Chelsea dominated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in a thrilling Club World Cup final at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, with Cole Palmer stealing the show 🌟. The 21-year-old midfielder delivered two goals and an assist in a first-half masterclass that left the French champions reeling.
PSG entered as favorites after a stellar season, but Chelsea's Conference League winners outplayed them from the start. Manager Enzo Maresca's tactical brilliance turned his pre-match 'chess game' prediction into a swift victory, complete with a red card for PSG in the closing stages 🎯.
Palmer opened the scoring after capitalizing on a defensive error, later setting up João Pedro before adding his second goal. The win marks Chelsea's second Club World Cup triumph since 2021, proving their growing influence in global football 🏅.
With young stars like Palmer leading the charge, this victory signals a new era for the Blues – and gives football fans everywhere a reason to tune into the revamped tournament format 🌍⚡.
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Palmer double fires Chelsea past PSG to Club World Cup glory
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