Felipe Melo emphasizes that South American teams have shown significant competitiveness at the Club World Cup, challenging the superiority of European clubs. Fluminense's semi-final appearance demonstrates this capability, having previously drawn with Borussia Dortmund and surpassed other Brazilian teams in performance. Flamengo and Botafogo achieved notable successes, with Flamengo topping their group and defeating Chelsea. Despite Palmeiras' exit to Chelsea in the quarter-finals, Melo asserts that strength lies within South American football, as they produce top talents, contributing to European leagues, while still maintaining their quality on the world stage.
Melo believes that South American teams have proven they can compete with European sides at the Club World Cup, showcasing their quality and talent.
The current world champion team is from South America, highlighting the region's football prowess despite European dominance.
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