WORLD CHAMPIONS AGAIN

In a stunning display of clinical finishing and tactical discipline, Chelsea defeated European champions Paris Saint-Germain 3–0 on Sunday night to win the 32 team FIFA Club World Cup at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.

Cole Palmer was the undisputed star of the night, scoring twice and providing an assist as Chelsea silenced a PSG side widely tipped to lift the trophy. With U.S. President Donald Trump in attendance and a crowd buzzing in anticipation of a European heavyweight showdown, few could have predicted the shock that unfolded before halftime.

PSG came into the final with high expectations, riding the momentum of a dominant 4–0 semifinal victory over Real Madrid and fresh from winning a historic treble the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1, and the French Cup. But Chelsea flipped the script in ruthless fashion throw and upthrow tactics.

Palmer opened the scoring midway through the first half with a precise finish that set the tone for what was to come. Ten minutes later, he doubled the lead with a composed strike after slicing through a sluggish PSG backline. Chelsea’s relentless first half performance culminated in a third goal just before the break, with Palmer turning provider for Joao Pedro, who slotted home with ease following some passive PSG defending.

PSG, shell shocked and trailing 3–0 by halftime, struggled to mount a comeback in the second half. Despite flashes of individual brilliance, they failed to break through Chelsea’s well organized defense. Their frustrations were compounded in the 86th minute when midfielder Joao Neves received a red card after a VAR review confirmed he had pulled Marc Cucurella’s hair off the ball a moment that perfectly encapsulated PSG’s nightmarish outing.

For Chelsea, the win caps a remarkable season under manager Enzo Maresca. The Blues not only secured a top four Premier League finish and lifted the UEFA Conference League trophy, but now stand as the first ever champions of FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup a feat that earns them a reported $125 million in prize money.

The victory represents a statement moment for a squad still rebuilding, with young stars like Palmer stepping into leadership roles and delivering on the biggest stage.

PSG, despite the disappointment, can still take pride in their Champions League conquest the club’s long sought European crown. But their hopes of global domination will have to wait, as Luis Enrique’s men now face a period of reflection before their UEFA Super Cup clash against Tottenham Hotspur in a month's time.

Chelsea, meanwhile, return to London with silverware, history made, and confidence high. Their emphatic win over PSG is not just a trophy lift it’s a bold reminder that they are a force to be reckoned with on every front.