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Metro
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Deeney rates Chelsea's Premier League title chances after Club World Cup triumph
Chelsea should be competing for the Premier League title next season and are only 'two or three signings' away from winning it. That is the opinion of former striker Troy Deeney after Chelsea thumped PSG 3-0 on Sunday to win the 2025 Club World Cup. In the final in New Jersey, the Blues put in perhaps their best performance under Enzo Maresca, with Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and Robert Sanchez the standouts. Their triumph has raised expectations that the west London club could end their long wait for a Premier League title next season, having last lifted the trophy back in 2017 when Antonio Conte was in the dugout. Initially, Chelsea kept pace with Liverpool and Arsenal last season, though Maresca repeatedly insisted that they were not in the title race, with his side going on to suffer a big drop in form after Christmas and finishing fourth. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. Deeney believes the Blues need to be confident going into the 2025/26 campaign, telling talkSPORT: 'My only frustration with Enzo Maresca is he keeps downplaying it. This is an exceptional team, you look at the talent they've got on the bench, this is a team that can really compete. 'They're probably two or three pieces away. I'd go for a goalkeeper, an experienced centre-half and a full-back. That for me is a perfect team. 'But when you start talking about, 'we're away from getting in the Champions League, that's a milestone', I don't buy it. I think they have to be competing. 'I've got to give them a little bit of grace at the start of the season because we're three weeks away from the start of the Premier League season. They've just finished their last season when Liverpool have just played their first pre-season game. 'They're going to have to rest and recover. I think later on in the season this may take a toll but I expect them now to be looking at going deep into the Champions League, can they win the FA Cup and absolutely can they be up there with Arsenal trying to push on with Liverpool.' Chelsea begin the 2025/26 season at Stamford Bridge with a London derby against Crystal Palace on August 17. Liverpool – 15/8 Arsenal – 9/4 Man City – 11/4 Chelsea – 8/1 Newcastle – 22/1 Man United – 28/1 Tottenham – 50/1 Odds courtesy of Betfair After watching the Club World Cup final, Real Madrid and Tottenham legend Gareth Bale agreed with Deeney's prediction. More Trending 'I don't think they are far away at all [from challenging for the Premier League],' Bale told DAZN. 'Last season they got to around Christmas and everyone was talking about them being contenders. Obviously they are a young team and they kind of fell off but I think they will learn a lot from that. 'They have shown character as a team to come back and win the Conference League and now win this. I think confidence will be booming and they will have that self belief now.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Enzo Maresca told to replace Chelsea star after Club World Cup final MORE: Enzo Maresca reveals Chelsea targeted three PSG players in Club World Cup final win MORE: Chelsea stars Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto hit out at lack of respect
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Club World Cup Final: PSG boss Luis Enrique 'shoves' Chelsea star
PSG manager Luis Enrique and Chelsea forward João Pedro clashed after the FIFA Club World Cup final. (Screengrab) The 2025 Club World Cup has come to a close, with Premier League side Chelsea being crowned champions. The side led by Enzo Maresca comprehensively beat opponents Paris Saint-Germain in the final, 3-0, thanks to a sensational first 45 minutes. In the opening half, goals from Cole Palmer and João Pedro ensured that the Parisians could not stage a comeback in the second half. While Chelsea held on to their lead and even managed to keep a clean sheet, tensions boiled over at the end. A red card for PSG star João Neves and several yellow cards handed out in the final moments ultimately culminated in an intense brawl on the pitch at full-time. At the final whistle, both sides got into a heated argument, as push came to shove. However, one particular incident stood out, as PSG boss Luis Enrique appeared to come to blows with Chelsea forward and goalscorer João Pedro. