FIFA Club World Cup Squads: Cherki & Reijnders to City, Osimhen Rejects Al Hilal, Chelsea Eyes Mo Kudus

FIFA Club World Cup Squads: Cherki & Reijnders to City, Osimhen Rejects Al Hilal, Chelsea Eyes Mo Kudus

With the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup only about four days away depending on your time zone, most of the clubs are announcing their squads after making last minute signings just in time for these players to be registered for the tournament.

In this article, we take a look at the clubs that have already announced their squads and the major transfer business that the big clubs are doing ahead of the commencement of this anticipated global showpiece.

Cherki signing his contract at Man City

🔵Manchester City 🏙:

Transfers: Cherki & Reijnders arrive for CWC

Manchester City kicked off the summer with a statement: four deals done in time to meet FIFA’s June 1–10 window for new signings to be eligible to play in the Club World Cup.

Rayan Ait-Nouri and Rayan Cherki were both signed officially by Pep’s Man City, with the former joining from Wolves on a five-year deal for £32 million while the latter joined from Lyon on also on a five-year deal worth about £34 million.

Reijnders signing his contract at Man City

Shortly after, midfielder Tijjani Reijnders arrived from AC Milan in a ~€55 million transfer—Guardiola’s answer to refreshing the midfield. Before Cherki was made official, Chelsea’s 3rd choice GK, Marcus Bettinelli, was signed by City on a one-year deal and registered for the FIFA CWC.

All four signings pushed City’s spending past the £100 million mark this summer.  Guardiola on Man City's squad for the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025: 'Everyone will go. It's not just for one game. We're going with the whole squad...”

Man City's Official Squad Heading to 2025 FIFA CWC in USA

🗣️Squad for Club World Cup Officially Announced:

Manchester City officially announced a 27-man squad for the 2025 FIFA CWC tournament in the USA on Wednesday, June 11. The squad as expected features all their four signings and many of the guys from last season with the exception of one player, Kevin DeBruyne.

🔵Al‑Hilal 🇸🇦:

Transfer saga: Osimhen snubs Saudi riches; Club Turns to Liverpool’s Nunez & Kante

Ait-Nouri presented as new Man City player

Al‑Hilal stunned the market by offering Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen a mega package: €75 million transfer fee plus €30 million per year in salary. The forward, however, chose to decline the offer—an emphatic rejection.

With Osimhen off the table, Al Hilal targets Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez as new manager Simone Inzaghi prepares his team for their first CWC match against a certain Real Madrid.

Al Hilal players celebrate their AFC Champions League triumph

They have also been reported to have asked about former Chelsea dynamo, Kante.

Squad for Club World Cup Not Announced Yet as of June 11th, 2025.

🔵Chelsea ⚽:

Transfer radar: Bid submitted for Dortmund’s Gittens; Mohammed Kudus Linked

Chelsea have reportedly submitted a second  bid, after the first was rejected, for Dortmund’s Jamie Bynoe-Gittens. While the Englishman has already been registered by Dortmund for the FIFA CWC, Chelsea hope to finalise a deal for the 20-year-old after the tournament in the USA.

2025 FIFA Club World Cup Title Tour

It is reported that Chelsea decided to go for Jamie after their main target, West Ham’s Ghanaian winger, Mohammed Kudus, was deemed too expensive by the club.

However, some sources say the Blues might could be plotting a high-profile move for Mo Kudus, after the FIFA CWC, with talks of a swap deal that could send Robert Sanchez to West Ham on the table.

Chelsea's Official Squad Heading to 2025 FIFA CWC in USA

They’ve also pursued Mike Maignan—offers were made, but clubs held firm. Kudus remains their most promising target.

🗣️Squad for Club World Cup Officially Announced:

Much like Real Madrid and Man City, Chelsea also announced their squad for the 2025 FIFA CWC tournament in the USA on Wednesday, June 11. Their 28-man squad as expected features new signings, Delap, Sarr, and Esugo while Joao Felix, Rahim Sterling and Disasi all were left out.

