Manchester City and Pep Guardiola shocked by Al-Hilal in round of 16
In a stunning upset at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in Orlando, Manchester City bowed out in the Round of 16 after a heartbreaking 3-4 extra-time loss to Saudi champions Al-Hilal. A tremendous battle occured at Camping World Stadium, one that makes you think if this format should've been established before in the competition. One may ask if 'Pep' Guardiola's side deserved to be eliminated like this, just as there was wondering for Lionel Messi's exit, but that's another story.This result not only deflates the early-season optimism the sky blues had for next season, with all the recent new signings the club has made, but it also raises general concerns toward the sport. Player welfare and fixture congestion has been a broadly talked theme among the soccer world, regarding if it's the best decision for athletes to have limited […]