Miami are already confirmed as playing in Group A and Seattle Sounders will play all their games at home.SunSport simulated the draw and it would be exciting news for City fans but not so much for Chelsea.Fifa confirm 12 stadiums for new-look Club World Cup including TWO £1.2BILLION NFL grounds and 88,500-seat Olympic venueThe Premier League champions drew Inter Milan, Botafogo and Inter Miami – meaning they would come up against Lionel Messi. But Chelsea suffered a horror draw alongside Real Madrid, Monterrey of Mexico and South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns FC.There were also glamour ties including Flamengo vs Port and Palmeiras vs Juventus. Boca Juniors vs Bayern Munich also looks particularly exciting.Details on how footy fans can watch the Club World Cup emerged earlier this week, with DAZN snapping up the rights. More

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      Fifa Club World Cup draw: Live stream FREE, start time, format, pots and which teams will be playing

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      THE Fifa Club World Cup draw will take place in Miami TODAY.Two clubs will represent England in the newly revamped tournament taking place next summer.Manchester City won the Fifa Club World Cup in 2023Credit: APPremier League giants Chelsea and Manchester City have qualified for the Club World Cup as both sides have won the Champions League in the last four years.Pep Guardiola’s men are the current champions after they thrashed Fluminense 4-0 in the 2023 final.The 21st edition will see the tournament expanded to 32 clubs – SunSport brings you all the information you need ahead of the draw.When is the Club World Cup draw?The Club World Cup draw will take place on Thursday, December 5.The draw will take place at 6pm GMT.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhat’s the format of the Club World Cup format?The revamped Club World Cup will run in a similar way to the international World Cup.32 teams that have qualified will be divided into eight groups of four, who will play each other once, with the top two teams in each group progressing to the knockout stage.The last 16 is the first single knockout round – followed by the quarter-final, semi-final and then final.There is no third-place play-off between the two losing semi-finalists.Most read in FootballWhat are the Club World Cup draw pots?Pot 1Manchester City (ENG)Real Madrid (ESP)Bayern Munich (GER)PSG (FRA)Flamengo (BRA)Palmeiras (BRA)River Plate (ARG)Fluminense (BRA)Pot 2Chelsea (ENG)Dortmund (GER)Inter (ITA)FC Porto (POR)Atletico Madrid (ESP)Benfica (POR)Juventus (ITA)Salzburg (AUT)Pot 3Al Hilal (SAU)Ulsan HD (SOUTH COLOR)Al Ahly (EGI)Wydad Casablanca (MAR)Monterrey (MEX)Leon (MEX)Boca Juniors (ARG)Botafogo (BRA)Pot 4Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN)Al Ain (UAE)Hope of Tunis (TUN)Mamelodi Sundowns (AFR)Pachuca (MEX)Seattle Sounders (USA)Auckland City (NZL)Inter Miami (USA)READ MORE SUN STORIESHow to watch the Club World Cup draw FREEThe Club World Cup draw will be broadcast live on Fifa.com for FREE.You can also catch the event via Fifa’s official YouTube channel.When is the Club World Cup?The Club World Cup begins on Sunday, June 15 2025.It will take place over 29 days.The final will take place on Sunday, July 13.The United States will host the Club World Cup. More

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      Major broadcast decision as Fifa Club World Cup 2025 lands £790million TV deal

