Maresca isn't ruling out a "very difficult" Club World Cup opener against LAFC: "I'm never confident, I don't know if it's something good or something bad, but I think because of the technology today, any game can be difficult. They can watch many games about us, we can watch many games about them, so every game becomes very complicated."

Enzo Maresca has offered a strong hint over his selection plans for Chelsea at the Club World Cup. Chelsea open their Club World Cup on Monday in Atlanta at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, looking to kick their campaign off with a victory.

As LAFC faces English powerhouse Chelsea FC in the Club World Cup, some supporters are caught between two beloved clubs.

CHELSEA could unleash a brand new SPINE at the Club World Cup with six new stars hoping to make their debuts today. The Blues are kicking off their US adventure against MLS heavyweights LAFC

The summer of soccer will take a new look this year with the FIFA Club World Cup, which comes to the U.S. for the first edition of the expanded competition that will see 32 teams from around the world compete for a share of the $1 billion prize purse.

With Christopher Nkunku and Marc Guiu also options for Premier League giants at the Club World Cup, Maresca has decisions to make regarding his attack. With some quarters viewing the acquisition of Delap as an upgrade on Jackson, there is a perception that Chelsea's new number nine will automatically become first choice.

At Los Angeles FC games in particular, the team's independent support group — known as The 3252 — has seen a rise in anti-ICE tifos and signs during matches. The team itself s

Hugo Lloris (37) has admitted he is still unsure whether he will continue his playing career beyond the end of 2025, when his contract with MLS side Los Angeles FC expires.The former Olympique