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Viral clips on social media from the incident show players and staff from both sides getting into a tussle. Enrique appears to make contact with Pedro's face and push him to the turf, as several Chelsea stars swarmed the manager. Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca is also seen running towards the brawl to intervene. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Redefine Your Future with a Top Online MBA JAIN Online Learn More Undo The Italian was promptly taken aside by PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, while Enrique was held back by Presnel Kimpembe. The incident lasted well over a minute, with more than 20 players and staff involved. Following the game, Enrique issued a clarification on his actions, stressing that they weren't intentional. "My clear intention was to separate the players so the situation wouldn't escalate," said the Spaniard in a post-match press conference. PSG were on a sensational run of games—winning the UEFA Champions League 5-0 over Inter, beating the likes of Inter Miami and Real Madrid 4-0 at the Club World Cup, and defeating Bayern Munich 2-0 en route to the final on Sunday. However, it was Maresca and Chelsea who prevailed at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. With the win, Chelsea have pocketed a total close to $129.5 million as prize money. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
NBC Sports
13-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Fluminense 0-2 Chelsea: Joao Pedro eliminates boyhood club with two goals in first start
Joao Pedro's first start for Chelsea was a memorable one, as the newly signed $75-million striker scored both goals and the Blues beat Fluminense, Pedro's boyhood club, 2-0 in the semifinals of the 2025 Club World Cup on Tuesday. MORE — Prize money list for Club World Cup Pedro was perhaps only in the starting lineup because Liam Delap, who also joined Chelsea this summer, was suspended after picking up his second yellow card of the tournament against Palmeiras in the quarterfinals. The 23-year-old Brazilian international moved to Rio de Janeiro to join the Fluminense youth academy at the age of 10, before moving to England (Watford, Brighton and now Chelsea) shortly after his 18th birthday in 2019. Enzo Maresca's side has now conceded just two goals in four games after they were beaten 3-1 by Flamengo in their second game of the group stage, beating ES Tunis, Benfica, Palmeiras and Fluminense to reach Sunday's final. The only concern is that midfielder Moises Caicedo limped off in the 93rd minute after his ankle twisted awkwardly while challenging for the ball. Maresca had already made all five subs, therefore Chelsea finished the game with just 10 men. Chelsea will face either PSG or Real Madrid in the final back at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — also the site of both semifinals. Player ratings - Fluminense vs Chelsea Fluminense vs Chelsea live updates - by Andy Edwards Fluminense vs Chelsea final score: 0-2 Goalscorers: Joao Pedro (18', 56') GOAL! Fluminense 0-2 Chelsea: Joao Pedro cuts inside to double the lead (56') 56' JOíO PEDRO HAS DONE IT AGAIN! ⚽️⚽️ A brace in his first @ChelseaFC start, two absolute bangers. The Brazilian wonderkid is making serious noise. 💫🇧🇷 Watch the @FIFACWC | June 14 - July 13 | Every Game | Free | | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #FLUCHE Marc Cucurella rushes back to make a goal-line clearance (25') 26' Cucurella with a miracle save on the line! 😱 Fluminense came so close to leveling! 🥵 Watch the @FIFACWC | June 14 - July 13 | Every Game | Free | | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #FLUCHE GOAL! Fluminense 0-1 Chelsea: Joao Pedro curls a beauty for his first goal, in first start, against boyhood club (18') 18' João Pedro, are you serious?! ⚽💥 First start, first goal, and it's against his old club! Chelsea 1-0 Watch the @FIFACWC | June 14 - July 13 | Every Game | Free | | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #FLUCHE Fluminense starting lineup Fabio - Ignacio, Silva, Fuentes - Xavier, Hercules, Bernal, Rene - Nonato, Arias, Cano Chelsea starting lineup Sanchez - Gusto, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella - Caicedo, Fernandez - Neto, Palmer, Nkunku, Pedro How to watch Fluminense vs Chelsea live, stream link and start time Kick off time: 3pm ET Tuesday (July 8) Venue: MetLife Stadium — East Rutherford, New Jersey TV Channel/Streaming: Stream every game live on DAZN, for free Brazilian giants Fluminense have been one of the stories of the competition so