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Fluminense want 'game of chess' in Chelsea semi

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created: July 8, 2025, 10:20 a.m. | updated: July 8, 2025, 5:03 p.m.

Open Extended ReactionsFluminense are relishing their role as the Club World Cup's underdogs ahead of Tuesday's semifinal against Chelsea, with manager Renato Gaucho embracing an "us against the world" mentality that has carried the Brazilian side to an improbable run. "When I say we're the ugly duckling, with all due respect to all the other clubs, I'm talking about our financial situation," Renato said. Despite the financial disparity, Renato believes his side's attitude and concentration have been the key factors in their remarkable journey. Brazilian club Fluminense will face Chelsea in the semifinals of the Club World Cup on Tuesday. "We have the utmost respect for Chelsea, but it's a game of chess.

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