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Chelsea vs Everton Premier League Preview
Chelsea hosts Everton at Stamford Bridge on December 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, with Chelsea favored at -150 odds and predicted to win 2-1 over 2.5 goals. Chelsea drew 0-0 with Bournemouth last, while Everton beat Nottingham Forest 3-0
. Key Chelsea players include Pedro Neto with 5 goals and Enzo Fernandez with 4
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FIFA Challenger Cup: Flamengo vs Pyramids FC
Flamengo faces Pyramids FC on December 13, 2025, at 21:00 local time in Lusail Stadium, Doha, for the FIFA Challenger Cup trophy and Intercontinental Cup final spot vs PSG. Flamengo, fresh off 2-1 win over Cruz Azul in Derby of the Americas, is heavily favored at 1.43 odds
. Winner advances to face PSG on December 18
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FIFA Intercontinental Cup Schedule Update
FIFA Challenger Cup between Pyramids FC and Flamengo set for December 13, with winner facing PSG in final on December 17 at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. PSG earned bye as 2024-25 Champions League winners; Chelsea won 2025 expanded Club World Cup
. Real Madrid won 2024 Intercontinental Cup 3-0 over Pachuca
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FIFA Faces Backlash Over 2026 World Cup Ticket Prices
Fans accuse FIFA of 'monumental betrayal' as group stage tickets range $180-$700 and finals up to $8,680, revealed by German federation. English fans face over $7,000 for full tournament path; sales via random draw started Thursday
. FIFA allocates 8% to national associations for loyal supporters
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FIFA Reports 5M Ticket Requests Amid World Cup Price Criticism
FIFA received 5 million 2026 World Cup ticket requests in first 24 hours of phase three sales despite backlash over dynamic pricing. Top demand from US, Canada, Mexico; popular matches include Colombia vs Portugal and Brazil vs Morocco
. Sales run through Jan 13, 2026; notifications in February
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Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo's Combined Net Worth in 2025
Messi's wealth estimated at $800-900 million by mid-2025 from salary, sponsorships like sportswear and tech, plus investments. Includes Mas+ drink company and potential Inter Miami stake; showcases athlete wealth model with business ownership
. Earnings resemble corporate CEO structure beyond football
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Chelsea Key Players and Recent Form
Pedro Neto leads Chelsea with 5 goals and 19 chances created in 15 games ahead of Everton match. Recent results: wins over Manchester United 1-0 and Fulham 2-0, loss to Newcastle 1-4
. Marc Guiu had two shots in last draw vs Bournemouth
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Flamengo's Path to Challenger Cup Final
Brazilian giants Flamengo won 2025 Copa Libertadores and beat Cruz Azul 2-1 in FIFA Derby of the Americas. Under Tite, they rely on attack from Arrascaeta, Bruno Henrique, Pedro
. Aim to be first non-European to challenge UEFA champ in years
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Pyramids FC Predicted Lineup vs Flamengo
Pyramids FC, African contenders, nearly full squad for 4-3-3 vs Flamengo with El Shenawy in goal. Odds heavily favor Flamengo at -220, Pyramids at +650
. Manager Krunoslav Jurčić prepares for high-stakes Doha clash
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2026 World Cup Draw Impacts Ticket Demand
Post-draw, fans request tickets for specific matches like Messi/Argentina path and Ronaldo/Portugal vs Colombia. Scotland vs Brazil and Ecuador vs Germany also popular
. FIFA uses dynamic pricing first time at World Cup
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PSG Awaits Intercontinental Cup Opponent
Paris Saint-Germain, UEFA Champions League winners, trains in Qatar for December 17 final vs Challenger Cup winner. Already won Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Super Cups this year
. Aims for first Intercontinental Cup title
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