Trent presented as a Real Madrid player

⚪Real Madrid 🇪🇸

Transfer moves: Argentine 17-year-old Wonder kid done but won’t join CWC

Real Madrid is yet to announce their official squad for the FIFA CWC in the USA, but they have been a very busy club in the transfer window, and two of their new signings, Huijsen and Alexander-Arnold, are expected to be a part of the squad for the CWC.

TAA's Real Madrid Announcement

Meanwhile, they have reportedly completed the signing of 17-year-old River Plate marvel, Franco Mastantuono, who was reportedly 90 per cent on his way to becoming a PSG player.

That said, Franco, much like their left-back target, Carreras, also reportedly done at least on personal terms, is not expected to join the club for the FIFA CWC, with the two players all being registered for the tournament by their current clubs.

Real Madrid's Official Squad Heading to 2025 FIFA CWC in USA

Xabi Alonso (new manager) is apparently also pushing for more signings, with Real exploring attacking and midfield reinforcements.

🗣️Squad for Club World Cup Officially Announced:

Real Madrid, like City, also announced their squad for the 2025 FIFA CWC tournament in the USA on Wednesday, June 11. The 34-man squad as expected features all their two new signings, Trent and Huijsen, and a bunch of their Castilla academy players.

🔴Bayern Munich

Transfer News: Squad & New Signings Locked In

Bayern have officially confirmed a 29-player roster for the tournament, featuring Neuer, Kimmich, Musiala, Thomas Müller, Harry Kane, new signings Tah and Bischof, with some youth prospects.

Bayern's Official Squad Heading to 2025 FIFA CWC in USA

So far, the two signings are the only ones the Bavarian club have made with their long-time target, Florian Wirtz, choosing Liverpool over them, probably in loyalty to his boyhood club Bayer Leverkusen. Bayern are, however, expected to make moves in the market after the FIFA CWC.

🗣️Squad for Club World Cup Officially Announced:

The squad blends established internationals with emerging talents like Leon Klanac, Cassiano Kiala, and Lennart Karl, ready to challenge in the knockout stages.

Bayern's Official Squad Heading to 2025 FIFA CWC in USA

⚫Juventus 🇮🇹:

Transfer focus: Internal strengthening

Juventus have opted for internal consolidation ahead of the tournament, building on the previous summer’s signings such as Douglas Luiz, Khéphren Thuram, Teun Koopmeiners, and mid-season arrivals like Filip Kostić and Daniele Rugani.

No new major additions are expected; instead, Juve looks to maximise their existing talent pipeline.

Squad for Club World Cup Not Announced Yet as of June 11th, 2025.

Jobe Bellingham presented as new Dortmund player

🟡Borussia Dortmund 🇩🇪:

Transfer headlines: Jobe Bellingham & Squad Release

Dortmund have been themselves in this transfer window, very quiet but with some movements. Jobe Bellingham—brother of Jude—signed from Sunderland for around €33 million and will compete in the tournament. That is the biggest of their moves.

Chelsea’s attempts to land teen winger Jamie Gittens were rebuffed; Gittens will represent Dortmund at the FIFA CWC and has been named as part of the travelling squad.

Dortmund's Official Squad Heading to 2025 FIFA CWC in USA

🗣️Squad for Club World Cup Officially Announced:

On June 10, Dortmund officially announced a 28-player squad that includes Serhou Guirassy, Julian Brandt, Jobe Bellingham, Carney Chukwuemeka (loan), Gio Reyna, Silas Ostrzinski, Jamie Gittens, and others.

🗣️Other Clubs to Have Announced Squad for FIFA CWC:

PSG, Atletico Madrid, FC Porto, Benfica, Red Bull Salzburg, River Plate, Boca Juniors, Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Ahly, Wydad Athletic Club, among others have announced their official squads for the FIFA CWC along with Bayern and Dortmund.

