There has been some speculation that Neymar could retire after the 2022 FIFA World Cup. But Neymar has said that these speculations started to wear him down psychologically.
However, he has extended his contract till 2025 with Paris Saint-Germain, and given at that point he will turn 33. So a switch to MLS is a huge possibility.
"I joke around a lot with my friends, I say that 32 is a good age to retire".
"But seriously, I don't know. I'm going to play until I'm mentally tired. I'll keep playing as long as I'm doing well in body and mind." Said Neymar.
PSG vs Tottenham, UEFA Super Cup 2025: PSG win Super Cup for first time, with a late comeback
Get highlights of the PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur, UEFA Super Cup 2025 match as PSG defeated Spurs 4-3 in penalties after drawing the game in full-time with late goals.
Welcome to our live coverage of the UEFA Super Cup 2025.
Tonight, from the iconic Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy, football fans are in for a thrilling showdown as the reigning UEFA Champions League winners, Paris Saint-Germain, take on the UEFA Europa League champions, Tottenham Hotspur.
The match kicks off at 12:30 AM IST on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Paris Saint-Germain, fresh from a dominant treble-winning season and a stunning 5-0 Champions League final victory over Inter Milan, are the favourites, but Tottenham, under new management and eager to prove themselves on the big stage, will be a formidable opponent.
Stay with us for live updates, team news, free commentary, and all the dramatic moments from kickoff to the final whistle as Barnali Debnath brings you all the updates.
LIVE Updates
Aug 13, 2025, 9:33 PM
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Thank you for staying with us. I hope you have enjoyed the game. We will see you in the next game.
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Aug 13, 2025, 9:32 PM
PSG ARE THE UEFA SUPER CUP CHAMPIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME
Aug 13, 2025, 9:30 PM
They were winning by 2-0 till 85th minute!
Aug 13, 2025, 9:18 PM
What a comeback from PSG!
Late goals, were behind in the shootout and made another comeback to win it 4-3 in the penalties.
PSG are the UEFA Super Cup Champions for the first time, first from France too! #UEFASuperCup
Solanke - scores. Beats the goalkeeper easily. TOT 1-0 PSG
Vitinha - goes wide. Vicario went other way, but it was wide. TOT 1-0 PSG
Bentacur - scores. Top class shot. Right into the side net. TOT 2-0 PSG
Ramos - scores. Straight down the middle. TOT 2-1 PSG
Van de Ven - save by Chevalier. TOT 2-1 PSG
Dembele - scores. Cool as ice. TOT 2-2 PSG
Tel - goes wide. TOT 2-2 PSG
Lee - scores. Super penalty. Hits the side net. TOT 2-3 PSG
Pedro Porro - scores. Hits the upper net with calmness. TOT 3-3 PSG
Mendes - scores and PSG are the UEFA Super Cup winners.
Aug 13, 2025, 8:58 PM
Full time | PSG 0-0 TOT
Late goals from PSG substitutes take the game into the penalty. Huge chance gone for Spurs. Can they make a turnaround in the shootout? Or the European Champions dominate the penalties?
Aug 13, 2025, 8:54 PM
90+4' | GOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLL | PSG 2-2 TOT
Goncalo Ramos scores and makes it level, with 2 minutes to go.
Dembele with a whipping, curling cross from the right, and Ramos was right in the middle to make everything level.
PSG 2-2 TOT.
Aug 13, 2025, 8:51 PM
6 minutes added
6 minutes have been added as injury time.
Aug 13, 2025, 8:51 PM
89' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Dembele.
Aug 13, 2025, 8:51 PM
89' | Change for Spurs
Bergvall is in for Sarr.
Aug 13, 2025, 8:50 PM
BOOM!
๐จ๐ช๐บ GOAL | PSG 1-2 Tottenham | Kang-In Lee
Chevalier would be disappointed with his, but Romero wins the space and header to extend the lead.
