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Clark finished the game 4-12 from the field, scoring only 10 points in defeat.
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Every tournament brought its small moment — Kompany’s pass against Argentina, set-piece defending against France, overconfidence in defeat to Wales.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 10 July 2025
On Monday, as Manchester City players slumped to their knees in defeat, the 2025 Club World Cup finally had its narrative-changing moment.
—Steve Price, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The series has been characterized by smug antics in defeat.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Every tournament brought its small moment — Kompany’s pass against Argentina, set-piece defending against France, overconfidence in defeat to Wales.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 10 July 2025
On Monday, as Manchester City players slumped to their knees in defeat, the 2025 Club World Cup finally had its narrative-changing moment.
—Steve Price, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The series has been characterized by smug antics in defeat.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
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“In defeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20defeat. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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