Julian Alvarez creates history as Manchester City claim first Club World Cup
Argentine forward Julian Alvarez creates history to help Manchester City beat Fluminense 4-0 to claim their first Club World Cup.
This is also Manchester City’s fifth title of 2023. They are also the first English team to win the Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup titles.
Julian Alvarez creates history in Club World Cup final
Alvarez created history after scoring Manchester City’s first goal against Fluminense. The World Cup winner scored the opening goal in the first minute of the game.
Moreover, later on, his goal was officially judged to be scored on the 40-second mark, which is the fastest goal ever scored in the FIFA Club World Cup history.
The previous fastest goal was scored by Bayern Munich’s Dante in 2013, as he took seven minutes to net for the Bavarians.
After Nathan Ake’s long-range effort hit the post, Alvarez pounced on the rebound and knocked it into the empty net with his chest to give City the lead.
Pep Guardiola’s side doubled their lead after Fluminense defender Nino scored an own goal. In the second half, Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez scored goals to give the Treble winner a comfortable 4-0 win.
23-year-old Julian Alvarez wins his 14th trophy
Liga Profesional, Copa Argentina, Supercopa Argentina, Trofeo de Campeones, Copa Libertadores, Recopa Sudamericana, Copa America, Finalissima, World Cup, Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.
These are the 14 trophies Alvarez has won in his time with River Plate, Manchester City and his national side Argentina.
Moreover, his Argentine teammate Lionel Messi is the most decorated player of all time, with 44 trophies to his name. He broke Dani Alves’ record after guiding Inter Miami to the Leagues Cup.
The 23-year-old young striker will hope to break Messi’s record in the near future as he has already secured some big trophies.
Furthermore, Alvarez will now hope to improve his record in the Premier League as they face Everton on 27 December to keep their title hopes alive.