far, with veteran 40-year-old defender Thiago Silva rolling back the years to lead them to the final four. Fluminense will be the underdogs against Chelsea but they were very impressive against Inter Milan in the last 16 and got the job done against Al Hilal in the quarters. They've kept three shutouts in their five games so far at the Club World Cup and have looked particularly dangerous on the counter. MORE — Club World Cup schedule, bracket Chelsea are used to facing Brazilian opponents by this point, as they lost to Flamengo in the group stage and beat Palmeiras in the quarterfinals. Enzo Maresca's young side are looking really good in attack and after adding Joao Pedro they are even more stacked. There are so many options for Maresca to choose from, especially going forward, but he's got the balance right in the knockout rounds so far and better finishing would have made life a lot more comfortable for themselves. Fluminense team news, focus Thiago Silva anchors the defense and keeps everything ticking over for his boyhood club Fluminense. It will be a special day for Silva, who played a key role in Chelsea's Champions League win which qualified them for this Club World Cup. Fluminense play a 3-5-2 system and look to get the ball wide, whip in crosses and are very good on the break. Chelsea team news, focus Moises Caicedo is back available after suspension which is a massive boost given his form and importance in the holding midfield role. Andrey Santos came in and did really well in midfield in the last game, but Caicedo will start. But in defense Levi Colwill is suspended at center back which is a blow. In attack Joao Pedro had a big impact after coming off the bench and he may start due to Liam Delap being out with a one game suspension. Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto will start and Nkunku and Madueke will scrap it out for the other attacking midfield spot. Fluminense vs Chelsea prediction This is going to be a fascinating tactical battle. Chelsea will have plenty of the ball, as they usually do, and Fluminense will be fine with that as they look to pick them off on the break. This has the feeling of an extra time game. Fluminense 1-2 Chelsea.
NBC Sports
13-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Chelsea 3-0 ES Tunis: Blues cruise into knockouts as Delap scores first goal
Chelsea rebounded fantastically from their first defeat at the 2025 Club World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Tunisian side ES Tunis on Tuesday, securing their place in the knockout rounds. MORE — 2025 Club World Cup schedule, results, tables, how to watch live The Blues weren't just beaten but slightly embarrassed by Brazilian side Flamengo on Friday, thus a strong response was required from Enzo Maresca's side — even after making a number of changes to the starting lineup. Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo, Pedro Neto, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella and Reece James were all unused substitutes in Chelsea's Group D finale and will be plenty rested for the round of 16 on Saturday (vs Benfica). All three of Chelsea's goals were scored in stoppage time — two in the first half and one in the second — as Liam Delap scored his first goal (45'+5) since joining the club earlier this month and 19-year-old academy striker Tyrique George continued his rapid development with a goal of his own (90'+7), after Tosin Adarabioyo finally broke the deadlock (45'+3). Player ratings - Chelsea vs Esperance How to watch Chelsea vs ES Tunis live, stream link and start time Kick off time: 9 pm ET Tuesday (June 24) Venue: Lincoln Financial Field — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania TV Channel/Streaming: Watch live on DAZN, for free Chelsea vs ES Tunis live updates - by Andy Edwards Chelsea vs ES Tunis final score: 3-0 Goalscorers: Tosin Adarabioyo (45'+3), Liam Delap (45'+5), Tyrique George (90'+7) GOAL! Chelsea 3-0 Esperance: George scores another one in stoppage time (90'+7) Off the hands of the 'keeper for Chelsea's third goal of the night! Catch the @FIFACWC | June 14 - July 13 | Every Game. Free. | | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #ESTCHE GOAL! Chelsea 2-0 Esperance: Liam Delap bags his first Chelsea goal (45'+5) IT'S TWO! JUST THAT FAST FOR THE BLUES!@ChelseaFC with two goals in two minutes! Catch the @FIFACWC | June 14 - July 13 | Every Game. Free. | | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #ESTCHE GOAL! Chelsea 1-0 Esperance: Tosin thumps a header to the back post (45'+3) LOFTED HEADER FROM TOSIN!