Chelsea Dismantles PSG in Club World Cup Final Amid Political Show at MetLife

So, let me talk you through this absolutely wild and eventful night at the MetLife Stadium – not just for football reasons, but political drama too. The final of the FIFA Club World Cup between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain had everything: goals, controversy, a halftime concert that felt more like a Super Bowl, and yes, even Donald Trump.

Let’s start with the football. Chelsea were nothing short of clinical, and their standout was undoubtedly Cole Palmer. The young English midfielder turned this into his personal highlight reel. He scored a sensational brace in the first half – two nearly identical finesse shots that left Donnarumma no chance – and then capped it off with a sublime assist to João Pedro before halftime. It was 3-0 before Paris even realized the game had started.

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On the other side, PSG completely collapsed. Their midfield – usually such a strength – was dominated. Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, and João Neves were invisible. And defensively, they were all over the place. Paris looked tired, flat, and frankly, unprepared. Even their big-name winter signing, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, had a night to forget. He couldn't get past Malo Gusto once and was subbed off in visible frustration. Dembélé and Doué tried to spark something, but they ran into a wall – that wall being Robert Sanchez, who made six top-class saves and was a fortress in goal for Chelsea.

Then came the chaos. PSG’s frustration boiled over in stoppage time. Luis Enrique lost his cool entirely, trying to strangle Joao Pedro in an outburst that felt completely unprovoked. A mass brawl followed, ending with João Neves getting a red card for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair. It was a total meltdown from a team that simply couldn't handle defeat.

And amidst all this, you had Donald Trump watching from the stands, flanked by Melania and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Trump was cheered by some and booed by many, especially when the cameras zoomed in on him during the national anthem. The screen cut away quickly – talk about awkward. But his presence wasn’t just symbolic. Trump sees the 2026 World Cup – hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico – as his next political playground, branding it part of his “Golden Age of America.” He’s tight with Infantino, and it shows: FIFA’s new U.S. HQ is in Trump Tower. No subtlety there.

So this final was more than a match. It was a glimpse into how sport, politics, and entertainment are blending into something far more theatrical. Whether it's good for the game is debatable. But one thing’s for sure – Chelsea were sensational, PSG were shambolic, and Trump... well, he was just doing Trump things.

What a night.

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