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<br>Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as PSG meet Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup at the MetLife Stadium.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Good luck, Chelsea<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Well, I think we know who the favourites are.<br><br><br>If there are any of you out there who think Chelsea are in any way, shape, or form the team to beat on Sunday, then I want what you are drinking.<br><br><br>Must be strong!<br><br><br>After that performance, it's hard to see any way that Enzo Maresca's side can do damage to PSG in the Club World Cup final.<br><br><br>Luis Enrique's side are by far and away the best team in the world; they just made a mockery of a Real Madrid team filled with galacticos.<br><br><br>As they always do, the Champions League winners came out all guns blazing, and both Fabian Ruiz and Ousmane Dembele found the back of the net after two terrible Real Madrid mistakes within the first 10 minutes.<br><br><br>By 24 minutes, they had three. Fabian Ruiz rounded off one of the best counter-attacking moves I have ever witnessed.<br><br><br>PSG coasted for most of the second half, but they still managed to compound Madrid's embarrassment with a fourth from Goncalo Ramos late on.<br><br><br>Next up: Chelsea. Be there or be square.<br><br><br>Thank you for joining me this evening, all of you. I will be back again this weekend.<br><br><br>Over and out.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>21:48<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Alonso: 'It'll take time'<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid boss, on DAZN:<br><br><br><br>At the beginning the setback was strong enough, we knew that the task would be tough. Today, at the moment the feeling is not the best, but we'll have to try and learn from today. It'll take time.<br><br><br>At the moment we need a proper break. This is not the beginning of next year, just the end of the season.<br><br><br>We can take positives, and lessons from today. We're not the first to face such a good team, and today we've faced one of the best in the world. We want to be there, but it'll take time.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>21:43<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Ragged Real<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Xabi Alonso, you have a lot of work to do.<br><br><br>I mean, this is something we knew anyway, as the Spaniard has a completely different style to that of his predecessor Carlo Ancelotti.<br><br><br>But even still, with the talent that side possesses, this will come as a huge shock to them.<br><br><br>They have just been dismantled, and in some style.<br><br><br>Los Blancos need to have their rest, and they get back on that horse. It's a long season ahead.<br><br><br>Giddy up!<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>21:38<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Enrique: 'Dembele deserves to win everything'<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Luis Enrique, PSG manager, speaking to DAZN:<br><br><br><br>I feel great. I think we started the game very well, and we are happy with the performance. With those conditions, it's tough, but we are in a special moment during a special season.<br><br>On Ousmane Dembele:<br><br><br><br>It's the first match in this tournament that we can use [start] Ousmane and I think he has been our best player this season. He deserves to win everything because he gives his all to the club and has done all season.<br><br>On the final:<br><br><br><br>We are going to try [and win]. We just have to take one more step against a good team like Chelsea, but we are almost there and we want to make history for our club.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>21:33<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>'A masterclass from PSG'<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>John Obi Mikel, former Chelsea midfielder, on DAZN:<br><br><br><br>I don't think anybody wants to play PSG right now. Every team in the world right now is looking at them asking, 'how can we play like this?' Everything they did was an absolute masterclass.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>21:28<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Dazzling Dembele<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Where do I start with Ousmane Dembele?<br><br><br>I mean, I still find it hard to believe just how far the Frenchman has come while at PSG. I always question whether I am actually watching him, or am dreaming.<br><br><br>Luis Enrique has completely turned Dembele's career around; he is totally different from his time at Barcelona.<br><br><br>The winger is such a hard worker these days. He leads the press like a player possessed - it was his pressing that led to the opening two goals.<br><br><br>I'm sorry, but he simply has to win the Ballon d'Or this season; it would be a crime if it went to anybody else.<br><br><br>Another dazzling display in a dazzling campaign.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>21:25<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>A first for Real<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Wow, what a stat this is.<br><br><br>Do you know that this is the very first time that Real Madrid have suffered a defeat at the Fifa Club World Cup, in their 21st match, including previous formats. <br><br><br>That's mental, is it not?<br><br><br>The other five times they have played this tournament, they have gone on to win it. Not this year, though.<br><br><br>Also, the four goals they have just shipped are the most they have allowed in any match in the competition.<br><br><br>Not a good day for Los Blancos.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>21:21<br><br><br><br><br><br>'Real did not resemble a team'<br><br>By Kieran Gill At Metlife Stadium<br><br><br>For all their Galacticos - Kylian Mbappe started for the first time at this Club World Cup - Real did not resemble a team. Certainly, they were nowhere near as coherent as their counterparts.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>21:16<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Fabian: 'A perfect performance'<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Fabian Ruiz, PSG goalscorer, speaking to DAZN:<br><br><br><br>It was an incredible game, a perfect performance especially considering the heat, the temperature. It was a brilliant performance against a top team in Real Madrid, and we are really happy we have gone through.