Flamengo's impressive Club World Cup start sets up mouth-watering Chelsea showdown
Flamengo's dominant 2-0 victory over Esperance de Tunis on Monday will have caught the attention of Group D favorites Chelsea, and suggests the Brazilian side could have a significant impact at FIFA's revamped tournament.
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