English side Chelsea have written a new chapter in global football history after winning the FIFA Club World Cup, defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final held in New York on Sunday.
The victory delivered a powerful statement about the new vision under head coach Enzo Maresca, who has shown clear direction since taking over at the start of 2025.
Maresca stated that the tournament holds great value for the club, expressing his belief that it will gain recognition equal to that of the Champions League. “It brings together the best teams from around the world, so it has a unique importance. It showed us where we stand, and it will help our fans see the club on a global level,” he said.
The win grants Chelsea the right to wear the champions’ badge on their shirts for the next four years—something Maresca said will help raise the club’s profile and pride in the world of football.
Cole Palmer, 23, was the standout performer of the match, scoring twice and assisting João Pedro’s goal. The rising star became one of the faces of the tournament, appearing on promotional billboards across New York alongside elite players like Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior.
Chelsea came into the competition in good form, having lifted the UEFA Conference League in May, and continued to prove they are on the path back to Europe and the world’s elite.
Maresca explained that he had sent a clear message to his players before the final: score early and apply pressure on PSG. Their dominant first-half display, in which they netted all three goals, showed that the message was received and executed perfectly.