<br><br><br>Happy for the goals, but mostly just happy about the win. We just need to celebrate, we are through to the final. It will be difficult [against Chelsea], we know they are a good team; they are doing well. But hopefully we can win it and finish the season in the best way possible.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>21:12<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>'PSG the team to beat'<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Gareth Bale, former Real Madrid winger, on DAZN:<br><br><br><br>It feels like PSG took their foot off the gas a little in the second half, maybe to save legs for the final. They are the team to beat in world football; European champions for a reason.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>21:08<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>WATCH: Ramos finishes Madrid off<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>I want to talk about the celebration, not the goal.<br><br><br>Don't get me wrong, it's a lovely dinner, but the celebration is just a reminder of the tragic events of last week.<br><br><br>Life will, of course, move on, but Diogo Jota will always be in the footballing community's hearts and minds after his tragic passing last week.<br><br><br>Goncalo Ramos was one of the Portuguese strikers fighting with Jota for a starting spot in Roberto Martinez's team; he would have known him well.<br><br><br>A lovely tribute from the striker nearly a week on from Jota's death.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>21:04<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Perfect PSG<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Wow.<br><br><br>I mean, I did not see that coming. Yes, that second half wasn't quite as crazy as the first, but I still haven't gotten over those first 24 minutes.<br><br><br>PSG are just juggernauts; they seem unbeatable.<br><br><br>This is a team that has already won a treble, and now they look destined to add more silverware to their cabinet.<br><br><br>If I were a Chelsea fan, I would be bricking it for Sunday.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>21:01<br><br><br><br><br><br>FULL-TIME: PSG 4-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>The referee puts Real Madrid out of their misery.<br><br><br>He doesn't bother adding any stoppage time on when there definitely should have been some. Too nice.<br><br><br>PSG have just humbled Real Madrid, and some.<br><br><br>The Champions League winners show why they are the best side in the world by ripping apart the record five-time winners of the Club World Cup.<br><br><br>Chelsea awaits.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:58, 87'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Goal:PSG 4-0 Real Madrid (Ramos 87')<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Calm, cool, collected.<br><br><br>There is no doubt about the result now, PSG will be in the final against Chelsea on Sunday.<br><br><br>Real Madrid fail to clear their lines, Bradley Barcola finds Goncalo Ramos, who takes a touch, turns, and blasts past Thibaut Courtois.<br><br><br>He then pays tribute to the late Diogo Jota, whom he played with internationally, as he does his iconic game-playing celebration.<br><br><br>Touching.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:58<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Erm... what is going on?<br><br><br>It appears as though Eder Militao has had enough of seeing his strikers failing to score.<br><br><br>He is trying to do it all alone and has a pop from 25 yards out, but his effort is parried away.<br><br><br>Does he not have a nosebleed?<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:56, 84'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>CLOSE! PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Oh my word, we actually witnessed a decent chance. About time.<br><br><br>It actually falls to Real Madrid (surprising, I know) as Eder Militao gets on the end of a corner.<br><br><br>He gets decent power on a header, but the ball flashes the wrong side of the post.<br><br><br>Close, but not close enough.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:54, 83'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>SUBSTITUTION: PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>This game is completely dead now.<br><br><br>The chances have dried up and we are sleepwalking to the final whistle.<br><br><br>The only posts I am writing now are about substitutions; it's a bit dull.<br><br><br>Anyway, Lucas Vazquez is on for Arda Guler.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:51, 81'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Remember when I said this felt like a home game for Real Madrid?<br><br><br>Well, how the mood has changed.<br><br><br>The only supporters I can hear now are the PSG ultras who are behind the goal, who are beating the drum as loudly as ever.<br><br><br>I love it when PSG are loud, they are some of the best in the biz.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:50, 79'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>SUBSTITUTION: PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>A final change for PSG.<br><br><br>Lee Kang-In is on for the [https://www.blogher.com/?s=magnificent magnificent] Nuno Mendes, as they rest his legs for the final.<br><br><br>PSG are almost home and hosed now.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:48, 77'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Here come the wet towels.<br><br><br>The sun is beating down as intensely as ever here in New Jersey, and the players are feeling the heat.<br><br><br>The majority currently have wet towels draped over their shoulders during a cooling break.<br><br><br>Don't blame them; I'm jealous.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:45, 74'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>BIG BLOCK! PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>That's a big block, that!<br><br><br>Lucas Beraldo has just denied Federico Valverde an absolute screamer of a goal.<br><br><br>The Real Madrid man hits the ball with venom, and it's heading for the top corner, but Beraldo gets his shoulder in the way.<br><br><br>Now, that will certainly leave a mark.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:44, 72'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>CHANCE! PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>PSG are still hungry for more.