Eight takeaways from the FIFA Club World Cup group stage
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NEW YORK, June 27 (Xinhua) -- The group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup brought drama, late goals, surprise results and standout individual performances.
Some of the tournament favorites advanced with ease while others stumbled early and never recovered. A handful of emerging talents made their mark and attendances fluctuated from sellouts to near-empty stands.
Here are eight key takeaways from the openi