Real Madrid forward Gonzalo García said he is a living a "dream" at the FIFA Club World Cup after earning comparisons to the club's legendary former striker, Raul, with four goals in five games for Los Blancos.
Martin Zubimendi ranks among the elite in his role as a classic holding midfielder, primarily focused on distribution and defensive duties, and should free up Declan Rice at Arsenal.
From impassioned shouting to calm instructions, team captains and managers attempt to motivate their players by any means necessary. But which messages actually work?
Trent Alexander-Arnold said former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota said he found it "difficult" to play in Real Madrid's Club World Cup quarterfinal win.
Al Hilal's Rúben Neves and João Cancelo flew to Portugal for the funeral of Diogo Jota after an emotional Club World Cup quarterfinal against Fluminense.