<br><br><br>Honestly, the amount they are still getting in behind Real Madrid, even without their main men, is silly.<br><br><br>Goncalo Ramos has another chance, but once again he wastes it, this time firing comfortably wide.<br><br><br>If only that were Ousmane Dembele, eh?<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:42, 71'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>SUBSTITUTION: PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Look who is on!<br><br><br>Real Madrid legend Dani Carvajal returns from his long-term injury, which he suffered back in October last year<br><br><br>A nice moment on a dismal day, as he comes on for Fran Garcia.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:40, 68'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Oh, Goncalo Ramos... what a waste.<br><br><br>Senny Mayulu sends the striker away on the counter, and you just know if that was Ousmane Dembele, that a goal would be the result.<br><br><br>But it wasn't, it's Ramos, and he ambles toward the box before seeing an effort easily blocked.<br><br><br>He has to do better there.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:37, 66'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>SUBSTITUTION: PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Fabian's field day comes to an end.<br><br><br>The midfielder has just put in one of his best displays in a PSG shirt, but now he is replaced by Warren Zaire-Emery.<br><br><br>Senny Mayulu is also on as he replaces Desire Doue.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:36, 64'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>SUBSTITUTION: PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Oh...<br><br><br>Just as Jude Bellingham has come to life, he is hooked by Xabi Alonso. Surprising.<br><br><br>But his replacement, Luka Modric, gets a huge roar, as this very may well be his final appearance in a Los Blancos shirt before his move to AC Milan.<br><br><br>Eder Militao and Brahim Diaz are also on for Raul Asencio and Vini Jnr.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:34, 63'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>CHANCE! PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Jude Bellingham has finally come to life!<br><br><br>From absolutely nowhere, he picks up the ball and just drives through the PSG midfield.<br><br><br>He has Kylian Mbappe as an option, but goes alone and drills the ball at goal.<br><br><br>But Gigi Donnarumma beats the ball away.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:33, 62'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>BIG TACKLE! PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>That's one hell of a tackle from Federico Valverde.<br><br><br>The ball rolls toward Bradley Barcola in the box, and he is set to wallop his foot through it.<br><br><br>But just as he goes to pull the trigger, Valverde slides through the ball, and the Frenchman, to save Real Madrid's bacon.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:32, 61'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Real Madrid just aren't learning, are they?<br><br><br>There is new blood on the pitch, but it's the same old story, as Bradley Barcola races away on the break.<br><br><br>Unlike his team-mates, though, he can't find a man in the middle, and the chance goes begging.<br><br><br>The danger is still very much there.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:30, 59'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>SUBSTITUTION: PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Ousmane Dembele's work is done.<br><br><br>What a performance from the Frenchman, he got PSG well on their way here due to his pressing.<br><br><br>He is replaced by Goncalo Ramos, while Bradley Barcola comes on for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.<br><br><br>Yay, no more crazy long shots.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:28, 57'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is annoying me a little, I can't lie.<br><br><br>Don't get me wrong, he is one hell of a player, but my word does he need to learn to stop shooting from distance ALL THE TIME.<br><br><br>I swear, every time I cover PSG, the Gopergian has about a million shots from outside the box, and they very rarely go in.<br><br><br>Yet again, he cuts inside and has a pop, but it goes comfortably wide.<br><br><br>Acheraf Hakimni then has a go, but his effort is saved. PSG are well on top again here.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:24, 53'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Real Madrid have had a shot, I repeat, Real Madrid have actually had a shot.<br><br><br>I know, I'm in shock too.<br><br><br>They finally manage to beat the PSG press and Kylian Mbappe plays a lovely one-two with Federico Valverde before having a pop on the edge of the area.<br><br><br>But he then nearly sends the ball into space with his effort.<br><br><br>You don't work for NASA, Kylian, you're meant to hit the target, not try and hit the stars.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:21, 50'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Aurelien Tchouameni is in a spot of bother here.<br><br><br>He fouls Joao neves after losing the ball to him, but he ends up the one on the ground in pain.<br><br><br>Time for the magic sponge, I guess.<br><br><br>And oh, just like that, as I was typing, it seems to have worked. He is going to be just fine.<br><br><br>The sponge always works.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:18, 48'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>DISALLOWED GOAL! - PSG<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>My word, this is ridiculous.<br><br><br>It's a near carbon copy of PSG's third goal, as they rip through Real Madrid yet again.<br><br><br>Ousmane Dembele gets in behind, slides across to Desire Doue, and the youngster finishes it off.<br><br><br>But the flag is up to spoil all the plaudits I was about to give.... Dembele went slightly early.<br><br><br>Still, that was magnificent.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:18, 47'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Oh my word, what a pass that is.<br><br><br>Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has just pinged a peach of a ball 40 yards over to Desire Doue. That is silly good.<br><br><br>Starting as fast as they finished the first half, I see.