Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal gifts players SR1m each after historic win
Club World Cup
In pictures: Gareth Bale quick-fire hat-trick to send Real Madrid into the Club World Cup final
Gareth Bale hit an 11-minute hat-trick on Wednesday as Real Madrid strolled into the Club World Cup final by beating Kashima Antlers 3-1 in Abu Dhabi. Bale scored in the 44th, 53rd and 55th minutes at the Zayed Sports City Stadium to put Madrid within touching distance of a record fourth success in this competition, and their third triumph in a row.
Al Ain stuns River Plate in Club World Cup semi-final
Al Ain will face the winner of the match-up between Real Madrid and Japan’s Kashima Antlers
In pictures: Real Madrid reach Club World Cup final
Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Al Jazira booked their place in the final of the Club World Cup, set to be played this Saturday against Gremio.
Returning Bale rescues Real from Al Jazira upset
Abu Dhabi side led 1-0 at the break after a remarkable first half
Zidane guards against Madrid complacency in Club World Cup
French legend said Real Madrid will fully respect their UAE opponents Al Jazira
In pictures: Al Jazira defeat Urawa Reds in Club World Cup at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi
Al Jazira set up a Club World Cup semi-final against Real Madrid after an Ali Mabkhout goal saw the Emiratis past Japan’s Urawa Reds 1-0 on Saturday.
Al Jazira to play Spanish giants Real Madrid in Club World Cup semis
Ali Mabkhout’s goal set up the UAE side with a tie against a star-studded Madrid side
UAE’s Al Jazira win in Club World Cup opener
Al Jazira will play Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds in the quarter-finals in Abu Dhabi on Saturday