WHAT HAPPENED?
The Blues made history on American soil as they became the first side to win the revamped 32-team tournament. The Premier League giants earned the right to be called the best team on the planet after comprehensively beating Paris Saint-Germain in the final 3-0.
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Enzo Maresca’s side had a prestigious title wrapped up by half-time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Cole Palmer netted a decisive brace, before new signing Joao Pedro got in on the act and put the Champions League winners from France out of sight.
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Trump was among those in attendance on the outskirts of New York. He took up a seat in the stands alongside first lady Melania and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
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Trump helped to hand out medals at the final whistle, while also awarding Chelsea talisman Palmer his Golden Ball as Player of the Tournament and Robert Sanchez his Best Goalkeeper award. He and Infantino passed the Club World Cup trophy over together.
WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?
Chelsea sparked wild scenes of celebration regardless. The Blues will take in a short break before facing Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan in a couple of friendly dates before the 2025-26 Premier League campaign.
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