From a free-kick again, Romero was unmarked and had a free header at the far post. Romero's header bounced on the ground first, which made it difficult for Chevalier to make the save. But he should have done better there.
PSG 0-2 TOT.
Aug 13, 2025, 8:07 PM
47' | Save from Chevalier
Richarlison's powerful on-target shot was saved by Chevalier. He has been the best PSG player so far.
Aug 13, 2025, 8:05 PM
Second half starts
The second half starts with no changes to both teams.
It is Mickey van de Ven's goal that gave Spurs the lead. They were surely the better team with PSG looking a bit hot and clod throughout the entire 45 minutes.
Aug 13, 2025, 7:48 PM
45' | 1 minute added
1 minute has been added as the injury time.
Aug 13, 2025, 7:48 PM
45' | Chance for Spurs
Although it was flagged as an offside, Spurs were inches away from extending the lead with the ball hitting the post.
Aug 13, 2025, 7:44 PM
39' | GOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLL | PSG 0-1 TOT
Spurs take the lead.
Micky van de Ven scores the goal for the Europa League champions. His first-ever goal in European football.
A long ball from the set piece, Spurs won the header, and Chevalier saved Palhinha's header. But, it was not good enough as the ball deflected from the crossbar and fell right for van de Ven to score from close range with a side-footed finish.
PSG 0-1 Tottenham
Aug 13, 2025, 7:40 PM
37' | Hakimi's shot is blocked
Hakimi's shot from the right of the box is blocked by Danso.
Aug 13, 2025, 7:38 PM
36' | Dembele misses the target
Kvaratskhelia's cross from the right fell in as a half volley for Dembele. However, he could not control the ball with a right footed shot.
Rodrigo Bentancur powers Mohammed Kudus' delivery over the target as Tottenham's promising spell continues.
Aug 13, 2025, 7:33 PM
23' | Chevalier makes a save
The Paris newcomer tips the shot from distance over the crossbar! Richarlison starts the move by winning possession, turning sharply and sending Mohammed Kudus away beyond the halfway line, the winger returning the pass to the forward in the right channel.
The No9 shifts to his right and fires in a fierce right-footed effort, taking a slight deflection before Lucas Chevalier uses his right palm to divert the ball behind. Tottenham's coaching staff show their appreciation.
PSG have faced Tottenham only once before. In the 2017 International Champions Cup, they faced a heavy 4-2 defeat against the Premier League at Camping World Stadium.
Aug 13, 2025, 1:52 PM
How to watch the match?
Football fans from India can watch the match LIVE on the Sony LIV app and website. Moreover, fans can watch the match on Sony Ten 2 TV channel as well.
Aug 13, 2025, 1:51 PM
Match Details
Match: PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur, UEFA Super Cup 2025
Whenever a new transfer window arrives, with more money coming into the game, we see more spending and expensive buys from clubs around the world. However, along with experienced and proven footballers, football clubs always tend to buy new, exciting teenage footballers, even before they become stars.
Today, in this article, we will list the 20 most expensive teenagers in football transfer history.
20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history
Please note that the fee is based on Transfermarkt's data and is accurate as of August 7, 2025.
20. Javier Saviola โ River Plate to FC Barcelona โ 2001 โ โฌ35.90m (Age 19)
Image | FC Barcelona
Javier Saviola's transfer to FC Barcelona from River Plate was the record fee for any teenager till it was later broken by Wayne Rooney. After scoring 24 goals in 41 matches, besides his 11 assists for River Plate, while winning the Argentine league in consecutive years, Saviola became the star FC Barcelona were looking for.
However, the transfer did not work that well for both him and the club as he was loaned out many times and went to play for Real Madrid in future as well.Saviola was recently the assistant manager of the Barcelona U19 team as well.
19. Josko Gvardiol โ Dinamo Zagreb to RB Leipzig โ 2021 โ โฌ36.8m (Age 19)
Image | transfermarkt.com
A Croatian defensive prodigy, Gvardiol impressed with his versatility and speed by playing as a ball-playing centre-back and left-back. His performances for Dinamo Zagreb and Croatiaโs national team stirred RB Leipzig to break their transfer record.
