Like
1
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia -- If there was any doubt before, there isn't now -- Pep Guardiola's Manchester City have earned their place among the greatest club sides in history.
Winning the Club World Cup on Friday was more a box-ticking exercise than a genuine test of their ability, but the champions of England and Europe are now, officially, champions of the world. They did it with a largely comfortable 4-0 win over Fluminense, who were a goal down inside the first minute and never looked poise to come back.
Guardiola spoke before the game about "closing the circle" and winning the only piece of available silverware not already on his résumé with Manchester City.