Pep Guardiola explains Man City’s shock Club World Cup defeat

FootballSports
1 Jul 2025 • 6:53 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Manchester City was eliminated from the Club World Cup after a surprising 4-3 extra-time defeat to Al-Hilal.
  • The match, held at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium, saw City fail to convert numerous scoring opportunities.
  • Despite goals from Bernardo Silva, Erling Haaland, and Phil Foden, City conceded crucial goals to Marcos Leonardo and Malcom, with Leonardo scoring the winner.
  • Manager Pep Guardiola lamented the loss, citing missed chances and defensive vulnerabilities, and stated his focus is now on the next season.
  • The upset victory for Al-Hilal is seen as a significant moment for Saudi football, demonstrating its rapid acceleration.

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