Along with skill, Josko Gvardiol's physical strength and tactical intelligence made Leipzig pay โฌ36.8m for the defender in 2021.
Two years later, Leipzig sold Gavrdiol to Manchester City for a whopping โฌ90.00m.
18. Wayne Rooney โ Everton to Manchester United โ 2004 โ โฌ37m (Age 18)
Rooney with the fan who wanted United to buy him. Image | manchesterunited.com
One of Englandโsgreatest ever talents, Rooney was signed for a then-record fee for a teenager. His all-around attacking prowess, vision, and finishing skill justified the huge investment.
In the 2003/04 season for Everton, Rooney had already scored nine goals in the Premier League as a teenager, which made Sir Alex Ferguson sign the youngster for a record โฌ37m.
Rooney became Manchester Unitedโs all-time leading scorer with 253 goals in 559 official games, winning five Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy.
17. Luke Shaw โ Southampton to Manchester United โ 2014/15 โ โฌ37.5m (Age 18)
Image | MUFC on X
A highly rated left-back, Shaw was signed for his blend of strong defensive skills and speed. He was seen as the next big defender from England after John Terry, as he had done quite well at Southampton and England U-21s then.
Luke Shaw was bought by Manchester United in 2014 with a transfer fee of โฌ37.5 million, making him one of the most expensive teenage footballers ever.
Despite serious injury setbacks, he has developed into a dependable member of Unitedโs backline since then and continues to be a member of Ruben Amorim's team.
16. Yankuba Minteh โ Newcastle United to Brighton โ 2024 โ โฌ38.8m (Age 19)
Image | Brighton
A direct, pacey Gambian forward, Yankuba Minteh, earned his big move as Brighton always invests in young, aggressive talents to shape their Premier League competitiveness and future development.
Newcastle United were the first to sign him, but sent him on loan to Feyenoord, where he scored 11 goals and had five assists. Brighton then signed him permanently in the 2024/25 season, for โฌ38.8m, making him one of the most expensive teenagers in football transfer history.
Last season, he had 12 goal contributions for Brighton in the Premier League.
Dejan after signing for Juventus. Image | Juventus
Dejan Kulusevski, the Swedish winger, scored 10 goals and assisted 9 times in Serie A in the 2019-20 season, leading Juventus to pay a premium to have him in the Winter transfer window.
Although he was brought to Turin with a โฌ39m transfer fee from Atalanta BC, he was soon loaned out to Parma and Tottenham Hotspur. In 2023, he was eventually bought by Spurs with a transfer fee of โฌ30.00 million.
14. Fabio Silva โ Porto to Wolves โ 2020/21 โ โฌ40m (Age 18)
Image | Wolves
Portuguese striker Fabio Silva came with impressive youth goal-scoring records for FC Porto U19 and the FC Porto team from the 2018-2020 season. Seeing his talent, Wolves paid a significant fee of โฌ40m, hoping that his technical finishing and physicality would translate well into Premier League success.
However, he was soon loaned to various clubs. Last season, he joined the team after spending a season at UD Las Palmas on loan.
13. Vitor Roque โ Athletico Paranaense to FC Barcelona โ 2024 โ โฌ40m (Age 19)
Image | FC Barcelona
Barcelona acquired Roque to bolster their attack during a rebuilding phase. Known for his goal instinct, technical skill, and agile movement, Roque had scored 21 goals in 45 games for the Brazilian club Paranaense to attract a โฌ40m bid from the Catalan club.
However, after only 2 goals in 16 games for the Spanish, he was sent back on loan to Real Betis and eventually signed for Palmeiras last season.
12. Archie Gray โ Leeds United to Tottenham Hotspur โ 2024 โ โฌ41.25m (Age 19)
Image | Spurs News
A promising English defensive midfielder, Archie Gray, made a high-profile resume after winning the U21 Euros and doing well for Leeds United.
