Manchester City Faces Juventus Club World Cup, Plans Palermo Friendly

Manchester City will face Juventus in the last group stage match of the FIFA Club World Cup, with both teams aiming to secure the top position. Manchester City has shown strong form in the tournament, scoring eight goals and conceding none, with key players like Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, and Ilkay Gundogan in good shape, while Rodri is available but unlikely to start. Juventus remains unbeaten as well, having started with a dominant win over Al Ain. Additionally, Manchester City will play a pre-season friendly against their City Football Group sister club Palermo on August 9 at the Renzo Barbera Stadium in Sicily to celebrate Palermo's 125th anniversary, competing for the inaugural Anglo Palermitan Trophy. This match highlights the strategic collaboration within the City Football Group, offering Palermo access to elite football infrastructure and providing Manchester City an opportunity to prepare for the upcoming season. Palermo, managed by Filippo Inzaghi, views the friendly as a chance to demonstrate their progress and value within the group, while Manchester City returns from a challenging Club World Cup campaign.