Chelsea’s road to the final: highlights and key moments
Chelsea FC continue to thrill their fanbase at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and now stand within one more victory of global glory. Here, FIFA details how Enzo Maresca’s men moved through the group stage and thee knockout matches to book their place in the final of the tournament. Group Stage Chelsea FC 2-0 […]
Chelsea defence peaking at right moment
A 3-1 defeat to CR Flamengo in their second group stage match was a defining moment for Chelsea FC in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. The Blues had been gutted for three second half goals by the high-flying Brazilians and suddenly were staring elimination in the face going into their group finale. Since then, […]
Thiago Silva: I have the utmost pride in Fluminense’s campaign
Eighteen teams had, so said the oddsmakers, a better chance of winning the first FIFA Club World Cup™ than Fluminense. Renato Gaucho’s nevertheless giant-slayed their way to the last four. Trophy hopes were finally extinguished by a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at MetLife Stadium in New York New Jersey, but the Tricolor have done themselves […]
Joao Pedro: I’ve got mixed emotions
Watch games live and free on DAZN Joao Pedro Junqueira Jesus was lazing on Copacabana beach 10 days ago. He was relishing Rio de Janeiro’s unique attractions, its finest cuts of meat, and the exhilarating parties the Fluminense FC fans were putting on. The 23-year-old had joined the club as a defensive midfielder when he […]
The battle of Les Bleus
This heavyweight semi-final at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ comes with a distinctly French flavour. While it is no surprise to see the French champions field a clutch of national-team regulars, the same logic hardly applies to the Spanish giants. Despite that, Real Madrid C. F. have a rich history of fielding French stars. […]
Cambiasso: PSG’s positioning is always spot on
Before turning 20, Esteban Cambiasso already had an impressive footballing resume. It all began at Argentinos Juniors, a hotbed for fledgling Argentinian starlets, where he followed in the footsteps of fellow left-footed players Diego Maradona and Fernando Redondo. In 1996, Cambiasso left for Real Madrid C. F., where he played for the B team and […]
The records PSG could break at the Club World Cup
“Perfection does not exist,” wrote 19th-century French poet Alfred de Musset in his book, Confession of a Child of the Century. If he had seen Paris Saint-Germain play this season, he probably would have had a different opinion. Luis Enrique’s PSG have had an idyllic year in 2024-25, winning four out of four titles, and […]
Chelsea’s 2021 European champions: where are they now?
Chelsea FC will take on Fluminense FC in the semi-finals of the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ on Tuesday, 8 July at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. However, the current Blues squad bears little resemblance to the team that secured the club’s place at this tournament. The Blues qualified for the Club World Cup […]
Three key battles in Fluminense v Chelsea semi-final
Thiago Silva v Cole Palmer Thiago Silva turns 41 in September but his timeless leadership skills have played a key role in Fluminense FC’s march to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ semi-finals. While the likes of Jhon Arias, Martinelli and Hercules have grabbed the goals for Fluminense, it is Silva’s defensive dominance that has […]
Caicedo on Flu semi, Chelsea’s trophy aim and table tennis
Moises Caicedo paused for a moment before answering the question. Then, with a grin and a chuckle, he declared: “I am the best.” The Chelsea FC man could have easily made that statement about his status as the world’s top midfielder, but in this case, it was regarding his place among the Blues’ table tennis […]