Cole Palmer is named Best Player of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Award presented by none other than Donald Trump.
Highlights:
- Cole Palmer scored 2 goals and gave 1 assist.
- Chelsea beat PSG 3-0 to win the title.
- João Neves saw red; tensions flared late.
Chelsea FC have been crowned the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup champions after an emphatic 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), with Cole Palmer delivering a masterclass performance that lit up East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium. The 81,188 fans in attendance—including U.S. President Donald Trump—witnessed Chelsea dominate the star-studded French side in a final that will go down in Club World Cup history.
In a breathtaking first half, Cole Palmer opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, pouncing on a rebound after a PSG defensive error. He struck again in the 30th minute with a clinical left-footed finish following a clever run onto Levi Colwill’s long ball. Palmer then capped his performance with a beautiful assist to João Pedro, who chipped it past Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 43rd minute to seal the deal before halftime.
The game’s momentum shifted for good when Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez launched a long clearance that PSG’s Nuno Mendes failed to control. Chelsea’s pressure led to a chaotic sequence inside PSG’s box, ultimately finished by Palmer.
As PSG’s frustrations mounted, João Neves was sent off in the 84th minute for yanking Marc Cucurella’s hair. A heated exchange followed, with Donnarumma seen shoving João Pedro near midfield, leading to an angry standoff involving PSG coach Luis Enrique.
Cole Palmer: Player of the Tournament
Cole Palmer was awarded the Best Player of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with the golden trophy presented to him by none other than Donald Trump. Palmer’s heroics—two goals and an assist—cemented his rise as one of football’s brightest young stars. With 18 goals this season, his transition from Manchester City to Chelsea has proven to be nothing short of transformational.
“Everyone doubted us before the game. The gaffer put a great game plan together and we knew where the space would be,” – Cole Palmer
“They had a lot of energy. I believe they were actually better than we were,” – Luis Enrique, PSG coach
Records & Rewards
- Attendance: 81,188 (tournament high)
- Chelsea’s 2nd Club World Cup Title (after 2021)
- Prize Money: Between \$128M and \$153M, depending on FIFA’s final fee distribution
- PSG’s Quadruple Dreams Crushed: They had already won Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and their first Champions League title
Despite finishing 4th in the Premier League and qualifying via the UEFA Conference League, Chelsea stunned PSG, who had dominated earlier rounds with a 16-1 goal difference and 436 minutes without conceding. Chelsea’s energetic pressing, tactical clarity, and Palmer’s brilliance proved too much for the French champions.
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