New head coach Xabi Alonso has provided few surprises but many academy players in his squad for the tournament.

When the ball gets kicked off the center circle of Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, the United States will go down in history as the first host of the most important soccer tournament created this century.

The international tournament isn’t like the bigger World Cup, but the financial incentives could have teams more engaged.

A comprehensive look at each of the teams competing in the FIFA Club World Cup along with their top players and group play schedule.

Franco Mastantuono showed to be one of the best players in the world and he's now set to join Real Madrid after the Club World Cup. The head coach, Marcelo Gallardo, has the experience needed to bring the Argentinian side to success, and thanks to a talented team he can hope to make his way in the tournament.

Real Madrid new manager Xabi Alonso announced the squad for the FIFA Club World Cup earlier this week with as many as ten academy players named.Indeed, young talents like Fran Gonzalez, Sergi Mestre,

Former Orlando City star Kaká talks FIFA Club World Cup, Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid, AC Milan and more in an exclusive conversation with FanSided.