Club World Cup Rocked: Al-Hilal Shocks Man City, Inter Milan Ousted

European football suffered a significant blow as Manchester City and Inter Milan, finalists in the Champions League, were ousted from the FIFA Club World Cup.

Al-Hilal took down Manchester City in the FIFA Club World Cup. (Image: AP)

Al-Hilal's dramatic victory over Manchester City came thanks to a late goal from Kalidou Koulibaly, sealing a 4-3 win in extra time. Meanwhile, Brazilian side Fluminense delivered a convincing 2-0 defeat to Inter Milan.

Here's a quick recap of the key events:

• Manchester City shockingly lost to Al-Hilal in the round of 16.
• Fluminense defeated Inter Milan, continuing their impressive run.
• Non-European teams showcased their growing strength and competitiveness.

The match between Al-Hilal and Manchester City was a thrilling encounter. Bernardo Silva scored the opening goal for City in the ninth minute, giving them early control. However, Al-Hilal mounted a spirited comeback in the second half, with Marcos Leonardo scoring a brace and Malcom and Koulibaly adding goals.

Despite substitutions aimed at strengthening City's defense, including the introduction of Rodri, Nathan Ake, and Manuel Akanji, Leonardo's equalizer and Malcom's goal put the Saudi Arabian team ahead. Erling Haaland did manage to find the net, keeping City in the game, but Koulibaly's header put Al-Hilal back in the lead.

Phil Foden equalized for City, but Leonardo's second goal in extra time sealed a historic victory for the Saudi Arabian side.

Fluminense Dethrones UCL Finalists

Inter Milan struggled against a determined Fluminense side, who continued the impressive form of Brazilian teams in the tournament. Goals from German Cano and Hercules secured the victory for Fluminense.

Cano's early goal gave Fluminense the lead, and Hercules' late strike ensured their place in the next round.

Al-Hilal and Fluminense are now set to clash in the quarterfinal stage of the tournament.