The French club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)'s dream of winning the FIFA Club World Cup remained unfulfilled this time as well. Though PSG won all four domestic trophies this season, they couldn't withstand Chelsea in the final.
SPORTS NEWS: In the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, English club Chelsea defeated French club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 3-0, claiming the title for the second time. In the final match played at MetLife Stadium in the USA, Chelsea shattered PSG's dream of winning the Club World Cup with their stellar performance. Cole Palmer scored two goals for Chelsea, and Joao Pedro scored one goal, leading the team to an easy victory.
Cole Palmer was the hero of the victory, making the result clear in the first half itself
This match was very special for Chelsea because the team almost sealed the outcome of the match in the first half itself. In the 22nd minute, Cole Palmer scored the first goal. Just 8 minutes later, in the 30th minute, Palmer scored the second goal. In the final moments of the first half, Joao Pedro scored the third goal, giving Chelsea a 3-0 lead. In the second half, PSG tried hard to make a comeback, but they couldn't succeed against Chelsea's b defense and strategy.
PSG's dream of winning the fifth trophy of the season shattered
This season, PSG had won major titles like the French League, French Cup, French Super Cup, and Champions League. PSG entered the field with the dream of winning the fifth trophy by winning the Club World Cup, but Chelsea dashed their hopes. The match was played in front of 81,118 spectators, and former US President Donald Trump was present as a special guest. After the match, Donald Trump came onto the podium and presented the trophy to the winning team. This scene is also going viral on social media.
Chelsea's second Club World Cup trophy
Chelsea had previously won the Club World Cup title in 2021. This time, the format of the tournament was changed, with 32 teams participating. The tournament started on June 14th. Earlier, only 8 teams used to participate in this tournament, but it has been organized under a new format since 2023.
- Cole Palmer – Golden Ball winner: Cole Palmer was awarded the Golden Ball for the best player of the tournament. He scored three goals and provided two assists throughout the tournament and played a key role in making his team champions.
- Robert Sanchez – Golden Glove winner: Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was awarded the Golden Glove award. He performed brilliantly throughout the tournament, earning many clean sheets.
- Desire Doue – Best Young Player: 20-year-old PSG forward Desire Doue was chosen as the best young player of the tournament. Although his team lost in the final, his game was praised everywhere.