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:15, 46'<br><br><br><br><br><br>SECOND HALF: PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Oh, Real Madrid have come back out; they are not hiding away.<br><br><br>Fair play, I wouldn't want to play PSG for 45 minutes after being ripped apart like they were.<br><br><br>Anyway, both teams are back out, and off we go again.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:10<br><br><br><br><br><br>'I hope Chelsea aren't watching'<br><br>By Kieran Gill At Metlife Stadium<br><br><br>It takes some doing to reduce Real Madrid to looking like an amateurish rubble, but then, Paris Saint-Germain are that good. There has been football from another planet, and a privilege to watch live.<br><br><br>Chelsea's players are on a day off today. I hope they're using it to explore Manhattan rather than watching what's coming for them.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:08<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>'Mistakes led to PSG momentum'<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Gareth Bale, former Real Madrid winger, on DAZN:<br><br><br><br>I don't think it helped, the mistakes. Obviously, PSG have played very well, but those two mistakes have led to PSG getting the momentum. Real Madrid have had to chase the game, and it's become open.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:04<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Real ripped apart<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>I still can't believe what we have just witnessed.<br><br><br>I mean, I knew PSG were good, but they have just gone up to a gear I didn't know was even possible.<br><br><br>The Real Madrid players will be having nightmares for the next week, or longer, after that first 45 minutes.<br><br><br>They won't want to leave that dressing room for the second half, I bet.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>20:02<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>WATCH: Fabian adds a third<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Right, which goal shall I show you?<br><br><br>I've decided to show you the third because it's easily the best of the lot. An incredible counter, and a goal that isn't due to an error from Real Madrid.<br><br><br>Just look at Achraf Hakimi's wheels down that right flank, he is silly fast.<br><br><br>And well, it's just a superb goal all around.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:59<br><br><br><br><br><br>HALF-TIME: PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Almost 4-0 just before the whistle!<br><br><br>Ousmane Dembele attempts to catch Thibaut Courtois out with a lob from miles out, but the Belgian just about gets back.<br><br><br>I mean, what a half of footie from PSG.<br><br><br>They have just taken Real Madrid to school, a ridiculously dominant display from the Champions League winners.<br><br><br>Los Blancos need a miracle to come back from this.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:59, 47'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>CHANCE! PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Not another one? (I hope you know this meme)<br><br><br>Yep, PSG have had another chance, and this time Thibaut Courtois has to bail Real Madrid out.<br><br><br>A corner finds its way to the feet of Nuno Mendes, he races into the box, and then drills an effort at goal.<br><br><br>But the Belgian stopper beats it away.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:57<br><br><br><br><br><br>THREE added minutes<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Real Madrid will be begging to hear that whistle.<br><br><br>Well, they have just three more minutes of this nightmare to endure until it comes.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:56, 44'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Achraf Hakimi is running Real Madrid ragged here.<br><br><br>They can't get near him; he is just too quick. He either races past them or passes around them.<br><br><br>Quite the performance from the full-back.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:52, 40'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>CLOSE! PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Ohhh, it's so nearly four.<br><br><br>PSG are ripping through Real Madrid as often as I eat bowels of cereal. That's a lot, I'm telling ya (I love me some Krave).<br><br><br>Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is away this time, he bears down on Raul Asencio, cuts inside, and then bends a ferocious effort toward the far corner.<br><br><br>But it rips just past the post. For a second, I thought it was in.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:50, 38'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear...<br><br><br>Now that is controversial. What is the referee doing?<br><br><br>Kylian Mbappe flops like a salmon in the box to try and win a penalty, but nothing doing.<br><br><br>He stays down for no reason, though, and while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia races through at the other end, the ref decides to blow his whistle and stop play.<br><br><br>Terrible decision, that.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:49, 37'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Oh, that is filthy!!<br><br><br>Utterly ridiculous from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as he wins the ball off of Kylian Mbappe, then nutmegs Arda Guler before racing away.<br><br><br>He gallops miles before Jude Bellingham eventually gets back and slides through the ball brilliantly.<br><br><br>That skill, though. Cheeky.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:47, 36'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>This could very easily become a bore-fest.<br><br><br>I mean, PSG have done the hard work, they are three goals up and now just need to chill.<br><br><br>It's Real Madrid that have all the work to do, isn't it?<br><br><br>That being said, that's just not how PSG roll; they simply won't put their foot on the break.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:46, 34'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Right, off we go again.<br><br><br>Xabi Alonso gave a long, old speech then to try and get something into his players' heads.<br><br><br>I wonder what he said... maybe, 'don't be so rubbish.'<br><br><br>Well, he has made a tweak as Kyian Mbappe is now playing as the No 9, with Gonzalo Garcia out wide.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:42, 31'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>This could be any number.