Inter Milan Crash Out of Club World Cup After 2–0 Defeat to Fluminense
Inter Milan’s Club World Cup campaign came to a disappointing end as they suffered a shock 2–0 defeat to Brazilian side Fluminense in the Round of 16 on Sunday, June 30, 2025, at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Inter were undone by clinical finishing and a disciplined defensive performance from the Copa Libertadores champions.
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📝 Match Summary
Final Score: Inter Milan 0–2 Fluminense
Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, USA
Competition: FIFA Club World Cup – Round of 16
⚽ Goal Scorers:
Fluminense:
Germán Cano – 3’
Hércules – 90+3’
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🔍 Key Moments
Early Shock: Germán Cano stunned Inter with a well-placed header just three minutes into the match, setting the tone for a fierce contest.
Missed Chances: Inter Milan controlled the ball and registered 16 shots, but failed to convert. Lautaro Martínez and Stefan de Vrij both came close, but the final touch was missing.
Sealed Late: Substitute Hércules wrapped up the result in stoppage time with a composed finish, ensuring Fluminense’s passage to the quarterfinals.
VAR Drama: Fluminense had a third goal disallowed for offside, but it ultimately made no difference to the outcome.
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🎙️ Post-Match Reactions
Interim head coach Cristian Chivu admitted the team lacked composure in the final third and said:
> “We played with heart, but it just wasn’t our day. Credit to Fluminense, they executed their game plan perfectly.”
Veteran defender Francesco Acerbi added:
> “We must learn from this defeat and come back stronger for the upcoming season.”
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🔮 What’s Next for Inter?
With their Club World Cup journey over, Inter Milan will now shift focus to preparations for the 2025/26 Serie A campaign. The club faces a summer of rebuilding, with new leadership and tactical adjustments expected under Chivu’s direction.
