Cole Palmer: “No One Gave Us a Chance – Now We’ve Done It” as Chelsea Clinch FIFA Club World Cup in Style
MetLife Stadium, New Jersey – July 13, 2025
By Omasports Staff
Chelsea completed a stunning footballing upset on Sunday night, thrashing Paris Saint-Germain 3–0 to win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, and it was Cole Palmer who shone brightest on the biggest stage.
The 22-year-old forward scored twice in a masterclass performance that capped Chelsea’s improbable run to the title. Palmer, calm and clinical, tormented PSG’s defense and confirmed his growing status as one of Europe’s elite young stars.
“It’s a great feeling, even more better because no one gave us a chance, and now we’ve done it,” Palmer told reporters post-match. “I like finals. This is what we play for.”
Palmer’s Final Magic
Palmer opened the scoring with a composed finish inside the box in the 14th minute, capitalizing on a clever through ball from Enzo Fernández. Just after the break, he doubled Chelsea’s lead — curling a left-footed strike past Donnarumma from the edge of the box to make it 2–0.
The goals silenced PSG’s rhythm and energized a youthful Chelsea side that played without fear or compromise.
“Enzo [Maresca] is building something special, something important,” Palmer added. “It’s a young team. Everyone is playing a part. I feel like we are going in the right direction.”
Tactical Brilliance from Maresca
Manager Enzo Maresca got his game plan exactly right. Chelsea’s setup — fluid in attack, disciplined in transition — frustrated a PSG side stacked with attacking firepower. The Blues executed a high-press strategy with composure, breaking with intent and controlling key midfield spaces.
Cesare Casadei added the third in the 78th minute, finishing off a blistering counter-attack led once again by Palmer, who turned provider.
A Turning Point for Chelsea
This is Chelsea’s second Club World Cup title, but arguably their most unexpected. Coming into the tournament with a largely untested squad under a new manager, few predicted they would stand atop the world just weeks later.
But with Cole Palmer’s leadership, tactical clarity from Maresca, and a fearless squad, Chelsea have done just that.
What’s Next?
Chelsea return to England with silverware, confidence, and a clear identity — something that has eluded them since their 2021 Champions League triumph.
Palmer summed it up perfectly:
“We’re young, we’re hungry — and we’re not done yet.”
