….Blues Claim Historic Title in Commanding Abu Dhabi Final.…
Chelsea Football Club has been crowned the undisputed kings of global football, securing the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a resounding 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in yesterday’s final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, United States.
Christian Pulisic’s electrifying hat-trick propelled the Blues to glory, underscoring a masterclass performance that left the French champions chasing shadows.
The U.S. international opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a clinical finish, doubled the lead with a thunderous strike just before halftime (45+2’), and sealed Chelsea’s destiny with a composed chip over Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 67th minute. Under the lights of Abu Dhabi, Chelsea delivered a tactical masterclass.
Manager Enzo Maresca’s side suffocated PSG’s star-studded attack, with goalkeeper Đorđe Petrović making critical saves to preserve a clean sheet against Kylian Mbappé and company.
The midfield trio of Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo, and Conor Gallagher dictated play, while the defense held firm against relentless late pressure.
Thomas Tuchel, PSG’s manager and former Chelsea icon, conceded: “We were outplayed in every phase. Chelsea deserved this title – their intensity and precision were exceptional.”
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly hailed the triumph: “This is the pinnacle of club football. Tonight, we didn’t just win a trophy; we showcased Chelsea’s DNA on the world stage.”
The victory marks Chelsea’s second FIFA Club World Cup title (2022, 2025), cementing their status as England’s most successful club in international competitions.
Pulisic, named Player of the Match, dedicated his goals to traveling supporters: “This shirt represents history. Today, we added another chapter.”
Global Significance: First English club to win multiple Club World Cups. Pulisic becomes the second player to score a hat-trick in a CWC final (after Pelé in 1962). PSG’s quest for a maiden CWC title continues.
