Football overnight dynamics: the semi-finals of the Club World Cup are produced! Tottenham wins Juventus and draws with Crescent to win 18 in a row
On December 16, Beijing time, last night and this morning, there was a new major event in international football. The Club World Cup semi-finals are in place, with Tottenham beating Nottingham Forest, Juventus drawing with Genoa, Riyadh Crescent winning 18 in a row and Donny van de Beek on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt.
The semi-finals of the Club World Cup are produced
In the second round of the Club World Cup, AFC Champions League champion Urawa Red Diamonds defeated León 1-0 and will face Champions League winner Manchester City in the semi-finals. African champions Cairo National beat Benzema's hosts Jeddah United 3-1 to face Copa Libertadores champions Fluminense in the semi-finals.
Premier League: Tottenham 2-0 Forest
In the 17th round of the Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur defeated Nottingham Forest 2-0 away. Richarlison scored in succession, Kulusevski scored with a pass, and Bissouma was sent off.
Serie A: Juventus 1-1 Genoa
In the 16th round of Serie A, Juventus drew 1-1 with Genoa away, 1 point behind the leader Inter Milan in the first game. Chiesa converted a penalty and scored before Gudmundsson volleyed in to equalise.
Saudi Arabian United: Riyadh Crescent 2-0 Mecca
In the 17th round of the Saudi League, Riyadh Crescent defeated Mecca 2-0 at home, leading by 10 points, and won 18 consecutive victories in all competitions. Ruben Neves set up Hamid's goal and Malcolm set up Aleksandar Mitrovic's header.
Official announcement: Christian Pulisic won the United States Player of the Year
The official website of the U.S. national team officially announced that Christian Pulisic won the 2023 U.S. Soccer Player of the Year. This is his 6th nomination and 4th successful award, the first three being in 2017, 2019 and 2021.
Donny van de Beek is on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek will join Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt on loan in the winter window, with a verbal agreement reached to him until June next year, with a non-mandatory buy-out clause of €15 million (including floating) and a loan fee for Manchester United.