Real Madrid No-Show Disrupts Club World Cup in Paris

Real Madrid skipped last year's Ballon d'Or ceremony when their nominee didn't win, seen as a petulant move. In the Copa Gianni semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain, they were outplayed and lost 4-0. PSG's energetic performance overwhelmed Real Madrid, who struggled to keep up.

Thibaut Courtois made impressive saves, but Real Madrid's defense faltered, allowing PSG to score. Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid's coach, acknowledged the team's shortcomings and praised PSG's cohesive play. PSG now aims to win the quadruple by defeating Chelsea in the final.

In Euro 2025, Group A matches are ongoing. Chelsea's former player John Terry revealed a clause in his Aston Villa contract that prevented him from playing against Chelsea if Villa got promoted. Luis Enrique, PSG's coach, praised his team's performance against Real Madrid and looks forward to facing Chelsea in the final.

The referee's decision to end the match right at 90 minutes raised questions about sparing Real Madrid further embarrassment. In other news, a former coach shared a unique experience from a match in 1994. Letters to the editor highlighted corrections and additional information on previous articles.