This helped Tottenham sign him for โฌ41.25m in 2024 as they continued to focus on developing young home-grown talent.
Archie played 28 Premier League and 11 Europa League games for Spurs in his first season at the club.
11. Jorrel Hato โ Ajax to Chelsea โ 2025 โ โฌ44.18m (Age 19)
Image | Chelsea FC
Dutch defender Jorrel Hato, who came through Ajaxโs ranks, secured a big move to Chelsea. With Enzo Maresca and Chelseaโs long-term strategic vision for rebuilding their defence, Hato was supposed to be the next big thing for the Blues.
The left-back has a knack for scoring and contributing to goals as well. He had eight goal contributions in the 2024/25 Eredivisie for Ajax.
10. Franco Mastantuono โ River Plate to Real Madrid - 2025 - โฌ45m (Age 18)
Image | Fabrizio Romano/X
With a โฌ45 million coming on 14th August 2025, Argentine U21 star Franco Mastantuono is all set to be the most expensive teenager in the football transfer window of the 2025/26 season.
The right-winger had a successful 2024/25 season with River Plate, scoring seven times in 22 games along with four assists, which led him to make his senior debut for Argentina as well.
9. Vinicius Jr. โ Flamengo to Real Madrid โ 2018 โ โฌ45m (Age 18)
Image | Real Madrid on X
Real Madrid and Brazilian youngsters have always been a love affair made in heaven. After scoring 10 goals and assisting four times in 32 goals for Flamengo in the 2017-18 season, Vinicius Jr.โs electrifying pace, dribbling, and flair made him a valued acquisition for Real Madrid.
Vinicius was brought to Real Madrid for โฌ45m, which made him one of the most expensive teenagers in world football of the last decade.
Despite a slow start, he developed into a key player, helping Madrid win three La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies.
8. Rodrygo โ Santos to Real Madrid โ 2019 โ โฌ45m (Age 18)
Image | Real Madrid on X
As I was saying, Real Madrid and Brazilian teenage stars stand in a love affair made in heaven.
Following Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo was signed to strengthen Real Madridโs attack with a versatile winger capable of playing across the frontline. Rodrygo had already done well for Santos in the previous season, which caught the eyes of Los Blancos, and soon he was signed for โฌ45m
Since then, he has won three La Liga titles and two Champions League titles with the club, while scoring 68 crucial goals and providing 51 assists.
7. Endrick โ Palmeiras to Real Madrid โ 2024 โ โฌ47.5m (Age 18)
Image | Real Madrid on X
Now it would be boring for you if I repeated the same thing. Butwhat can I do if we have three back-to-back, same transfer patterns on our list of the most expensive teenagers in football transfer history?
Hailed as one of Brazilโs brightest prospects, Endrickโs prolific youth scoring and sharp finishing caught the eye of Real Madrid.
Endrick was brought to Bernabeu by Carlo Ancelotti after he helped Palmeiras win the Brazilian league in successive previous seasons.
6. Anthony Martial โ Monaco to Manchester United โ 2015 โ โฌ60m (Age 19)
๐๏ธ On this day in 2015...
Anthony Martial introduced himself to Old Trafford with THAT goal against Liverpool on his #MUFC debut ๐ฅฒ๐ซถpic.twitter.com/2pbOF0B6F3
Martialโs dazzling speed, dribbling, and flair from France made Manchester United break their teenage transfer record. After a great season with AS Monaco, where he scored 12 goals and provided five assists, United broke every record to bring him to Old Trafford.
He had an immediate impact with 17 Premier League goals in his debut season, though injuries and form fluctuations have tempered his career since.
5. Leny Yoro โ Lille to Manchester United โ 2024 โ โฌ62m (Age 18)
Image | Fabrizio Romano on X
Manchester United invested heavily in Leny Yoroโs defensive attributes, physicality, and maturity beyond his years.Yoro was signed by United under Erik ten Hag for โฌ62m, a record transfer fee for a teenage defender.
