Despite efforts to reduce debt, over €422 million owed by Textor's Eagle Football Group, and player sales like Maxence Caqueret and Rayan Cherki, Lyon has failed to meet DNCG standards.
Pogba, who has earned 91 caps for France, became a free agent in November after mutually terminating his contract with Juventus.
Chelsea, Benfica, and Flamengo all progressed after crucial results, while heavyweights Bayern Munich suffered a setback, and Boca Juniors were eliminated following a shock draw with Auckland City.
This year's expanded format has brought even more excitement to the Club World Cup, with elite teams from Europe and South America joined by rising powers from North America and beyond.
As some of the world's top football clubs compete for international glory, Budweiser is tapping into India's growing love for the sport by offering fans immersive experiences.
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Vincent Kompany has fielded two strong starting 11s to begin the tournament, and he's expected to stick with a similar lineup for Tuesday's clash.
Group G has Juventus and Man City in the top 2 spots who have qualified for the last 16 after their wins against Wydad and Al Ain respectively.
Inter Miami and PSG are through to the last 16 and will face each other for a plcae in the quarter-final as well.
After a heavy defeat to PSG in their opening game, the Spanish side bounced back with a 3-1 win over the Seattle Sounders, effectively knocking the MLS team out of the competition.
Despite the setback, there's no cause for alarm. PSG remain firm favorites to progress, with their superior quality expected to shine through.
With political tensions affecting logistics and fan access, FIFA may soon face difficult decisions regarding Iran's full participation in the 2026 tournament.
For Madrid it was all about bouncing back as they got their first win of the tournament despite going down to 10-men on the day.
At TQL Stadium, Borussia Dortmund edged past South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns 4-3 in a game marked by extreme heat and momentum shifts.
Alongside Thuram, Inter will also miss key midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu and sought-after defender Yann Bisseck.
Flamengo, managed by former Chelsea left-back Filipe Luís, come into the clash on the back of a convincing 2-0 win over Esperance de Tunis in their opening fixture.
Lionel Messi scored his first goal of the expanded Club World Cup on an exquisite free kick, lifting Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over two-time European champion Porto.
The Dutch public prosecution service confirmed to the AP that Promes was en route to the Netherlands, in Dutch custody.
Between them, Messi and Ronaldo have collected 13 Ballon d'Or awards and rewritten the history books on numerous occasions.
Kylian Mbappe was sidelined for Real Madrid's Club World Cup opener on Wednesday as the star forward recovers from an illness.