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India’s Russian Oil Strategy Sparks U.S. Tariff Storm

   India’s Russian Oil Strategy Sparks U.S. Tariff Storm: What It Means for Global Trade Primary Keywords : India Russia oil trade 2025, U.S. 100% tariff on India, Trump tariff on Indian exports, Russian crude imports, India-U.S. trade war  India’s Oil Pivot to Russia: Strategic or Risky? Since the Ukraine war began in 2022, India has dramatically increased its oil imports from Russia. What was once a negligible share (0.2%) has surged to over 35% of India’s total crude imports in 2025. The reason? Deep discounts offered by Moscow — often $25–30 below Brent crude — allowed Indian refiners to save billions and stabilize domestic fuel prices. In FY 2024–25, India imported 87.4 million tonnes of Russian oil worth over $50 billion Private refiners like Reliance and Nayara Energy accounted for nearly 60% of these purchases India exported refined products made from Russian crude to Europe, profiting from global price arbitrage 🇺🇸 U.S. Tariff Retaliation: 25% + Penalty, and...

Juventus vs Manchester City: Clash of Titans at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

 

Juventus vs Manchester City: Clash of Titans at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Date: June 27, 2025 Venue: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, USA Kick-off Time (IST): 12:30 AM

Introduction

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup delivered a blockbuster group stage finale as Juventus faced Manchester City in a high-stakes Group G encounter. With both teams already qualified for the knockout stage, this match was all about topping the group and avoiding a potential clash with Real Madrid in the Round of 16.

Road to the Showdown

Juventus' Dominance

Juventus entered the match with commanding wins:

  • 5-0 vs Al Ain

  • 4-1 vs Wydad AC

Their attacking prowess and solid defense gave them a slight edge in goal difference over City, making this match a decider for group supremacy.

Manchester City's Form

City, too, were in fine form:

  • 2-0 vs Wydad AC

  • 6-0 vs Al Ain

Despite injuries and suspensions—most notably Rico Lewis' red card and Echeverri's ankle injury—Pep Guardiola’s side remained a formidable force.

Key Highlights

  • Rodri's Return: After a long ACL injury layoff, Rodri made his first start since September, anchoring City's midfield with composure.

  • Tactical Battle: Guardiola rotated his squad, starting Ederson, Ruben Dias, and Jeremy Doku, while Juventus relied on their consistent core to maintain momentum.

  • Group Stakes: A win meant avoiding Real Madrid in the next round, adding intensity to an already electric fixture.

Match Result & Impact

> [Update this section post-match with final score and key moments.]

The outcome of this match will shape the knockout bracket and could define the tournament trajectory for both European giants.

Where to Watch

For Indian viewers, the match was live-streamed on DAZN at 12:30 AM IST on June 27. Unfortunately, it wasn’t available on traditional TV channels in India.

Final Thoughts

The Juventus vs Manchester City clash wasn’t just a group-stage match—it was a preview of a potential final. With world-class talent on both sides and tactical brilliance on display, this fixture lived up to its billing.

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