Real Madrid claim Club World Cup title by narrowest of margins

Cristiano Ronaldo's superb free-kick gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Brazilian side Gremio as they retained their FIFA Club World Cup title in Abu Dhabi.

Real Madrid claim Club World Cup title by narrowest of margins

Cristiano Ronaldo's superb free-kick gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Brazilian side Gremio as they retained their FIFA Club World Cup title in Abu Dhabi.

Portugal forward Ronaldo, voted the Best FIFA Men's Player for 2017 and the Ballon d'Or winner for a fifth time, broke the deadlock after 53 minutes when he clipped the ball over the wall and into the bottom corner.

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