<br><br><br>PSG are just tightening their stranglehold on Real Madrid with each passing minute, it's quite incredible to watch.<br><br><br>Khvicha Kvaratskhelia tries to work his magic from range yet again, but as seems to happen quite a lot at the moment, his effort is blocked.<br><br><br>Madrid just can't get out, and they will be happy that the cooling break has now come.<br><br><br>Time to reset.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:39, 28'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>YELLOW CARD: PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>There's the frustration.<br><br><br>Aurelien Txhouameni has been given the run around today, and it seems he has snapped.<br><br><br>It's only been 28 minutes, yikes.<br><br><br>The Frenchman arrives late on Achraf Hakimi and nearly snaps the lad in half.<br><br><br>Clear yellow.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:38, 27'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>I bet Inter Milan fans know exactly how Real Madrid fans are feeling right now.<br><br><br>This is eerily similar to the Champions League final.<br><br><br>John Obi Mikel said it would be a 'shock' if PSG won this game... I bet he feels a little silly.<br><br><br>The Parisians are putting on a clinic.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:35, 24'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Goal:PSG 3-0 Real Madrid (Fabian 24')<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Wow, just wow.<br><br><br>That is an absolute joke of a goal, a counter-attack for the ages. Simply special from PSG.<br><br><br>Achraf Hakimi plays a give-and-go with Ousmane Dembele down the right and just gallops away.<br><br><br>He then finds Fabian, who takes a touch, and slides the ball past Thibaut Courtois for his second of the game.<br><br><br>Real Madrid have no idea what has hit them.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:35, 22'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>PSG 2-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>The MetLife comes alive again!<br><br><br>The fans rise as Kylian Mbappe picks up the ball down the left, races away, and then starts dancing inside.<br><br><br>They all gasp in anticipation as he pulls the trigger, but the ball just deflects comfortably into the arms of Gigi Donnarumma.<br><br><br>That's better, though.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:33, 21'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>PSG 2-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Nuno Mendes, take a bow.<br><br><br>Vinicius Jnr looks like he is in. You just think that Real Madrid have finally found a way through.<br><br><br>But then you remember PSG have Nuno Mendes.<br><br><br>The full-back comes from absolutely nowhere to somehow pinch the ball from the Brazilian winger.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:32, 20'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>CLOSE! PSG 2-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Real Madrid look shellshocked.<br><br><br>They simply can't handle PSG's intensity and look all over the place at the back both with and without the ball.<br><br><br>Achraf Hakimi almost makes them pay again as he drives a low effort toward the bottom corner.<br><br><br>But it flies just wide...<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:29, 17'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>PSG 2-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Federico Valverde is in for a long night.<br><br><br>Why do I say that?<br><br><br>Well, is has the unenviable task of trying to tie Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, which is not going well so far.<br><br><br>The Georgian dances inside, then outside, before pulling the trigger, but his shot is well blocked.<br><br><br>No wonder Trent Alexander-Arnold has chosen this game to be injured for...<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:27, 15'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>PSG 2-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Antonio Rudiger is such a funny footballer.<br><br><br>He always reminds me of Joel Matip, the way his legs just seem to fly everywhere like a daddy long legs spider.<br><br><br>After making a right mess leading to that second, he has just made a really odd attempt of trying to get the ball in the PSG box.<br><br><br>He flies off the ground with his legs wailing everywhere, while Nuno Mendes just takes the ball and runs away.<br><br><br>Makes me laugh, it really does.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:23<br><br><br><br><br><br>'PSG press is lethal'<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Kieran Gill, Mail Sport, at the MetLife Stadium:<br><br><br><br>Bloody Nora. First, Raul Asencio makes a mess. Then, Antonio Rudiger outdoes him. Real Madrid are putting on a defensive disaster-class in gifting Paris Saint-Germain a two-goal lead. <br><br><br>You can hear the amazement among the Spanish contingent in the press box. Both times, it was Ousmane Dembele picking their pockets. Chelsea can learn a great deal from watching this. That PSG press is lethal.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:23, 11'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>PSG 2-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Well... who saw that coming?<br><br><br>I had PSG down as the favourites, of course, but this is something else.<br><br><br>The whole of the MetLife has been stunned into silence. I don't think anybody thought this would happen.<br><br><br>Crazy, just crazy.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:20, 9'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Goal:PSG 2-0 Real Madrid (Dembele 9')<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>WHAT IS GOING ON?<br><br><br>It's another horror show from Real Madrid at the back to gift PSG a second in two minutes.<br><br><br>Antonio Rudiger gets in a right muddle as the ball comes his way, and Ousmane Dembele takes the ball off him, races through, and slots past Thibaut Courtois.<br><br><br>I can't believe what I am watching.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:18, 7'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Goal:PSG 1-0 Real Madrid (Fabian 7')<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>The perfect start for PSG!<br><br><br>Raul Asencio, what are you thinking? It's a moment of madness from the centre-back to gift the French side the lead.