Club World Cup, Chelsea and Fluminense
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Joao Pedro's first start for Chelsea was a memorable one, as the newly signed $75-million striker scored both goals and the Blues beat Fluminense 2-0 in the semifinals of the 2025 Club World Cup
Brazil legend Ronaldo has hailed the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup as "an amazing competition", expressing his delight at the success of Brazilian clubs in the revamped tournament. The Selecao legend was on hand before Real Madrid's blockbuster semi-final with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The Brazilian, who started his career with Fluminense before moving to Britain, scored with a brilliant finish from outside the area in the first half and then calmed his celebration against his former club. That finish was followed by a thumping second-half goal to secure a final against Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain.