The quarterfinals of the Club World Cup began this Friday, July 4 in the United States, and the hierarchy is starting to emerge. Five European clubs, a Saudi club… and two Brazilian clubs. Fluminense, which challenges al-Hilal and Palmeiras, opposite Chelsea. Their routes, as well as those of Flamengo and Botafogo, although eliminated in the round of 16, made Brazil the other strong place in world football after Europe.
Aiko Tanaka
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