<br><br><br>He dilly-dallies on the ball in his own box and Ousmane Dembele pinches the ball off him before being wiped out by Thibaut Courtois.<br><br><br>Surely it's a penalty, but it doesn't matter as Fabian Ruiz sweeps home the rebound.<br><br><br>That's why they are the best in the world.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:17, 5'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>BIG SAVE! PSG 0-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>WOW. WOW. WOW.<br><br><br>How has Thibaut Courtois saved that?<br><br><br>Ousmane Dembele gets on the end of Achraf Hakimi's low cross just yards out, and looks set to score.<br><br><br>But from point-blank range, Courtois somehow stops it. mental.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:16, 4'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>CHANCE! PSG 0-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>My word, it really does feel like we are in Madrid... this is crazy.<br><br><br>PSG have the ball and pin Real Madrid back, and pretty much the whole stadium jeers them.<br><br><br>Just as I type that, Fabian Ruiz bends a belter toward the bottom corner and Thibaut Courtois has to push it away from goal.<br><br><br>A fast and fiery start.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:13, 2'<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>PSG 0-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Oh guys, I have a good feeling about this game.<br><br><br>Real Madrid are straight onto the front foot as the makeshift Bernabeu roars them forward.<br><br><br>Aurelien Tchouameni sees his name in lights after 70 seconds and has a pop from miles out.<br><br><br>He wins a corner as it's deflected wide, but nothing comes of it.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:11, 1'<br><br><br><br><br><br>KICK-OFF: PSG 0-0 Real Madrid<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Michael Buffer is at it again.<br><br><br>The Boxing legend was here yesterday to introduce Chelsea's semi-final, and today he belts out his famous catchphrase again.<br><br><br>You know what it is, I don't need to remind any of ya.<br><br><br>And with that, and a final countdown, this mammoth clash is now underway.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:09<br><br><br><br><br><br>'Not a fan of the MetLife'<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Kieran Gill, Mail Sport, at the MetLife Stadium:<br><br><br><br>PSG officials have told us here in the press room that FIFA have told them kick-off was delayed by 10 minutes due to the traffic outside. I'm not a fan of the MetLife Stadium, I have to say. <br><br><br>It's basically a £1billion stadium plonked in the middle of a massive car park, and an absolute nightmare to reach via public transport, unless you fancy splashing more than $100 on an Uber from Manhattan one way. <br><br><br>Don't imagine President Trump will be queueing for the once-an-hour 160 bus outside of the stadium when he turns up here for Sunday's final.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:08<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Fireworks time<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Guys, I'm very conflicted.<br><br><br>If you have been reading my Club World Cup blogs, then you will know just how strongly I dislike the player-by-player American introductions that they are doing.<br><br><br>That's not changed.<br><br><br>However, the razzle-dazzle of the fireworks, music, and fire cannons into the air is brilliant. It really sets the scene for what is going to be a massive game.<br><br><br>If they could do that with the normal walkouts, then I would be all for it.<br><br><br>Also, we need to get some of these DJs in the Premier League; they really know how to work a stadium.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>19:04<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Is this the Bernabeu?<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>It feels like I am at the Bernabeu.<br><br><br>There are white shirts absolutely everywhere; the MetLife has been filled by Los Blancos fans.<br><br><br>There are PSG fans here, but you can't see them or hear them due to the sheer noise that the Madrid supporters are making.<br><br><br>It's quite incredible, the atmosphere today.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>18:59<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Enrique: 'It's a special game'<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Luis Enrique, PSG boss, speaking on the fixture:<br><br><br><br>Playing against Real Madrid is always a special game. They are the most decorated club in the world.<br><br><br>We are delighted to be playing in a game like this because it means we have done a good job up to now. We are very close to playing another final and that is a true motivation.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>18:56<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Ronaldo in the house<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Oh, hello there.<br><br><br>Look who is at the MetLife Stadium today, none other than Ronaldo. What a baller he was.<br><br><br>Real Madrid could well do with R9 in his prime today if they are to get past this PSG team.<br><br><br>Oh well, Kylian Mbappe will have to do.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>18:52<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Mbappe faces former employers<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>I wonder how Kylian Mbappe is feeling right now.<br><br><br>For the first time since leaving PSG for Real Madrid last summer, he faces his old side.<br><br><br>It's weird because he is now playing a team who have just won the treble, including the Champions League, without him there.<br><br><br>Meanwhile, the Frenchman went trophyless with Real Madrid last term.<br><br><br>It's just classic, isn't it? He must have been fuming seeing PSG lifting Ol' Big Ears in May, even if he tries to tell you otherwise.<br><br><br>So, I imagine he will be desperate to get one over them today.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>18:49<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>10-minute delay KO<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Oh...<br><br><br>Well, we are going to have to hold off on our excitement for just a little bit, there is going to be a delay to kick-off.<br><br><br>Why is that?<br><br><br>Well, both PSG and Real Madrid were 20 minutes late to the stadium because of traffic in New York. Shock.<br><br><br>It's only a 10-minute delay, mind, so it's not exactly the end of the world.