Overview

• Cole Palmer scored twice and was named Man of the Match as Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to win the FIFA Club World Cup final.
• Palmer received the tournament’s Best Player trophy from President Trump, who remained on stage and told him his son is his biggest fan.
• The 23-year-old has entered Ballon d’Or odds at +2000 following his standout performance, underscoring his rapid rise in global football.
• During his first visit to St. Kitts and Nevis, Palmer was honored with the nation’s jersey in his father’s hometown.
• Chelsea will resume preseason training in early August with plans to build on their World Cup success to expand the club’s brand in the United States.