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Underdog Chelsea shock world for winning FIFA Club World Cup

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In a thrilling and dramatic world football, the underdog, Chelsea has made history by winning the FIFA Club World Cup title, defeating PSG 3-0 in the final.

Cole Palmer was instrumental in the win, scoring two goals and assisting another.

Palmer’s two goals in the 22nd and 30th minutes, followed by João Pedro’s chip in the 43rd minute, sealed the win for Chelsea.

This victory marks Chelsea’s second global title, and they’ve earned roughly €105 million in prize money.

Palmer has also been recognized as the Player of the Tournament for his outstanding performance in the competition.

While Robert Sánchez, the talented goalkeeper, has just been awarded the adidas Golden Glove Award for Chelsea FC.Tl

Real Madrid’s Gonzalo Garcia has also been making waves, winning the Golden Boot award for scoring the most goals (four) in the tournament.

In UEFA Women’s Euro football news, the score between Netherlands and France ended with France emerging victorious, winning 5-2.

For Netherlands, the goals were scored by V. Pelova in the 26th minute and S. Bacha’s own goal in the 41st minute.

In France’s goals were scored by S. Toletti in the 22nd minute, M. Katoto in the 61st minute, D. Cascarino with a brace in the 64th and 67th minutes, and S. Karchaoui scoring from a penalty in the 90th+2 minute.

Additionally, England Women’s football team vs. Wales womens football ended with England winning 6-1, with goals scored by G. Stanway (13′ pen), E. Toone (21′), L. Hemp (30′), A. Russo (44′), B. Mead (72′), and A. Beeever-Jones (89′), while Wales’ goal was scored by H. Cain (76′). The app is currently set to display scores and fixtures for July 13.

In other news, Liverpool FC has announced plans to retire the number 20 jersey, a number closely associated with Diogo Jota during his time with the club. This decision underscores the significant impact Jota has had on the team and its fans.

In international the Flames national football team has moved up in the FIFA rankings from 132nd to 129th.The latest rankings released by FIFA on July 14,2025.

In the TNM Super League, the action continues to heat up. Civil Service United won 2-1 against FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, while Kamuzu Barracks secured a 3-1 victory over Songwe United,on July 12,2025.

On Sunday in Super League results Moyale FC 1-1 Silver Strikers ended in a draw, with Raphael Phiri scoring for Moyale FC in the 31st minute and Zebron Kalima equalizing for Silver Strikers in the 73rd minute. Ekhaya FC suffered a narrow loss to Mighty Wanderers, with Gaddie Chirwa’s 54th-minute goal proving to be the difference-maker.

Creck SC secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mzuzu City Hammers, thanks to Kondwani Chilembwe’s 61st-minute strike.

Meanwhile, Premier Bet Dedza Dynamos and Blue Eagles played out a goalless draw at Dedza stadium. In another stalemate, Chitipa United and Karonga United drew 0-0 at Karonga stadium.

Shaffie A Mtambo

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