Bayern's Official Squad Heading to 2025 FIFA CWC in USA

🔚Final Word:

Ahead of the US-based FIFA CWC (June 15–July 13, 2025), the financial arms race is undeniable. Manchester City reshuffled with Cherki and Reijnders, Bayern shored up defence, Real Madrid balanced stars and depth, and Dortmund welcomed Bellingham under a brotherly legacy.

These squads are now set to test their dollars on the pitch—and the outcomes will define whether heavy investment reaps the ultimate reward. You can check out the complete squads in the images attached.

Salzburg's Official Squad Heading to 2025 FIFA CWC in USA

 

River Plate's Official Squad Heading to 2025 FIFA CWC in USA
Boca Junior's Official Squad Heading to 2025 FIFA CWC in USA
FIFA CWC Training Camps for 32 Clubs

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Yamal, Rice, & Donnaruma In; Pedri, Sommer, & Guirassy Out: Analysis of UEFA TOTS & Best Player, Dembele & Best Young Player, Doue

Yamal, Rice, & Donnaruma In; Pedri, Sommer, & Guirassy Out: Analysis of UEFA TOTS & Best Player, Dembele & Best Young Player, Doue

A new UEFA Champions League winner was crowned last Saturday, with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) securing their first-ever title in a historic 5-0 victory over Inter Milan.

As is customary at the end of every UCL season, the competition’s organiser, UEFA, led by its Technical Observatory Team, released its team of the season.

And well, let’s just say, UEFA's Team of the Season (TOTS) and individual awards have sparked discussions regarding player selections and omissions.

🏆 UEFA Team of the Season (Complete XI) - Argument For & Against:

Goalkeeper (GK):

🏅Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG):

Donnarumma kept the goal for PSG in all their Champions League games, including the final, which, in honesty, was a holiday for the Italian. Donnarumma kept 6 clean sheets in 15 games, conceding 14 goals.

UEFA POTM Stats for the entire 24/25 Competition

🛡️ Defenders:

🏅Achraf Hakimi (PSG):

Hakimi's dynamic presence on the right flank was vital for PSG, contributing both defensively and offensively.

He scored in the quarterfinals and the opening goal in the final while consistently providing width and pace throughout the tournament for the French side.

In addition, he won the most possessions (110) and provided 5 assists, taking his total goal contributions to 9.

🏅Marquinhos (PSG):

As PSG's captain, Marquinhos led by example, organising the defence and contributing to the team's seven (7) clean sheets during the campaign while making the most clearances in the competition (92).

Some Stats Leaders from the 24/25 UEFA CL

🏅Alessandro Bastoni (Inter Milan):

Bastoni was a key figure in Inter's journey to the final, showcasing composure and strong defensive skills. Despite the heavy loss in the final, his performances throughout the tournament, especially the semi-finals against Barca, earned him a spot in the TOTS.

🏅Nuno Mendes (PSG):

Mendes provided balance on the left side of PSG's defence, combining defensive solidity with attacking support, contributing to the team's overall success.

The man with the most possession won (119) was most notable for keeping an in-form Mo Salah quiet for 2 legs.

⚙️ Midfielders:

UEFA's 24/26 Official TOTS

🏅Declan Rice (Arsenal):

Rice's commanding presence in midfield was pivotal for Arsenal's deep run in the competition. His ability to break up play and help out the attack stood out, even as Arsenal fell short in the semi-finals. Then of course, there are those two free-kick goals, you know which ones.

🏅Vitinha (PSG):

As the controller and orchestrator of the PSG team deep from midfield, the Portuguese midfielder caught the attention of the world in many of the French team’s games, including the final.

His 1,294 passes completed (the most in the competition) is not fluke as he took the role of a puppet master pulling the strings of his teammates and opponents too.

