2025 FIFA Club World Cup Double Shock: Fluminense Down Inter Milan & Al Hilal Dump Man City
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TL;DR – Fluminense and Al Hilal delivered major upsets at the FIFA Club World Cup, eliminating Inter Milan and Manchester City en route to a blockbuster quarter-final clash.
Two European giants were downed yesterday by unexpected underdogs at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Fluminense stunned Inter Milan 2–0 in the Round of 16, thanks to an early Germán Cano header and a stoppage‑time strike from Hercules.
The Brazilian side’s disciplined defence held firm despite Inter’s 68% possession and late pressure .
Manchester City were eliminated by Al Hilal, losing 4–3 in extra time after leading early; Marcos Leonardo scored a 112th‑minute winner .
Pep Guardiola lamented City’s missed chances and praised Al Hilal keeper Yassine Bounou’s heroics.
Next up: Fluminense faces Al Hilal in the quarterfinal, with Inter and City returning home for a much-needed holiday.
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