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Fluminense veteran Marcelo: Courage and conviction carried us to Club World Cup final

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Veteran full-back Marcelo says Fluminense’s “conviction and courage” carried them to a first Fifa Club World Cup final, and warned potential opponents Manchester City they are dreaming of lifting the trophy.

The former Real Madrid defender, one of the most decorated players in the world game, continued his personal quest for a fifth Club World Cup crown by helping Fluminense to a 2-0 win against Al Ahly in the semi-final in Jeddah on Monday night.

The current South American champions came through a thrilling, see-saw encounter at King Abdullah Sports City, with Jhon Arias and John Kennedy scoring deep into the second half.

The victory sets up a potential final on Friday against City, although Pep Guardiola’s European champions have to first get past Asian counterparts Urawa Red Diamonds on Tuesday.

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