UEFA' 24/25 UCL Top Scorer's Table

🎯 Forwards:

🏅Ousmane Dembélé (PSG):

Dembélé was a constant threat on the wing, contributing eight (8) goals and six (6) assists in 15 matches. His pace and dribbling were instrumental in breaking down defences as he created the most chances (38).

🏅Lamine Yamal (Barcelona):

At only 17, Yamal was a very constant threat and a player Barca players looked to in the biggest games to do something special like maybe dribble his way into space to make or score a goal.

That this young lad completed the most dribbles in the UCL season (109), is very impressive.

UEFA CL POTS - Dembele

🏅Doue (PSG): 

Aged only 19 at the time, PSG’s versatile winger, Doue, is another young lad who announced his arrival to the world on the biggest stage possible with his performances, especially the one in the final (2G 1 A).

❌ Notable Absences:

🏆Yan Sommer (Inter):

While he was on the losing side in the final, Sommer delivered several standout performances even in games he conceded 3 because without his saves, Inter could have conceded more and yes, I am talking about the semi-final tie against Barca.

Add that to the fact that he kept the most clean sheets (7), made the most saves (54, just one more than Courtois), and had the 3rd best save percentage in the competition, and you wonder what Donnarumma is doing in the post of the TOTS.

 

🏆Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund):

Guirassy was the joint top scorer in the tournament with 13 goals, yet did not make the TOTS, raising questions about the selection criteria if a Doue with  5 and a Dembele with 8 in many more games are included.

Pedri (Barcelona):

Barcelona fans especially and many others could not believe Declan Rice got the nod over Pedri in midfield in the TOTS line-up. Pedri came up 5th in both tackles made (37) and possession won (80) while being one of the controllers in Barca’s midfield alongside De Jong.

🥇 Individual Awards:

🏆UCL Player of the Season: Ousmane Dembélé (PSG)

Dembélé's electrifying performances were central to PSG's success. His ability to change games with his dribbling and finishing made him a force to reckon with, especially his game winners against Arsenal and Liverpool in the semi-finals and Round 16 stages, respectively.

🏆People’s Winner: Raphina

UEFA'S CL YPOTS - Doue

While Dembele’s heroics in the two knock-out games were pivotal, many, however, are of the view that the French winger, who filled the false 9 role occasionally, did not deserve to be named best player over Barcelona’s Raphina.

Why? Well, their agreement is, aside from chances created (not from open play only), Dembele was not the best at anything else. Not goals, not assists, not dribbles, nothing except, well, according to UEFA, runs into the penalty area.

Raphina, on the other hand, who with fewer games played than Dembele, equalled CR7's record of most goals plus assists (21) in a single UCL season.

Yamal - Barca

🏆UCL Best Young Player of the Season: Désiré Doué (PSG)

Doué's emergence as a key player for PSG was one of the season's highlights. His two goals and an assist in the final capped off a remarkable campaign, making him the youngest player to score a brace in a Champions League final.

🏆People’s Winner: Yamal

The people’s argument is this. Lamine, in fewer games, has the same number of goals and assists as Doue has (9), and as a tie breaker, has also completed the most dribbles in the UCL, so if anybody deserves to be named best young player, it should be the Barca lad.

📊 Conclusion:

The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League season showcased a blend of experienced stars and emerging talents. While the TOTS highlighted many deserving players, the omission of key performers like Sommer and Guirassy sparked debates among fans and analysts just as the POTS and YPOTS did.

As an able viewer of the UCL yourself, let us know what you think.



 

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MSport Customers’ Top 3 Most Followed Weekend Booking Codes: EPL Final Day, La Liga Final Day, Coupe de France Final, Isak to Score, & Osimhen’s Gala All Feature

MSport Customers’ Top 3 Most Followed Weekend Booking Codes: EPL Final Day, La Liga Final Day, Coupe de France Final, Isak to Score, & Osimhen’s Gala All Feature

The European football season is coming to an end for all of the big guys, including the top five leagues like the EPL, La Liga, Italian Serie A, etc.

