Manchester City became World Champion

2023-12-24 01:52:31

Manchester City won the Club World Cup, defeating Fluminense 4-0 in the final.

Published on: 12/24/2023 – 00:52

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For the first time in their history, the British Manchester City became world champions in a competition that took place in Saudi Arabia.

Game resolved in the first half

Manchester City opened the scoring quickly at the meeting after just 40 seconds with a goal scored by Argentine Julián Álvarez.

Os ‘Citizens‘ dominated and even increased the lead in the 28th minute with a second goal. English striker Phil Foden crossed inside the box, but the ball was deflected by Fluminense’s Brazilian defender, Nino, who ended up scoring in his own goal.

In just 30 minutes, the British were already winning 2-0 and the Brazilian team did not create any danger.

At half-time, Fluminense lost 2-0 in a game that took place at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where the competition took place.

The second part turned out to be identical to the first. Manchester City dominated and managed to add two more goals scored by the Englishman Phil Foden and the Argentinean Julián Álvarez, who scored twice in this match.

Os ‘Citizens‘ they beat Fluminense 4-0 and became World Champions for the first timehistory in the Club World Cup organized by FIFA, the body that manages world football.

Remember that in the Club World Cup, Manchester Citywho won the European Champions League for the first time last season, defeated Japanese Urawa Reds 3-0 in the semi-finals.

As for Fluminensewho won the Copa Libertadores in South America, won 2-0 in the semi-finals against Egyptian side Al-Ahly.

It should be noted that the Egyptians from Al-Ahly finished in third placedefeating Japanese side Urawa Reds 4-2.

Manchester City became World Champion for the first time, while Real Madrid won the competition five timesbeing the club with the highest number of triumphs in the competition organized by FIFA.

Manchester City won the European Champions League. © REUTERS – MOLLY DARLINGTON