Cole Palmer’s brilliant brace and a goal from Joao Pedro secured a resounding 3-0 victory for Chelsea over Paris Saint-Germain, as the Blues lifted the newly expanded Club World Cup trophy in the United States.
According to The Touchline, FIFA has decided that winners of the previous 7-team format will now be referred to as “Intercontinental Champions,” marking a clear distinction from the current 32-team tournament structure.
The 2025 edition marked the debut of the expanded format, growing from 7 to 32 teams. Manchester City, who won the last edition of the old format in 2023 after a 4-0 win over Fluminense, fell short this time around.
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Pep Guardiola’s side were knocked out in the Round of 16 by Saudi giants Al Hilal, who edged the Premier League champions 4-3 after extra time.