FIFA Club World Cup: Real Madrid held by Al-Hilal as Valverde misses penalty

Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi giants Al-Hilal in their opening match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, as Federico Valverde saw a stoppage-time penalty saved and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s debut ended in frustration. Valverde had the chance to snatch all three points for the 15-time

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Anthony Nlebem

Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.