At the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup, Brazilian side Fluminense defeated European giants Inter Milan 2-0 in Charlotte, securing a spot in the quarter-finals and delivering one of the tournament’s biggest upsets.
Veteran striker Germán Cano opened the scoring early in the match, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to put the South American champions ahead. Inter Milan, runners-up in the last UEFA Champions League, struggled to break down a resilient Fluminense defense marshaled by 40-year-old captain Thiago Silva, whose commanding performance anchored their third consecutive clean sheet in the competition.
With the Italian side pressing for an equalizer late in the game, Hércules struck a clinical second goal on the counterattack, sealing the upset and sending Fluminense fans into celebration.
The result has sparked major questions around Inter Milan’s direction, especially concerning midfield maestro Hakan Çalhanoğlu, whose future at the club remains uncertain amid transfer negotiations.
This victory not only highlights Fluminense’s tactical discipline and experience but also reinforces the growing influence of South American football on the global stage.
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