Chelsea win FIFA Club World Cup with victory over PSG

 Chelsea win FIFA Club World Cup with victory over PSG

In a dramatic and unexpected final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Chelsea demolished European giants Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to win the FIFA Club World Cup. Former U.S. President Donald Trump was on hand to present the medals and trophies to both teams, adding political flair to an already headline-grabbing event.

The Blues stormed ahead in the first half, with Cole Palmer scoring two nearly identical goals in the 22nd and 30th minutes. Just before the break, he set up Joao Pedro for a beautiful chip over PSG keeper Donnarumma, making it 3-0 before halftime.

PSG struggled to respond, and their frustrations boiled over in the 85th minute when Joao Neves was sent off for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair. A late scuffle between players, including PSG coach Luis Enrique confronting Chelsea stars, added tension to an already heated match.

The halftime show featured performances by J Balvin, Doja Cat, Tems, and Coldplay’s Chris Martin, while pre-match festivities caused a delayed kick-off.

After the game, Trump awarded Palmer the Golden Ball (Best Player), Sanchez the Best Goalkeeper trophy, and PSG’s Désiré Doué the Silver Ball.

While the spectacle drew global attention, it also revived concerns about player burnout. “We already play around 60 games a year,” noted Kylian Mbappé. “When it’s too much, it’s too much.”

Chelsea may have lifted the trophy, but the conversation around player welfare is far from over.