Key Points

Chelsea dominated PSG 3-0 to win the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, with Cole Palmer named MVP after a stellar performance. Palmer scored twice and assisted another, proving decisive in the final. PSG struggled despite a strong defensive record, finishing with 10 men after João Neves' red card. The victory adds to Chelsea's successful season under new manager Enzo Maresca.

Key Points: Chelsea's Cole Palmer Wins FIFA Club World Cup 2025 MVP

  • Palmer scored twice in the final against PSG
  • Chelsea won 3-0 to lift the Club World Cup
  • Robert Sanchez earned Golden Gloves for best goalkeeper
  • PSG's João Neves was sent off late in the match
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Chelsea's Cole Palmer named best player in FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Cole Palmer shines with 2 goals and an assist as Chelsea dominate PSG 3-0 to claim the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 title.

"Palmer controlled a clever layoff before bending a sumptuous effort into the far corner. – Olympics.com"

New York, July 14

Chelsea's Cole Palmer has been named the best player in FIFA Club World Cup 2025 as his side won the title, after his stellar performance in the final.

Chelsea won the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 by defeating French champions Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 with a superb first-half performance, in New Jersey on Monday.

Palmer scored twice and set up another player-of-the-match performance in the men's football final, before picking up the award, according to Olympics.com.

Throughout the competition, he scored a total of three goals and contributed another two assists to inspire Chelsea to the title.

Robert Sanchez picked up the Golden Gloves award for the best goalkeeper in the tournament. Even though he conceded five goals in Chelsea's seven games, he made a string of fine saves that helped the Blues to victory.

PSG's Desire Doue was named the best young player award, consolation for him and his club, after an underwhelming showing in the final. Real Madrid's Gonzalo Garcia won the Golden Boot.

Coming to the final, Favourites PSG had not let up a goal in their previous four games heading into the final of the men's football tournament, but they found themselves behind in the 22nd minute, when Cole Palmer controlled a clever layoff from Malo Gusto before bending a sumptuous effort into the far corner, giving Chelsea the early breakthrough.

Eight minutes later, the 23-year-old doubled Chelsea's lead; this time latching on to a ball from deep and, with the same ice-cool precision, bent it into the far corner once again. Copy, paste.

PSG finished the game with 10 men after João Neves received a straight red card for pulling Marc Cucurella's hair five minutes from time.

Chelsea added the Club World Cup trophy to the UEFA Conference League trophy they won back in May, capping off an impressive debut season for Italian Maresca at Stamford Bridge.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Great to see young talent shining! Though I wonder why FIFA keeps hosting these tournaments in USA when football's heart is in Europe/South America. The empty seats in stadium were noticeable.
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Ananya R
As a football coach in Mumbai, I'm showing Palmer's goals to my students tomorrow. That bending technique is textbook perfect! Indian players should learn this level of precision.
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Vikram M
PSG bottled it again 😂 Same old story - star players but no trophy. Meanwhile Chelsea showing how proper team play wins championships. Deserved winners!
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Priya S
Happy for Chelsea but can we talk about that ridiculous red card? Pulling hair in football? Neves should be ashamed - this isn't WWE! 🤦‍♀️
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Karthik V
As an Indian football fan, I wish our ISL teams could compete at this level someday. The gap is huge but not impossible to bridge if we invest in youth development like European clubs.

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