Inter's internal turmoil, key players criticize each other after shocking defeat at FIFA Club World Cup 2025

TPO - The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup was truly a forgettable campaign for Inter. The team ended their journey early after losing to Fluminense in the round of 16.

Facing a very solid defense of Fluminense, Inter really went through a nightmare 90 minutes. After conceding an early goal in the 3rd minute, Inter tried to attack to bring the match back to the starting line. But they were almost powerless against the opponent's pressing and many tricks. Fluminense even put the ball in the net for the second time after Ignacio headed past the Inter goalkeeper, but VAR determined that there was an offside error.

In the second half, the pace of the match increased. Inter had more possession of the ball and attacked more fiercely. In fact, they created many clear opportunities towards the opponent's goal. However, the lack of luck of Lautaro Martinez and his teammates prevented them from equalizing.

Not only that, in the 3rd minute of extra time, the Serie A representative also conceded a second goal. Hercules was the author of the goal that doubled the gap for Fluminense. All Inter got was Dimarco's shot that hit the crossbar in the final seconds.

Losing 0-2, Inter bitterly stopped. In fact, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup was an unconvincing tournament for this club when they left disappointment right from the first match with Monterrey. Although they won against River Plate and Urawa Reds later, Inter's victories were very difficult.

After the defeat in the round of 16, internal conflicts arose within Inter. Witnessing many of his teammates underperforming in the tournament, captain Lautaro Martinez frankly declared: "Whoever doesn't want to stay, leave!".

“You have to really want to stay here and want to contribute to this team. We have brought Inter to the top and we have to continue to do so. I will not say names, but I saw many unacceptable things,” Lautaro said after the defeat.

Although he did not mention any names, it seems that the Argentine striker is targeting Hakan Calhanoglu - who is showing signs of wanting to leave the team to return to Türkiye to play. In addition, Lautaro also wants to "show off" to many Inter pillars who have underperformed in this tournament.

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Dang Lai

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