Manchester City win FIFA Club World Cup 2023
2023.12.23
he Treble Manchester City have become the fourth English team to win FIFA’s Club World Cup after a 4-0 win over Brazilian side Fluminense.
In the second minute, Julian Alvarez gave the team the lead. However, an own goal, a Phil Foden score, and another Alvarez goal late in the game sealed a convincing win.
In winning the competition, City trails rivals Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool.
As of 2023, they have won the FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, Champions League, FA Cup, and Premier League.
After defeating Urawa Red Diamonds 4-2 in the semifinals, Pep Guardiola’s squad advanced to the final as European champions.
After winning the Copa Libertadores in South America, Fluminense qualified for the competition.
The game was played at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Erling Haaland, a striker, was sidelined by injury for the Sky Blues.Guardiola is hopeful that midfielder Rodri’s injury in the second half is not catastrophic as this is his fourth Club World Cup victory.Using a seasoned lineup that included six players born in the 1980s, Fluminense took the field early in the game.
After the final whistle, 33-year-old Kyle Walker of City got into a pushing brawl with Fernando Diniz of Fluminense. Walker was the oldest player on the team.
The amount of money each club has available also demonstrates the difference between them.
While the Brazilian squad is anticipating making £58 million this season, City made around £700 million last season.
African champions Al Ahly of Egypt defeated Asian champions Urawa of Japan 4-2 to win the tournament’s third-place match.
16 out of the 17 occasions that European teams have won the competition.
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