The Amazing Fairy Tale of Chelsea

They attacked from the start, clearly showing their intention to win. They scored two goals in a row, eight minutes apart, and made it 3-0 before half-time. They deservedly lifted the first trophy of the new, 'expanded' Club World Cup.

But, "they" are not PSG - the best team in the world since the beginning of the year, predicted by the whole world to win the final of the Club World Cup 2025 in the early morning of July 14, but Chelsea - the team that was rated much lower before the ball rolled. If Chelsea had won against PSG, it would have been a big surprise. But this was a convincing victory, with a big score. PSG could not recover after conceding 3 goals in 43 minutes. Only football can create such an amazing development, such an unbelievable result.

Chelsea lifts the trophy in front of US President Donald Trump

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Before the match, coach Enzo Maresca declared that Chelsea could win in a "chess"-style match, meaning that both sides would constantly compete in a tense situation. "Chess" matches in football, although of high professional quality, are often boring to the audience, because there are not many stormy situations, scoring opportunities are almost impossible, both sides are just stalking each other.

But Chelsea won in reverse. Cole Palmer scored the first two goals, then passed the ball like a set piece for Joao Pedro to score the third, thereby winning the "Best Player of the Tournament" award.

While Palmer on the attack line won the "Best Player" award, in goal, teammate Robert Sanchez also won the "Best Goalkeeper of the tournament" award.

In total, Chelsea earned $153.66 million (about £100 million, nearly 3,900 billion VND) in prize money from winning the 2025 Club World Cup. For comparison, Chelsea earned £163 million thanks to their fourth-place finish in the 2024-2025 Premier League. PSG pocketed £121 million thanks to their Champions League win. The high prize money is an important reason why strong teams really compete, creating the most exciting Club World Cup ever.

The Champions League champions were finally defeated by the Conference Cup champions. And after winning the Club World Cup, Chelsea are said to be qualified to compete for the top spot in the Premier League next season.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/chuyen-co-tich-ky-thu-mang-ten-chelsea-185250714215904994.htm