Does Chelsea’s Club World Cup win signal Blues becoming serious contenders once again?

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Chelsea’s triumph over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final was more than a victory—it was a message.  PSG had looked untouchable in 2025, sweeping to a treble and showcasing some of the world’s most coveted talent under Luis Enrique. But on Sunday night in New Jersey, Chelsea tore up that script in emphatic, unforgettable fashion.

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00:00Chelsea's triumph over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final was more than

00:06a victory. It was a message. PSG had looked untouchable this year, sweeping to a treble

00:12and showcasing some of the world's most coveted talent under Luis Enrique. But on Sunday night

00:18in New Jersey, Chelsea tore up that script in emphatic, unforgettable fashion. And Zemmoreska's

00:24delivered a tactical masterclass, stunning PSG with a three-goal first-half blitz. Cole

00:30Palmer, Chelsea's standout performer, said, everyone talked rubbish about us all season,

00:34but we're going in the right direction. Palmer credited Moreska with crafting the perfect plan

00:39and freeing him to thrive. That sentiment has been echoed throughout the squad.

00:46Moreska, already a Conference League winner and a Champions League qualifier this year,

00:51now has another trophy to his name. He's faced criticism over style, over tactics, over results,

00:57but his resilience is bearing fruit. Winning the Club World Cup and collecting nearly £90 million

01:03in prize money marks a high point, but more significantly, it showcases the project's

01:08progression and growing credibility across Europe. Chelsea's players clearly buy into Moreska's

01:15methods. The squad were relaxed during the tournament, seen walking the streets of Philadelphia,

01:20exploring New York and spending time with family. He creates a good energy, said Mano Gusto.

01:27Tactics tweaks have been paid off against PSG. Chelsea deployed a more pragmatic shape,

01:32with traditional full-backs man-marked to their midfield and targeted space behind Nuno Mendes.

01:38It worked flawlessly. Moreska has been accused of being rigid, but this tournament suggests otherwise.

01:45He has depth now too, with Jao Pedro, Liam Dillap and soon Jamie Gittons and Estavia Willian

01:51all add firepower. Levi Colwell believes Chelsea can win the Premier League next season.

01:57People laughed at me when I said we'd win this and he said, now they won't.

02:02Chelsea returned from the US without a proper pre-season and a slow start could follow.

02:07But something is stirring and Sunday might be the moment it all began.

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