Hey football fans! The Club World Cup served up a major shock in Charlotte. Brazil’s Fluminense stunned Inter Milan 2-0 in sweltering heat. Early on, German Cano fired in a header just 3 minutes in, sneaking the ball past Inter keeper Yann Sommer for a dream start. Despite a late push from Inter with chances from de Vrij, Esposito, and a near-miss by Martinez, Fluminense's defense held strong.
Then the drama continued! Substitute Hercules sealed the win with a cool stoppage-time strike, sending Fluminense into the quarterfinals where they will next face Al Hilal in Orlando.
Not to be outdone, Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal caused another upset by stunning Manchester City. Marcos Leonardo starred with two goals, including a winner in the 112th minute during extra time, complemented by a brilliant first-half performance from goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. City manager Pep Guardiola even warned that the packed schedule might "destroy" his side ahead of the new Premier League season. Talk about football fireworks! ⚽️🔥
This match reminds us why the sport is full of surprises and why every minute counts. Stay tuned for more thrilling updates from the Club World Cup!
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Club World Cup: Fluminense stun Inter Milan, Man City fall to Al Hilal
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