UEFA Champions League regulars Porto finished third in the Portuguese Primeira Liga this season and will want to give a good account of themselves at the Club World Cup. The winner of this match would likely take control of Group A right from the off.

T he celebration of club soccer that will grip the United States this summer kicks off in Miami as Lionel Messi looks to win the Club World Cup for the fourth time in his career.

There are some glaring omissions that speak volumes as to whose futures are in doubt, with Jack Grealish and Kyle Walker the most notable. Both are deemed surplus to requirements and deals are likely to be thrashed out for the pair to leave in the coming weeks.

Things are getting very real in terms of the Club World Cup.Chelsea have touched down in the USA, the opening game is tonight, and the Blues play on Monday. So it’s time to forget about transfers

Some of pro soccer's biggest teams are playing in the U.S. this summer. That's turning out to be a tough sell.

Opta's supercomputer gives City a 71.3% chance of topping Group G and a 25.9% of finishing second - a 97.2% chance of securing their place in the last 16. This 97.2% chance of progression is the highest Opta's model gives any of the 32 teams in the group stages of the competition.

Many of the participating clubs have made big signings ahead of the tournament start as they battle for the trophy and remarkable prize money on offer, which could reach £100milion for the winner. The final takes place in Jersey on July 13.