Real Madrid Set Team Record With Club World Cup Triumph
Cristiano Ronaldo’s free kick was enough to seal a 1-0 win for the Spanish side, who had squeezed past Al Jazira 2-1 in the semis. Gremio defended doggedly but showed little inclination to attack their illustrious opponents, even after falling behind in the second half. That timid approach allowed Madrid to cruise to victory in the final, and in the process make history. The Club World Cup is the fifth trophy Zinedine Zidane’s men have lifted in 2017, a number that the club have never previously managed....