@ChelseaFC grab the lead in first half stoppage time! Catch the @FIFACWC | June 14 - July 13 | Every Game. Free. | | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #ESTCHE Chelsea starting lineup Jorgensen - Gusto, Tosin, Badiashile, Acheampong - Lavia, Fernandez, Dewsbury-Hall - Nkunku, Madueke, Delap Esperance starting lineup Ben Said - Ben Ali, Meriah, Tougai, Ben Hamida - Ogbelu, Guenichi, Yan - Mokwana, Konate, Jabri One goal is all that separates Chelsea (2nd place) from ES Tunis (3rd) heading into Tuesday's pivotal finale at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Brazilian side Flamengo has already clinched the top spot in Group D with wins over both sides. MORE — How much prize money will each club get at Club World Cup? Chelsea led after Pedro Neto opened the scoring in the 13th minute and that lasted until the hour mark on Friday, but the Blues conceded back-to-back goals in the 62nd and 65th, before Nicolas Jackson was sent off in the 68th and Flamengo added a third in the 83rd. Group D standings Flamengo — 6 points (+4 GD) — CLINCHED GROUP D Chelsea — 3 points (0 GD) Esperance de Tunis — 3 points (-1 GD) LAFC — 0 points (-3 GD) — ELIMINATED Chelsea team news, focus OUT: Wesley Fofana (undisclosed), Omari Kellyman (hamstring) ES Tunis team news, focus Tunisian champions eight of the last nine seasons, including the last two, Esperance picked up their first win of the Club World Cup on Friday as they beat MLS side LAFC 1-0 at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee. Algerian international Youcef Belaili scored the game's only goal in the 70th minute. The 33-year-old scored 20 goals in 37 games during the most recent season, his first at the club. Chelsea vs ES Tunis prediction Perhaps the collapse against Flamengo will be a wake-up call; perhaps an indicator of more struggles to come. Not yet, but soon (in the next round, when they face Bayern Munich). Chelsea 2-0 ES Tunis.
Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Which teams are in the finals and how much money does the winner take home?
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: The most profitable football competition in history is set for a spectacular climax as FIFA's 2025 Club World Cup makes its way to its final in the US on Sunday. The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey FIFA Club World Cup - Final - Chelsea fans gather ahead of Chelsea v Paris St Germain - The Football Factory, New York, U.S. - July 12, 2025 Former Chelsea player Claude Makelele gather with fans ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup Final REUTERS/Hannah Mckay(REUTERS) The top-ranked teams from their continents over the previous four years have been reduced to the final two in the 32-team edition. Just for getting this far, both teams have already received enormous payday, but winning the trophy might lead to an even bigger payout that could influence their summer transfer intentions. FIFA Club World Cup 2025: How much money has Chelsea made so far? Chelsea has gradually accumulated a sizable prize fund throughout the course of the competition. They earned $4 million in the group stage after winning two games and losing one in Group D. Making it to the round of 16 made them earn an additional $7.5 million. Their hard-fought victory over Palmeiras rewarded them an extra $21 million, while defeating Benfica to reach the quarterfinals helped them fetch $13.125 million. They even grabbed $30 million after a resounding semifinal victory over Fluminense. The Blues have earned $89.5 million total, including their fixed participation fee. Also Read: Trump and Melania to attend FIFA Club World Cup final amid anniversary of assassination attempt FIFA Club World Cup 2025: How much has PSG made so far? Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain has made a significant profit, with $13.125 million for defeating Inter Miami, $21 million for beating Bayern Munich, $7.5 million for making it to the round of 16, $4 million for winning the group stage, and $30 million for upsetting Real Madrid for making it to the final. The Parisians have earned$107.7 million thanks to those performances and the participation incentive. How much money does FIFA Club World Cup winner take home? The new FIFA Club World Cup format offers more financial rewards. An additional $40 million prize will be presented to the winning team. In other words, if PSG wins, their combined earnings will soar to an incredible $147.7 million. Chelsea will receive $129.5 million if they win the final battle.