<br><br><br>We can be patient when it's a cracker like this.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>18:48<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Cracking atmosphere<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>It's about blooming time.<br><br><br>One of my main quarrels with this tournament has been how pants the crowds have been. Half the stadiums have been empty for matches in these competitions, and it's been silly.<br><br><br>But the MetLife is already pretty much packed to the brim; it's absolutely bouncing in there.<br><br><br>Oh yeah, and they are playing AC/DC. What a band.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>18:44<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Let's get excited<br><br>By Harry Bamforth<br><br>Oh Zac, stop flirting with me.<br><br><br>Only joking, those are some very kind words from my colleague there, and I appreciate them a lot.<br><br><br>Now, I have been excited for this game all night.<br><br><br>I can't lie, this is not a competition that I have been that buzzing about, we haven't had that many big match-ups.<br><br><br>But today, my word. This is what you call a blockbuster match.<br><br><br>The Champions League winners against five-time Club World Cup winner Real Madrid.<br><br><br>It's going to be a belter.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>18:40<br><br><br><br>Ciao for now<br><br>By Zac Campbell<br><br><br><br>Right, it's time for to say goodbye for now and leave in the company of my esteemed colleague Harry Bamforth. <br><br><br>He will no doubt be bringing his usual wit, class and expertise in spades.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>18:37<br><br><br><br>Chelsea await the winner of tonight's clash<br><br>By Zac Campbell<br><br><br><br>A reminder that Enzo Maresca's Chelsea await the winner of tonight's match.<br><br><br>The Blues beat Brazilian side Fluminense 2-0 on Tuesday evening thanks to a double from new signing Joao Pedro. <br><br><br><br><br><br>Fluminense 0-2 Chelsea: Pedro bags brace to send Blues to final<br><br>KIERAN GILL IN NEW JERSEY: Joao Pedro twice stood apologetically with his arms in the air, not wanting Fluminense's fans to think he was being disrespectful. It was a shame in a way.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>18:33<br><br><br><br>Jude Bellingham seen preparing for huge clash<br><br>By Zac Campbell<br><br><br><br>England and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham was seen warming up with his team-mates Federico Valverde and Arda Guler. <br><br><br>I doubt they were playing a quick round of Wembley before facing PSG, mind.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>18:29<br><br><br><br>Sweltering conditions in New Jersey<br><br>By Zac Campbell<br><br><br><br>While there have been storms in the vicinity, players, coaches and fans are in for another match in soaring temperatures at MetLife Stadium. <br><br><br>Kick-off is set to take place in temperatures exceeding 31C - meaning those in the stands will need to get their fans at the ready.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>18:24<br><br><br><br>History points to a Real Madrid win<br><br>By Zac Campbell<br><br><br><br>Going by previous encounters between the two sides, Real should be favourites for tonight but a football match is never won on paper of course. <br><br><br>The two sides have played each other on 11 occasions, with Real winning five times to PSG's four and three draws occurring. <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>18:18<br><br><br><br>Fans gearing up for kick-off<br><br>By Zac Campbell<br><br><br><br>With kick-off just under 45 minutes away, both sets of fans are eagerly anticipating tonight's clash of titans. <br><br><br>I wonder if the respective supporters ditched their croissants and bocadillos for a New York-style cream cheese and smoked salmon bagel this morning...<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>18:13<br><br><br><br>Los Blancos' pre-match preparations disrupted by storm<br><br>By Zac Campbell<br><br><br><br>A major flight delay due to adverse weather saw the team's flight delayed and meant that Xabi Alonso was unable to attend his pre-match press conference on Tuesday night. <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>18:10<br><br><br><br>FOLLOW THE ACTION FOR FREE ON DAZN<br><br>By Zac Campbell<br><br><br><br>Watch PSG vs Real Madrid and the Club World Cup FINAL free on DAZN<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>18:07<br><br><br><br>Enrique swerves Mbappe talk ahead of French striker's first game against former club<br><br>By Zac Campbell<br><br><br><br>Luis Enrique did not appear to be in the mood for mind games in his pre-match press conference when asked whether or not his side are better off without Mbappe.<br><br><br>'This is a question about the past and I'm not here to talk about the past, I'm only thinking about the future'. <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>18:03<br><br><br><br>TEAM NEWS - REAL MADRID<br><br>By Zac Campbell<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe are all included in Xabi Alonso's starting XI<br><br><br>There is no place in the matchday squad for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who missed training ahead of the clash. <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>18:02<br><br><br><br>TEAM NEWS - PSG<br><br>By Zac Campbell<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Right, time to bring you some team news ahead of kick-off at MetLife Stadium.<br><br><br>Both teams have gone strong as they look to progress to the final and be crowned as the best club side in the world.<br><br><br>Marquinhos, Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia all start for Luis Enrique's side<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>18:01<br><br><br><br>Good evening one and all<br><br>By Zac Campbell<br><br><br><br>Good evening everyone and welcome to Mail Sport's live blog of the Club World Cup semi-final between PSG and Real Madrid.<br><br><br>The clash - which pits the current Champions League holders against its previous winners - will determine who Chelsea face in the Club World Cup final on Sunday.<br><br><br>Tune is as we bring you all the key updates from tonight's action.