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Chelsea Clinches Inaugural 32-Team Club World Cup as Post-Match Brawl Triggers Disciplinary Probe

FIFA is weighing sanctions for Luis Enrique after empty stands, extreme weather delays, a politicized trophy ceremony marred the four-week, 32-team tournament

Donald Trump mit dem Team von Chelsea bei der Siegerehrung der Klub-WM
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Handgemenge mit Luis Enrique (l.) und João Pedro (r.)
Joao Pedro (l.) geht gegen Gianluigi Donnarumma zu Boden

Overview

  • Chelsea delivered a 3:0 victory over PSG at MetLife Stadium with Cole Palmer scoring twice and João Pedro adding a third to secure the title.
  • PSG coach Luis Enrique struck Chelsea’s João Pedro after the final whistle, touching off a mass brawl that FIFA says it will review for potential sanctions.
  • The expanded U.S. tournament struggled with low attendance—half-empty stadiums during the group stage—and faced six storm interruptions alongside matches played in temperatures above 35 °C.
  • The trophy presentation was overshadowed when President Trump refused to leave the stage after joining Gianni Infantino for the award ceremony, drawing boos and player confusion.
  • FIFA officials plan to overhaul scheduling, player welfare protocols and commercial arrangements to address criticism before the next Club World Cup.