In the pursuit of football glory, Manchester City’s Mateo Kovacic finds himself on the brink of a unique achievement that could potentially overshadow even the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Croatian midfielder, renowned for his stellar career, is poised to etch his name in the history books if he leads Manchester City to triumph in the Club World Cup.
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Mateo Kovacic’s Football Journey
Kovacic’s football journey has been nothing short of illustrious. Having clinched the Champions League three times during his stint with Real Madrid, he added another feather to his cap by securing the prestigious title with Chelsea in 2021, defeating Manchester City in a dramatic final. The summer of 2023 witnessed Kovacic making a pivotal move to Manchester City, swiftly claiming his first trophy – the UEFA Super Cup.
Now, with the Club World Cup looming on the horizon, Kovacic harbors the ambition of adding yet another accolade to his impressive collection. The prospect of overtaking football legends such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Toni Kroos, David Alaba, and Antonio Rudiger is within reach for the 29-year-old. Each of these players has clinched the Club World Cup with two different clubs, a feat that Kovacic is poised to surpass.
Mateo Kovacic bisa melampaui legenda sepakbola seperti Cristiano Ronaldo, Toni Kroos, David Alaba, dan Antonio Rudiger, yang masing-masing pernah menjuarai Piala Dunia Antarklub bersama dua klub berbeda. Sedangkan jika kovaic Juara bersama Man City menjadi 3 tim berbeda pic.twitter.com/3YyzfGf3VU
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The bigger picture becomes clearer when considering that Kovacic has already secured the Club World Cup with Real Madrid (2016, 2017) and Chelsea (2021). If Manchester City emerges victorious, Kovacic will carve his name in history as the first player to win the FIFA tournament with three different teams.
Delving into Kovacic’s career highlights, it’s worth noting his integral role in Real Madrid’s historic Champions League three-peat under Zinedine Zidane, triumphing in the years 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18.
Looking ahead, the final hurdles in Manchester City’s quest for Club World Cup glory are Urawa Red and Brazilian side Fluminense. Kovacic is resolute in his determination to achieve this unique accomplishment and is set to face Urawa in a semi-final clash on Tuesday. A victory would set the stage for a showdown against Fluminense on Friday.
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In conclusion, Mateo Kovacic’s journey in the Club World Cup is not just a pursuit of victory for Manchester City but an opportunity for the Croatian maestro to surpass football icons and etch his name in the annals of history.