Sergio Ramos marked his Club World Cup appearance with a crucial goal as Monterrey earned a 1-1 draw against Inter Milan in California. The 39-year-old defender, who has won the tournament four times with Real Madrid, opened the scoring in the 25th minute, powering in a header from a corner to give the Mexican side an early advantage.
Inter Milan, still reeling from their 5-0 Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, responded before halftime. Lautaro Martinez tapped in a close-range equalizer to level the score just minutes before the break. It was the club's first match under new manager Cristian Chivu, who replaced Simone Inzaghi following his departure just days after the European final.
nearly snatched a late winner during stoppage time when Nelson Deossa broke through but sent his effort into the side netting. The game, played at the Rose Bowl Stadium, saw a disappointing turnout, with only 40,311 fans in attendance despite the stadium’s capacity of nearly 90,000 seats.
In another Club World Cup fixture, South African side Mamelodi Sundowns edged Ulsan HD 1-0 in front of a mere 3,412 spectators—the lowest crowd of the tournament so far. Their match in Orlando was also delayed by over an hour due to severe weather, with officials ordering players off the field moments before the scheduled kickoff.
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