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Pep Guardiola Wins 2023 FIFA Club World Cup For Manchester City

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Pep Guardiola has helped Manchester City to earn another bragging right by winning the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup on Friday, December 22.

This feat has earned Manchester City their first FIFA Club World in their history and also made Pep Guardiola the first manager in history to win the tournament with three different clubs in three different countries.

Recall that Guardiola won the Club World Cup twice while coaching FC Barcelona (2009 and 2011); he also won it at Bayern Munich in 2013.

Earlier today, Manchester City met with Brazilian club Fluminense, the reigning Copa Libertadores winners in the final of the 2023 Club World Cup at the King Abdullah Sport City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

As expected, it was an easy win for the reigning UEFA Champions League winners as they dominated the game from start to finish.

During the game, Manchester City grabbed the match opener as early as in the first minute courtesy of a strike from Argentine youngster, Julián Álvarez.

In the 27th minute, Brazilian Nino scored an own goal to help Man City double their lead. Hence, the first half ended 2-0 in favour of City.

Pep Guardiola and his boys who were without Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Jeremy Doku, continued dominating the game in the second half. But the goals were delayed until the last 20 minutes of the game before it continued raining again.

Phil Foden made it 3-0 for Manchester City in the 72nd minute before Álvarez scored his second goal in the game in the 88th minute to seal the 4-0 victory over Fluminense.

This makes Manchester City the 4th Premier League club to win the Fifa Club World Cup after Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool.

Pep Guardiola has now won multiple Premier League titles, FA Cups, Carabao Cups, Community Shields, Champions League, UEFA Super League, and now the FIFA Club World Cup for Manchester City in about 6 years of reign at the club. This means that there is nothing in club football the Spanish tactician hasn’t won for City.

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“Worst year of my life already” – Nigerian goalkeeper, Nwabali loses mother on new year day

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Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has been dealt a devastating blow, losing his mother barely two months after the passing of his father.

Nwabali shared the heartbreaking news on X on New Year’s day, writing, “Rip mom, worst year of my life already” accompanied by tears and heartbreak emojis.

This emotional post came just hours after he shared a 2024 recap video, expressing optimism for the new year.

“2024 was a good year, we’re doubling everything in 2025. Thank you Chippa United FC. Thank you Super Eagles. Thanks to all my fans. Let’s do more!” he had written earlier.

Nwabali’s father died in November, just hours after the goalkeeper helped the Super Eagles secure a crucial point in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic.

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The goalkeeper’s bravery on the field was evident as he manned the goalpost despite his personal loss.

His teammates, fans, and well-wishers rallied around him, offering condolences and support.

With the loss of both parents, Nwabali joins the likes of Victor Osimhen, who has also experienced the pain of losing both parents.

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“Why I no longer love women again” – Kylian Mbappe shares shocking revelation (Watch)

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Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappé, shared a rare glimpse of his personal life during an interview with Mouloud Achour on Clique.

The 25-year-old addressed serious allegations about an alleged rape incident in Stockholm but captured attention with his reflections on love and relationships.

When asked about expressing love, the Les Bleus forward shared: “Yes, to my mother, my father, my little brother. I try to give them this affection every day.”

On romantic love, Mbappé revealed to Le Parisien: “Yes, in the past, I have already been in love and I hope that I will be again. But currently, no.”

Watch him speak below:

 

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Favour Ofili Ready For 200m Semi-finals After 100m Setback

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Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili made a spectacular debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, delivering an impressive performance in the women’s 200m event.

After a disappointing setback in the women’s 100m, Ofili showcased her resilience by clinching victory in her heat with a new season’s best time of 22.24 seconds on Sunday, August 4. The victory has qualified her for the 2024 Olympics 200m women’s semi-finals which will take place this evening.

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