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      UK-BASED streaming giant DAZN has won the broadcast rights to Fifa’s new Club World Cup.In a deal that has been rumoured for weeks, the company, whose headquarters are in London, agreed a £790m contract to screen all 63 matches in the inaugural tournament.DAZN has won the broadcast rights to Fifa’s new Club World CupMan City are the reigning Club World Cup championsCredit: GettyFifa President Gianni Infantino will be in Miami to help conduct the draw in which the fate of the 32 teams, including Chelsea, Manchester City, Jude Bellingham’s Real Madrid and Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich, will be known.And the confirmation of the DAZN deal – with suggestions that it might lead to significant investment in the company from Saudi Arabia – will add further impetus to Infantino’s belief that the tournament will be a major success.Unlike the World Cup, the new tournament is not one of the UK’s “listed events” that must be screened on free to air terrestrial television.But the terms of the DAZN deal will ensure that the matches will all be freely available through the streaming platform.READ MORE IN football Hailing a “landmark agreement”, Fifa said the entire tournament would be “live-streamed, free to view on DAZN worldwide” although the company could sub-license games to linear broadcasters in markets.Infantino said: “This deal means every single football fan across the globe can watch the best players from the 32 best clubs compete in the new Fifa Club World Cup to be the first official ‘Fifa Club World Champions’.“The new Fifa Club World Cup is a merit-based, inclusive tournament that will be the pinnacle of global club football, capturing the imagination of players and fans across the world. “Through this broadcasting agreement, billions of football fans worldwide can now watch what will be the most widely accessible club football tournament ever – and FOR FREE.”Most read in FootballAll 32 Club World Cup Teams Pot 1: Manchester City (England), Real Madrid (Spain), Bayern Munich (Germany), PSG (France), Flamengo (Brazil), Palmeiras (Brazil), River Plate (Argentina), and Fluminense (Brazil)Pot 2: Chelsea (England), Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Inter (Italy), Porto (Portugal), Atlético de Madrid (Spain), Juventus (Italy), and Salzburg (Austria).Pot 3: Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia), Ulsan HD (South Korea), Al Ahly FC (Egypt), Wydad AC (Morocco), Monterrey (Mexico), Club León (Mexico), Boca Juniors (Argentina), and Botafogo (Brazil).Pot 4: Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan), Al Ain FC (UAE), Esperance (Tunisia), Mamelodi Sundowns FC (South Africa), Pachuca (Mexico), Seattle Sounders FC (USA), Auckland City (Australia), and Inter Miami (USA).CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe US – who will also be hosting the World Cup proper in 2026 alongside Mexico and Canada – will offer up 12 stadiums for the tournament.The chosen grounds range from capacities of 20,000 to a whopping 88,500.Matches will stretch from coast to coast with games played in iconic US cities like Los Angeles, Nashville and Washington D.C. More

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      Champions League club forced to change name and adopt new badge by Fifa as announcement made

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      A CHAMPIONS LEAGUE club has been forced to change their name and adopt a new badge by Fifa.The world’s governing football body today announced details for next summer’s first 32-team Club World Cup.A Champions League club has changed their name and adopted a new badgeThe historic tournament sees English duo Chelsea and Manchester City join a host of other top names in Thursday’s draw.Taking place in Miami, Chelsea could be drawn against giants like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain.While City risk landing tricky sides including Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.But Pep Guardiola’s defending champs could end up playing a side boasting a brand new name and badge.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAustrian giants RB Salzburg are now officially being called FC Salzburg by Fifa.The decision mirrors one taken by Uefa earlier this season, allowing them to compete in the Champions League.FC Salzburg are owned by energy drink giants Red Bull, as are German side RB Leipzig.But with both sides competing in the same competition, Salzburg were forced to undergo an official name change to avoid a conflict of interest.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd Fifa have continued in Uefa’s footsteps by also making Salzburg drop their RB tag.Indeed, the Austrian team’s badge has also changed.Fifa confirm 12 stadiums for new-look Club World Cup including TWO £1.2BILLION NFL grounds and 88,500-seat Olympic venueRed Bull Salzburg are now known as FC SalzburgTheir club badge has been tweaked to show just one bullCredit: GettyBefore it used to show two bulls competing under the words ‘Red Bull’.But the wording has now been modified to just ‘FC’, while one of the bulls has been removed completely.All eyes will now be on Thursday’s draw, which takes place in Miami.Next summer’s tournament will be played in the USA and runs between June 15 and July 13.Club World Cup draw potsPOT 1Real MadridBayern MunichRiver PlateFluminensePOT 2Borussia DortmundInter MilanAtletico MadridFC SalzburgPOT 3CF MonterreyBoca JuniorsPOT 4Urawa Red DiamondsEsperance Sportive de TunisieMamelodi SundownsCF PachucaSeattle SoundersAuckland CityInter Miami More