Man City win FIFA World Club Cup, break new record
Manchester City won the Fifa Club World Cup for the first time after they defeated Brazilians Fluminense in Saudi Arabia.
Julian Alvarez scored twice, to keep the hope of winning the title alive.
City got additional two courtesy of an own goal from the Brazilians while Phil Foden completed the raid for the Premier League champions.
The win in Saudi Arabia meant that the club has now joined the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea in lifting the Club World Cup,
The club made history to become the first English side to win five trophies in a calendar year.
Egyptian side Al Ahly took the third position with a 4-2 win against Urawa Red Diamonds of Japan.
Club captain Kyle Walker spoke of his pride at winning all five trophies in a calendar year, describing the achievement as “special”.
“We’ve shown over the past 12 months we are the best team in the world. Our results prove that and the consistency we have managed has been amazing.
“To win these five trophies – for me, the five biggest prizes available to us – is incredible. I am so proud to have been a part of this and I can honestly say it’s an honour to play alongside these players; I couldn’t ask for better teammates.
“And it isn’t just the players – the team behind the team here at City are the best you could ever ask for and I want to put on record my thanks and appreciation for every single person who works here day to day to try and help us be the best we can be.
“The level of quality in football across the world right now is scary. It’s really, really hard to win consistently, so to be sat here today having won the Premier League, the FA Cup, the Champions League, the Super Cup and the Club World Cup is really special and a huge achievement.
Pep Guardiola’s squad will now travel back to Manchester and begin preparations for Wednesday’s Premier League game at Everton as they continue the bid to win a fourth successive title.
