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Neymar, Memphis Depay and Thiago Silva are among the leading Brazilian footballers protesting against using artificial turf for league matches instead of natural grass.

The CIES Football Observatory has published data on the most used players over the course of the calendar year, with Barcelona's Jules Koundé atop the list and Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde among the top five.

ESPN's experts react to the 2025 Club World Cup draw with a closer look at the teams, their chances of lifting the title and which players to keep an eye on.

Premier League champions Manchester City were drawn with Juventus, Wydad AC and Al Ain on Thursday in Group G for next year's FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.

Former Real Madrid great Marcelo had his contract at boyhood club Fluminense terminated two months early on Saturday, one day after the defender's touchline spat with coach Mano Menezes.

With nine months to go until the FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in the U.S., the 32 competing teams still have no idea where they will be playing.

With the summer transfer window now closed, ESPN looks ahead to January and which South Americans will be in high demand by top clubs.

Chelsea defender Thiago Silva will re-join Fluminense following the expiry of his contract at the end of the season, both clubs announced on Tuesday.

The Club World Cup was the only club trophy of note that Man City hadn't yet claimed and, after their win over Fluminense on Friday, it's clear Man City hold a special place in history

Manchester City were just too good and a bit lucky for overmatched Fluminense in the Club World Cup final by winning 4-0 and taking a fifth title in 2023 on Friday.