The final round of games or cup finals are scheduled for this weekend, and you know what that means. We’ve collated the top three most followed booking codes prepared by you, our customers, on our platform for you.

Liverpool & Spurs in action
  1. B3SZR98 – The Cup Finals

To kick us off, all pun intended, we have this very nice, convenient shop of a bet slip with its all-you-can-find-like nature of games from all your popular leagues to your not-so-popular ones and the most unique part, two cup finals.

Below are the games in this bet slip;

Fulham vs Man City – EPL.

Newcastle vs Everton – EPL.

Southampton vs Arsenal – EPL.

Tottenham vs Brighton – EPL.

Bilbao vs Barcelona – La Liga.

Club Brugge vs Royal Antwerp – Belgian League.

Goztepe Izmir vs Galatasaray – Turkish League.

PSG vs Reims – Coupe de France.

Benfica vs Sporting – Taca de Portugal.

Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad – La Liga.

Spurs players celebrating a goal

This bet slip would seem to have been carefully thought through by the customer who prepared it because while it could have been easy, and well lazy, to just pick the goals option throughout the bet, he did not.

While all nine of the 10 games in this slip are on the O/U (Overs) market, the Southampton vs Arsenal game saw the 1X2 (Away) straight win market option, suggesting that this slip was not done lazily.

PSG player, Dembele, celebrating a goal

Take the Portuguese Cup final, for instance, the customer opted for over 1.5 goals for that game, and if you know this fixture, you know over 1.5 goals is the least to expect.

For 19.01 odds, this bet slip for anyone who knows the ball will definitely be of interest.

  1. B3SXFKM – The Undertaker

This customer seems to have been a huge fan of the famous wrestler, Undertaker, because otherwise, how else do you explain this bet slip? That was just for laughs.

Real Madrid's Vini Jr in action

However, this 10-game-all-English bet is one that definitely has O/U (Under) as the main market option, however, that is not to say it is the only market option, as others like Double Chance, Handicap and for the first time ever in our Most Followed Booking Codes article, Anytime Goalscorer, also feature.

But before we go any further, let's first take a look at the 10 games in this slip;

Liverpool players celebrating a goal

Bournemouth vs Leicester – EPL.

Fulham vs Man City – EPL.

Ipswich vs West Ham – EPL.

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace – EPL.

Man United vs Aston Villa – EPL.

Newcastle vs Everton – EPL.

Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea – EPL.

Southampton vs Arsenal – EPL.

Tottenham vs Brighton – EPL.

Wolverhampton vs Brentford – EPL.

 

This customer clearly understands what will be at stake this weekend in the EPL for all the teams competing this weekend, and that very much reflects in his thinking and choice of market for these 10 EPL matches he selected.

Arsenal players in a team huddle

Take the Forest vs Chelsea game, for instance, with a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League up for grabs in the final matchday for these two teams and a few others, one can expect both teams to approach these games as they would a cup final.

I don’t know about you, but I don’t know a lot of cup finals that see 5 goals or more, and so if that is the case, then an under 4.5 goals seems right on the money for this EPL game, and this customer knows it. 11.61 odds are not bad either.

Newcastle player, Isak, celebrating a goal
  1. B2UXVNB – Goooooolaaaaaazoooooooo

Finally, this 6-game bet slip of five EPL games and one Spanish La Liga game, with only one market option, and you know which one by now, is the last of our article.

Strangely, however, it is also the one with the biggest odds of all the booking codes discussed in this article, with 91.83 odds. For six games, that seems like the biggest bargain ever.

Barca players celebrating a goal

But before we talk more about it, the six games are;

Fulham vs Man City – EPL.

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace – EPL.

Newcastle vs Everton – EPL.

Forest vs Chelsea – EPL.

Southampton vs Arsenal – EPL.

Bilbao vs Barcelona – La Liga.

