Portuguese side Porto struggled to recruit players ahead of FIFA's expanded Club World Cup, with transfer targets turning down moves specifically to avoid the tournament's additional fixture burden, club president Andre Villas-Boas said.

Palmeiras and FC Porto played out an energetic 0-0 draw in their Club World Cup Group A opener at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday, with both the Verdão and the Dragons failing to capitalise on promising opportunities.

In a decisive tactical clash in the first round of Group A of the FIFA Club World Cup, Palmeiras and FC Porto ended in a 0-0 draw at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The match had a good pace, clear chances, and solid positioning, with the defensive performances of both sides standing out.

Palmeiras and Porto traded blows but failed to score in front of a crowd full of Brazilian supporters. All four Group A sides are on one point.

Inter Miami CF and FC Porto face each other this Thursday at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium of the FIFA Club World Cup. The match will be broadcast live at 20:00 on DAZN.In their last fixture, Inter Miami

NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- The winner of the biggest soccer tournament on the planet will be crowned next July at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Until then, there will be a series of other events leading up to the kickoff, including the Club World Cup Tournament that starts this weekend.

FC Porto will begin their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign from Group A. They have never even come close to winning the mega competition.