(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
PSG to Face Chelsea in Historic FIFA Club World Cup Final in New York
NEW YORK: French giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will take on Chelsea FC in the highly anticipated final of FIFA’s revamped 32-team Club World Cup this Sunday, set to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The month-long tournament, hosted across multiple U.S. cities, has delivered all the drama of a traditional World Cup, with big names falling early and emerging stars making headlines.
⚽ A Clash of Titans: PSG vs Chelsea
Both PSG and Chelsea, among the richest and most influential clubs in world football, will compete to become the first-ever champions of FIFA’s expanded global tournament.
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Kickoff: Sunday, midday (local time)
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Venue: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
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Weather: High temperatures expected
🔥 PSG’s Unstoppable Form
PSG have entered the final in red-hot form, winning 7 of their last 8 matches — all without conceding a single goal. Their emphatic 4-0 win over Real Madrid in the semi-finals highlighted their dominance, with two early goals resulting from relentless high pressing.
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Coach Luis Enrique has guided PSG to their first-ever Champions League win last month
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The team has been re-energized with a youthful, dynamic squad, following the departures of Neymar, Messi, and Mbappe
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Ousmane Dembele, a Ballon d’Or contender, has led the attack with goals and assists
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Fullbacks Nuno Mendes and Achraf Hakimi add blistering pace and width
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PSG’s high turnover rate—averaging seven per hour—has been crucial to their pressing game
Luis Enrique boasts a perfect record in club finals, having won all 11 one-off finals he’s coached, including a treble with Barcelona.
🔵 Chelsea’s Road to Redemption
Chelsea arrive at the final after a less dominant journey, qualifying via their Conference League victory following a disappointing Premier League season.
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Manager Enzo Maresca has turned things around, with his tactics finally clicking in the U.S.
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Mid-tournament signing Joao Pedro has been a revelation, scoring twice in the semi-final against Fluminense
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Young stars like Cole Palmer and midfield trio Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia, and Moises Caicedo have stepped up
Despite criticism over their billion-euro investment in recent years, Chelsea now have the opportunity to rewrite their season with silverware on the global stage.
🗣️ Wenger Responds to Klopp Criticism
FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger has responded to Jurgen Klopp’s criticism of the new-format Club World Cup.
Earlier, Klopp had called the competition “the worst idea ever invented.” In contrast, Wenger praised the tournament during a FIFA Technical Study Group briefing in New York.
“I don’t share Klopp’s view at all. A real Club World Cup was needed, and the feedback from clubs and players has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Wenger.
He also highlighted strong attendance figures and growing fan engagement as proof of the format’s success.
🌎 A New Era for Club Football
The 2025 Club World Cup is seen as a preview of global football’s future, setting the stage for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America. With major clubs from Europe, Asia, and South America participating, the tournament has redefined international club competition.
Stay tuned for match updates, highlights, and post-match analysis as PSG and Chelsea battle it out for global supremacy.
