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Chelsea Reach Club World Cup Final as Neto Honours Late Friend Diogo Jota

After Chelsea’s 2-0 semi-final win in New York, Pedro Neto has dedicated Sunday’s final to Diogo Jota and his brother.

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Overview

  • Chelsea beat Fluminense 2-0 in sweltering 34°C conditions at MetLife Stadium to secure a spot in Sunday’s Club World Cup final.
  • Joao Pedro scored twice on his first start for the club following his £60 million transfer from Brighton.
  • Pedro Neto, a former Wolves and Portugal team-mate of Jota, pledged to honour the late striker and his brother during the final.
  • Midfielder Moises Caicedo picked up a minor ankle injury late in the semi-final but is expected to be fit for the final.
  • The Guardia Civil continues its inquiry into the July 3 crash that killed Jota and his brother, focusing on potential speeding and a tyre blowout.