FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Former Chelsea's defender shows masterclass against Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund have faced a disappointing 0-0 draw in the first game of the FIFA Club World Cup as the Brazilian side Fluminense. By Ravi Kumar Jha Published on June 18, 2025, 08:22 IST
Borussia Dortmund have faced a disappointing 0-0 draw in the first game of the FIFA Club World Cup as the Brazilian side Fluminense. The game was very tight and both the teams were fighting hard for the victor. However, a 40-year-old man defended so well for Fluminense that Dortmund couldn't capitalise on any of their attacks made. Former Chelsea defender Thiago Silva was phenomenal had a brilliant performance and a good first game for Fluminense.
Borussia Dortmund were left frustrated in their opening game of the FIFA Club World Cup, settling for a disappointing 0-0 draw against Brazilian giants Fluminense. Despite dominating large parts of the match, the Bundesliga side failed to break through a resilient Fluminense backline led by the evergreen Thiago Silva.
At 40 years of age, the former Chelsea and PSG star rolled back the years with a defensive masterclass. Silva was everywhere at the back — winning 9 duels, making 7 clearances, 3 interceptions, and dominating in the air with 8 aerial duels won. His leadership and positioning proved to be the difference on a night where Dortmund's attacking efforts lacked the final touch.
The game was tightly contested, with both sides fighting tooth and nail for control, but neither team could find the breakthrough. Dortmund will feel they missed an opportunity to start their campaign with three points, while Fluminense will take confidence from a disciplined and gritty performance.
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Ravi kumar jha is an undergraduate student in Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication. A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication and he also has a genuine interest in sports. Ravi is currently working as a journalist at Businessupturn.com
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