Abu Dhabi-Backed Manchester City Win 2023 FIFA Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia
Manchester City won the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time in the team’s history, defeating Brazil’s Fluminense FC 4-0 in the final of the 20th edition.
The event took place on Friday evening at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The Champions League winner succeeded in winning the title in its first participation in the Club World Cup, becoming the first English club to achieve this feat.
Manchester City win FIFA Club World Cup
City imposed its superiority over the final early on with the fastest goal ever scored in the tournament, netted by Julian Alvarez after 42 seconds of the game.
Nino, a Brazilian Fluminense defender, added the second goal by mistake in his own net at the 27th minute.
In the second half, Phil Foden added the third goal for his team at the 72nd minute, while Alvarez scored the fourth goal, and his second, at the 89th minute.
The Spaniard Pep Guardiola became the first coach to win four FIFA Club World Cup titles, surpassing Italian Carlo Ancelotti, who has three titles to his name.