Man United player, Amad, celebrating a goal

That this customer chose only over 3.5 goals throughout for this bet slip is alarming at first glance but when one takes their time to check out each game one after the other and seems teams like Barca, Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, then you start to see, he wasn’t that crazy after all.

Each of these teams is more than capable of scoring plenty of goals. Most of them, if not all, are synonymous with goals. No long talk.

That’s it for this weekend’s top-most followed booking codes on MSport. Hope you enjoyed them and good luck.

 

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MSport Customers’ Top Most Followed Weekend Booking Codes: EPL, Chinese League, FA Cup Final, La Liga Games Feature

MSport Customers’ Top Most Followed Weekend Booking Codes: EPL, Chinese League, FA Cup Final, La Liga Games Feature

Another weekend packed with action is here, and we’ve collated the top three (3) most followed MSport Booking Codes prepared by you, our loyal customers.

  1. B3QJ9ER – Double Impact!!!

We start by looking at a three-game 2 odds slip of the very unusual league combination of the English Premier League, Norwegian League and the English FA Cup final.

Bet Slip No. 1

This customer certainly wanted to keep things clean and simple without any complications, as he opted for the “double chance” market option throughout all three games. The games in this slip are;

Arsenal vs Newcastle – EPL

Crystal Palace vs Man City – EPL

Tromsoe vs Bodoe/Glimt – EPL

With a total odds of 1.94, bonuses should shoot this bet slip to 2 solid odds, meaning staking it and winning should double your original stake, hence the nickname, “Double Impact” like the Van Damme movie.

Image from Arsenal vs Real Madrid UCL game

The biggest game in this has to be the English FA Cup final, where the customer decided to go with a win or draw game for Pep’s Man City, who are the favourites to win it already with a 1.87 odds for straight win.

You can see this customer’s thinking, he is just trying to cover all his bases with these double chance options for the favourites of all three games.

I would trust this customer to manage my money because he doesn’t like taking risks.

Image from Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad in Laliga
  1. B3QHJ45 – Goal-nanza!!

This six-game “goal-nanza” bet slip, as you already guessed, is a goals-only slip with only over 1.5 and over 2.5 goals market options throughout. The most interesting thing, however, about this slip is the leagues the games were chosen.

While there are your usual suspects, the EPL, La Liga and Serie A games, there are also surprise appearances from the Portuguese League and drum roll please, the Chinese Super League.

Bet Slip No. 2

Yeah, you read that right. The Chinese Super League made an appearance here in this slip for this customer. Here is a complete list of all six games;

Brighton vs Liverpool – EPL

Genoa vs Atalanta – EPL

Barcelona vs Villarreal – La Liga

Sevilla vs Real Madrid – La Liga

Qingdao Hainiu FC vs Beijing Guoan – CSL

Sporting Lisbon vs Guimaraes – Liga Portugal

Liverpool Players Celebrating a Goal

Now, the way you know that this customer really knows what he’s doing by choosing only the goals market option for this slip is when you look at the biggest game in here, Barcelona vs Villarreal.

The last three Barcelona vs Villarreal games saw seven goals, eight goals and six goals (3:4, 3:5, 1:5) each. Mic drop. That’s it. “Goal-nanza” is right.

  1. B3LYTUY – Magic Bullet!!!

Man City Players Celebrating a Goal

You movie lovers know that a magic bullet is the one single bullet that kills all the tough, bad and so-called “immortal” killers, and that is what this last bet slip is, a magic bullet.

Just one game, but it could be the most straightforward bet this week. This customer says for 1.84 odds plus bonuses, there is no need to risk any more money. Manchester City are going to win the FA Cup final.

Bet Slip No. 3

Now, when you look at the head-to-head between Palace and City for the last five games, City are unbeaten in all the last 5 encounters (3 W), you will agree, this is the magic bullet of the weekend’s games.

That’s it for this week. Looking forward to next week, and good luck.

 

 

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