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PSG THRASH REAL MADRID 4-0, SET UP FINAL SHOWDOWN WITH CHELSEA

European champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) delivered a stunning performance, thrashing Real Madrid 4-0 in the semifinals of the FIFA Club World Cup. The victory sets up a final encounter with English powerhouse Chelsea, with the winner set to pocket $40 million (approximately N6.4 billion) and the loser $30 million (approximately N4.8 billion). Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring in the 5th minute, capitalizing on a defensive blunder by the Madrid backline. Ousmane Dembele doubled the lead just three minutes later, exploiting another defensive mistake. Ruiz struck again in the 24th minute, netting his second goal and giving PSG a commanding 3-0 lead at halftime. Despite efforts to regroup in the second half, Real Madrid struggled to create scoring opportunities. PSG sealed the win with a fourth goal, courtesy of Goncalo Ramos, in the 87th minute. The match showcased PSG’s dominance, with the French side outplaying Real Madrid in every department. The win sets up a highly anticipated final against Chelsea, scheduled for Sunday. PSG’s victory marks a significant achievement for the team, demonstrating their strength and determination on the global stage. As they prepare to face Chelsea, PSG will look to build on their momentum and claim the coveted title.

CHELSEA QUALIFIES FOR FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP SEMI-FINALS AFTER DRAMATIC WIN OVER PALMEIRAS

Chelsea FC has secured a spot in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 after a thrilling 2-1 victory over SE Palmeiras in the quarter-finals. The match, held at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, saw Chelsea come from behind to win thanks to an own goal by Palmeiras in the dying minutes of the game. According to reports, both teams were evenly matched, with each side holding onto a single goal apiece until the last minutes of the game. The turning point came when Palmeiras’ safe hands inadvertently scored an own goal, giving Chelsea the much-needed advantage. Chelsea held onto the lead until the final whistle, securing their spot in the semi-finals. Chelsea will face Brazilian giants Fluminense FC in the semi-finals, scheduled to take place on July 8, 2025, at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The match is expected to kick off at 3:00 PM EDT (Eastern Time, USA) / 12:00 PM PT (Pacific Time, USA) / 8:00 PM BST (London). Fluminense, the reigning Copa Libertadores champions, have been impressive in the tournament, showcasing strong defensive organization and clinical finishing. They defeated Al Hilal 2-0 in their quarter-final match. Chelsea, on the other hand, will be looking to capitalize on their technical quality and attacking firepower to overcome Fluminense’s spirited defense. The semi-final match promises to be a fascinating tactical battle between Chelsea’s European pedigree and Fluminense’s South American flair. With both teams determined to secure a spot in the final, fans can expect a thrilling encounter.

CHELSEA WINS FIRST GAME IN FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP WITH 2-0 VICTORY OVER LAFC

Chelsea kicked off their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a solid 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC (LAFC) at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Blues dominated the first half, netting one goal, and maintained the same scoreline in the second half. Pedro Neto scored Chelsea’s opening goal in the 33rd minute with a low shot beyond Hugo Lloris at his near post. Despite LAFC’s improved performance in the second half, Chelsea sealed their victory with a second goal in the 79th minute, courtesy of Enzo Fernandez, who buried a close-range shot beyond the goalkeeper. New signing Liam Delap made his Chelsea debut after joining from Ipswich Town and wasted no time showing his skills, assisting Fernandez for Chelsea’s second goal. “Very good result,” said Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca after the match. “Overall, the performance has been good and we won the game.” The victory earns Chelsea $2 million and three points, elevating them to the top of Group D standings alongside Flamengo, who also won their opening match against Esperance of Tunisia. LAFC, who had to win a playoff with Club America to enter the tournament, put up a fight but failed to score. Chelsea’s next match is against Flamengo on Friday, while LAFC faces Esperance. The FIFA Club World Cup features 32 teams, including four from Africa, competing for a total cash prize of $1 billion.