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‘The Club World Cup felt like pre-season, but we had to tell ourselves it wasn’t. It was a big tournament and we were there to win it, not play around’ Chelsea star’s honest reflection on last summer’s triumph in the United States

Chelsea won the first edition of the newly revamped Club World Cup last summer

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Why 2026 FIFA World Cup could be the hottest ever - and how El Niño could complicate things further

The sweltering heat at the Club World Cup in 2025 raised a potential major problem for this summer's big international tournament

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Chelsea: Reece James sends trophy promise to Blues faithful in heartfelt open letter

Defender-come-midfielder captained side to Conference League and Club World Cup glory last season

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PSG v Chelsea live: Late Kvaratskhelia show gives hosts command of Champions League last-16 tie

Chelsea fell to a disappointing defeat at the hands of the defending champions in their round-of-16 first leg in Paris

The Independent UK

Chelsea aim for statement win over PSG which no one can belittle

Blues have bragging rights over PSG after last summer’s Club World Cup, not that few onlookers cared

Evening Standard

Chelsea XI vs. PSG: Rosenior to Apply Maresca’s Formula—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

The Blues dominated Paris Saint-Germain when they last met in the 2025 Club World Cup final.

Sports Illustrated

Chelsea beware! PSG set for major injury boost in Champions League

Luis Enrique will have key player back for rematch of Club World Cup final in Paris

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Clubs frustrated over wait for Fifa to share £185m of Club World Cup money

Frustration is growing among clubs globally at the extended wait for £185m of solidarity payments promised by Fifa on the back of last summer’s Club World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Fifa’s plan for expanded 48-team Club World Cup will not be blocked by Uefa

Uefa’s backing is a sign of improved relations between the respective presidents, with the Club World Cup expected not to be held every two years

The Guardian - UK

Jill Ellis warns of hypocrisy in questioning Qatar as host of Women’s Club World Cup

The ex-USWNT coach Jill Ellis spoke of not wanting to ‘throw stones in glass houses’ amid talks of Qatar potentially staging Women’s Club World Cup in 2028

The Guardian - US

Will Qatar host the first Women's Club World Cup in 2028?

With the news of a new club competition in women’s football, what is the Women’s Club World Cup, and why is there outrage that Qatar might be the hosts

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Chelsea statement in full as Enzo Maresca leaves position ahead of Manchester City trip

Maresca leaves Chelsea just months after guiding club to success in Conference League and Club World Cup

Evening Standard

‘Signing for Chelsea, scoring at the Club World Cup final and starting for Brazil at the Maracana – it’s been a remarkable year in my life’ Joao Pedro reflects on a bumper 2025

It’s been an eventful year for the Chelsea forward who joined the Stamford Bridge mob over the summer

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Why is the Africa Cup of Nations taking place over Christmas?

The expansion of the Club World Cup and Champions League means Afcon will be played over Christmas and the New Year period for the first time.

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Chelsea suffered huge spike in injuries after Club World Cup, new study reveals

Chelsea won the newly-expanded Club World Cup back in July, but paid the price through injuries afterwards

Evening Standard

Chelsea: Shocking new report reveals full crippling impact of Club World Cup on injuries

Chelsea hardest hit by injuries as new findings show Club World Cup impact

The Guardian - UK

Chelsea count cost of Club World Cup as report puts Europe-wide injury bill at £3bn

A Howden report said there was a 44% rise between June to October compared with 2024-25, with Chelsea having 23 injuries at a financial loss of £17m

Sports Illustrated

2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup: Full List of Matches, Schedule, Teams Involved

The tournament is similar but also very different to the Club World Cup.

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Evening Standard

'Of course we are': Enzo Fernandez declares Chelsea Premier League title contenders

Argentine wants to build on Conference League and Club World Cup wins

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Reece James eyes Donald Trump reunion at USA World Cup as England's biggest test named

The US President was on stage when Chelsea won the Club World Cup in New Jersey

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Chelsea: Enzo Maresca points finger at Club World Cup as injuries continue to pile up

The Blues rested some key players as they were held by Qarabag in the Champions League

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‘I felt I was going to be more impactful at the U21 Euros than the Club World Cup. I helped England qualify, so to miss out would have been heartbreaking’ Why James McAtee chose England glory over Club World Cup

The former Manchester City midfielder opted to represent his country, rather than get involved in FIFA’s rebooted club competition in the summer

Evening Standard

Chelsea problems laid bare as Enzo Maresca strives for two key things

Sunderland defeat highlights inexperience as Blues struggle with after-effects of Club World Cup

Evening Standard

Miguel Angel Russo: Boca Juniors coach dies aged 69 after long cancer battle

Argentine legend had been appointed for third stint in charge at La Bombonera ahead of the Club World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Club World Cup has left an injury trail that is damaging football. But will anyone listen?

Response to strained schedule has been more football than ever, and a danger that the best will have nothing left to give at the World Cup

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