In a stunning upset, Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 3‑0 in the Club World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium. Goals from Cole Palmer (two) and João Pedro secured a dominant first-half lead and sealed the win before halftime
⭐ Cole Palmer’s Brilliance
Palmer opened the scoring in the 21st minute with a composed finish, followed by a curling shot for a second goal before the 30-minute mark .
He also assisted João Pedro’s third goal—a clever chip over PSG’s keeper in the 43rd minute—earning him the tournament’s Best Player (Golden Ball) award .
Reuters highlighted how his precise shooting and sharp playmaking were pivotal in dismantling PSG’s defence
⚽ Tactical Masterclass.
Chelsea’s coach Enzo Maresca implemented high-pressing tactics and quick transitions that overwhelmingly outmatched PSG’s Champions League–winning squad .
Midfielder Moisés Caicedo was credited with expertly anchoring the midfield, while goalkeeper Robert Sánchez made crucial saves to preserve the clean sheets
🔴 PSG Down a Man & Post‑Match Tensions
Late in the game, João Neves received a red card for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair—adding to PSG’s woes .
After the final whistle, tempers flared—PSG coach Luis Enrique shoved João Pedro, with the scuffle involving Gianluigi Donnarumma and Achraf Hakimi. Enrique later defended his actions as an attempt to calm tensions .
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