Manchester City won the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time in its history, defeating Brazil's Fluminense FC 4-0 in the final of the 20th edition, which took place on Friday at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The Champions League winner won the title in its first participation in the Club World Cup, becoming the first English club to achieve this feat.
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.
Brazilian Fluminense defender Nino accidentally added the second goal in his net in the 27th minute.
In the second half, Phil Foden added the third goal for his team in the 72nd minute, while Alvarez scored the fourth goal, and his second, in 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.
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