“It doesn’t make sense for Brazil to try to compete with European clubs in terms of finances,” Fluminense coach Renato Gaúcho said through a translator. “Brazilian clubs trade players and sell them to Europe so they can survive, and that’s been true even since I was a player.”

Chelsea fans are breathing a sigh of relief after João Pedro's game against Fluminense in the Club World Cup semifinals. Pedro, who signed for the club just days ago, got his first Chelsea start in place of the suspended Liam Delap, and what a start it was. The Brazilian scored the match's two goals, both being absolute stunners.

Take a look at the best stats behind João Pedro's brace on his first Chelsea start, as he fires his new club into the Club World Cup final.