Man City confirmed as world's best club in 2023 after winning fifth trophy

Manchester City's Kyle Walker, center, lifts the trophy at the end of the Soccer Club World Cup final match between Manchester City FC and Fluminense FC at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Manchester City won 4-0.

Manchester City's Kyle Walker, center, lifts the trophy at the end of the Soccer Club World Cup final match between Manchester City FC and Fluminense FC at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Manchester City won 4-0. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)


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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Manchester City is just too good and a little lucky in beating overmatched Fluminense 4-0 in the Club World Cup final in Jeddah. It seals City's fifth title in 2023. City led after just 40 seconds when Julián Álvarez followed up fastest to meet a rebound off a post. An own goal in the 27th by Fluminense captain Nino decided the game long before Phil Foden scored in the 72nd. It gave City a first Club World Cup title and Europe a 16th in 17 editions of FIFA's competition for continental champions. Pep Guardiola is the first coach to win the Club World Cup with three different teams.

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