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Key Updates<br><br>FULL-TIME: PSG 4-0 Real Madrid<br>View post<br><br><br><br>PSG 4-0 Real Madrid (Ramos 87')<br>View post<br><br><br><br>DISALLOWED GOAL! - PSG<br>View post<br><br><br><br>SECOND HALF: PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br>View post<br><br><br><br>HALF-TIME: PSG 3-0 Real Madrid<br>View post<br><br><br><br>PSG 3-0 Real Madrid (Fabian 24')<br>View post<br><br><br><br>PSG 2-0 Real Madrid (Dembele 9')<br>View post<br><br><br><br>PSG 1-0 Real Madrid (Fabian 7')<br>View post<br><br><br><br>KICK-OFF: PSG 0-0 Real Madrid<br>View post<br><br><br><br>10-minute delay KO<br>View post<br><br><br><br>TEAM NEWS - REAL MADRID<br>View post<br><br><br><br>TEAM NEWS - PSG<br>View post<br><br><br><br><br><br>TOP STORIES<br><br>Inside Man United's first week of pre-season as Gang of Five's shadow hangs over Carrington while club struggle to sell outcasts, writes CHRIS WHEELER<br><br>Erling Haaland and girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen look in incredible shape on extravagant yacht holiday in Ibiza - 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and attract the interest of a sports star... but he's left disappointed<br><br>I've known Christian Horner for 20 years - this is the inside story of his sacking, the startling comment he made to me just days beforehand... and what he and Geri will do next: JONATHAN McEVOY<br><br>$90m Yankees star DJ LeMahieu left furious as he is ousted from the team after struggling with the 'physical demands' of MLB<br><br>Father of woman at centre of Christian Horner's sex text scandal welcomes Red Bull F1 boss' sacking<br><br>Can you spot the famous royal couple in this picture who were invited to join Queensland's State of Origin dressing room party as special guests of friend Billy Slater?<br><br>Christian Horner thought he was untouchable at the top of F1 after brushing off THAT scandal - now he finally knows what comeuppance looks like... but there's still another stain hanging over him: IAN HERBERT<br><br>PSG 4-0 Real Madrid: Luis Enrique's side dismantle Los Blancos and will face Chelsea in Club World Cup final on Sunday, writes KIERAN GILL<br><br>Watch the VERY surprising way fans reacted to the Welcome to Country at State of Origin<br><br>Rio Ferdinand's son, 18, joins Premier League nepo-baby club after signing first professional contract with high-flying outfit<br><br>Christian Horner is SACKED by Red Bull, a year on from wife Geri standing by him despite sex texts scandal<br><br>Rory McIlory opens up on life in his new home in leafy Surrey with Erica Stoll after Masters champion finally granted his wife her wish<br><br>Red Bull 'sack Christian Horner's allies in wholesale clear-out at the constructor' - after team principal was dismissed one year on from sex texts scandal<br><br>New details come to light about State of [https://www.bbc.co.uk/search/?q=Origin%20star%27s Origin star's] awful family tragedy<br><br>Crystal Palace set to be THROWN OUT of the Europa League, as Lyon win appeal to stay in France's top flight... and another Premier League club is primed to replace them<br><br>Teary UFC icon Ben Askren breaks silence from his hospital bed and reveals he 'died FOUR times' before life-saving double lung transplant<br><br>Sweltering Wimbledon hit by TWO medical emergencies on Centre Court as world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka stops her semi-final to hand out water<br><br>Napoli chairman sends transfer message to Alejandro Garnacho and makes vow to Man United outcast amid exile by Ruben Amorim<br><br>Victim of brutal golf fight involving ex-hockey star details injuries after being punched and thrown into lake<br><br>Hockey team takes action after ex-NHL star punched rival golfer and threw him into a lake during brutal on-course fight<br><br>Sordid sex secrets of the NRL locker room: I know rugby league lads and - trust me - their 'kinks' will make your eyes water: JANA HOCKING<br><br>Footy fans accuse State of Origin star of a low act after he overcame sex tape scandal to play a big role in Queensland's stunning win<br><br>Gary Lineker reveals how Anthony Joshua left him uncomfortable for SEVEN HOURS at Wimbledon<br><br>Inter Milan 'join race for Chelsea star' as they 'rival Man United and Bayern Munich' for £52.7m man's signature<br><br>Matthew Stafford's wife Kelly reveals shock prenup details after husband's new $84m deal<br><br>Complaints making allegations about Thomas Partey were raised with Arsenal, the FA, and Premier League 'almost a YEAR' before he was arrested, it is claimed<br><br>The men who brought down Christian Horner: How Max Verstappen's VERY outspoken father and Red Bull revolters won F1 civil war over £12m-a-year reign of Geri Halliwell's husband<br><br>NBA failure LiAngelo Ball files for divorce from influencer wife just days after she announced pregnancy<br><br>Rory McIlroy debuts dramatic new hairstyle ahead of Scottish Open<br><br>Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres transfer 'at risk of COLLAPSE with negotiators not speaking for  [https://library.asia.ac.id/view/?catalog=gacor200 gacor200] three days'<br><br>Footy WAG exposes VERY unusual rule in 'prenup' with her AFL star boyfriend: 'People think I'm kidding, but this is a huge no-no!'<br><br>Rio Ferdinand sends warning to Man United as talks continue over Bryan Mbeumo deal with Red Devils still yet to meet Brentford's asking price<br><br>Max Verstappen breaks his silence on Christian Horner's Red Bull sacking with 26-word statement - after spending a decade together at the team<br><br>Jordan Henderson's Ajax contract is TERMINATED a year early: Club release statement on 'player's request'<br><br>Viktor Gyokeres transfer to Arsenal 'STALLS over key issue which threatens "total war" as negotiators fly home'<br><br>John Terry claims modern football is 'really BORING' - as Chelsea icon reveals why he no longer enjoys watching it<br><br>Tottenham agree £55m deal to sign star from Premier League rival as Thomas Frank inches closer to landing first big signing since taking over<br><br>WNBA fans fume as Angel Reese beats Caitlin Clark to prestigious honor<br><br>I was born without legs, idolizing an Olympic gymnast. She turned out to be my sister<br><br>Man United 'set for transfer windfall as former Red Devils academy star closes in on £43m move to Real Madrid'<br><br>Luis Diaz 'sets Barcelona compensation demand' as Spanish giants rival Bayern Munich for £60m-rated Liverpool winger<br><br>Tottenham 'line up move for £50m-rated Premier League star' - as Thomas Frank looks to strengthen attacking options<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Real MadridClub World CupPSG<br><br>