FC Internazionale Milano’s nightmare beginning to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 has worsened due to a reckless foul by their goalkeeper, granting Fluminense FC a penalty.
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Just shy of 14 minutes into the game and already down 0-1, Inter’s chances for a quick recovery were thwarted. A rapid Fluminense offensive forced the Inter goalkeeper into a panicked dive, taking down an opponent within the penalty area. The referee reacted promptly by pointing to the penalty spot and issuing a yellow card for the infraction, worsening the situation for the Italian team.
The snapshot captures the intense aftermath: the Inter goalkeeper is sprawled on the ground in shock, the referee raises the yellow card, and Fluminense players begin to celebrate the significant opportunity.
Having already taken the lead with an early goal from Germán Cano, the Brazilian champions now have a prime chance to increase their lead from the penalty spot and gain a commanding 2-0 advantage. For Inter, a challenging scenario has rapidly intensified into a full-blown crisis.