He still continues to be one of the pillars of the United defence under new boss Ruben Amorim.
4. Romeo Lavia โ Southampton to Chelsea โ 2023 โ โฌ62.1m (Age 19)
Image | Chelsea FC
Belgian midfielder Romeo Laviaโs combination of technical skill, tactical intelligence, and defensive contributions enticed Chelsea to pay a club-record fee of โฌ62.1m for a teenager.
Lavia was first discovered by Manchester City, where he flourished for the Manchester City U-21 and U-23 teams. Then, he did well for Southampton to be able to attract a large bid from Chelsea.
3. Matthijs de Ligt โ Ajax to Juventus โ 2019 โ โฌ85.5m (Age 19)
Image | Ajax
Matthijs De Ligt captained a young Ajax side to the 2018/19 Champions League semifinals and even scored a decisive goal for them in the quarter-finals. Juventus rewarded him with one of the highest fees ever for a teenage defender when he was bought for a record fee for a teenage defender, โฌ85.5m.
After spending seasons with Juventus and FC Bayern Munich, the defender signed for Manchester United in 2024, under former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag.
2. Joao Felix โ Benfica to Atletico Madrid โ 2019 โ โฌ127.2m (Age 19)
Image | X
Touted as a generational talent, Joao Felix was signed as a creative attacking replacement for Antoine Griezmann by Atletico Madrid in 2019 for a club record โฌ127.2 million.
Felix had scored 20 goals in 43 games for Benfica, along with 11 assists, before joining the Spanish club. However, he could not justify the price tag and soon found himself playing for different clubs.
At 25, he has now signed for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr FC.
In the 2016/17 season, Mbappe scored 28 goals and had 14 assists in 46 games for Monaco, which had set him up as one of the greatest footballing talents on earth. Among those 28 goals, 6 were in the Champions League in just 9 games.
Monaco have agreed to loan Kylian Mbappe to PSG with an option to sign him for โฌ180m next summer. Medical tomorrow. (Source: L'Equipe) pic.twitter.com/cXSjQRva3K
Chelsea vs PSG, FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final: Chelsea thrash PSG 3-0 to win Club World Cup 2025
Cole Palmer scored a brace while Joao Pedro scored once to help Chelsea FC beat PSG by 3-0 to clinch the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 title at MetLife Stadium.
Hello and welcome, everyone, to our final LIVE coverage of the 2024-25 football season. Tonight we have the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final between English club Chelsea FC and French Champion, PSG.
Chelsea, the Premier League giants, reached the final after beating two Brazilian sides, Fluminense and Palmeiras, in the knockouts.
Meanwhile, the current Champions League winners, PSG, reached the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final by smashing European giants like Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
Chelsea are looking for their second trophy of the season after winning the UEFA Conference League. Meantime, PSG are looking for their fourth major trophy of the season, including the UEFA Champions League and Ligue 1 titles.
So, sit back and relax as I, Koushik Biswas, bring you all the LIVE updates of the Chelsea vs PSG, FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final, LIVE from Sportz Point's Web Desk.
LIVE Updates
Jul 13, 2025, 9:34 PM
Special badge!
๐จ๐ต ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ | Chelsea will now have an exclusive FIFA World Champions Badge on their kit until 2029. ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/ld8mn8YxIC
Enzo Maresca forced to play peacemaker at full-time after a brawl involving Gianluigi Donnarumma. Luis Enrique also involved in the melee. pic.twitter.com/QyAT6rvBSc
Barcola's attempted effort from the left was easily grabbed by Sanchez.
Jul 13, 2025, 9:00 PM
82' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Colwill.
Jul 13, 2025, 8:59 PM
80' | Another big save from Donnarumma
Delap found the better of Berlado and then wanted to go past Donnarumma. However, Donnarumma was clever her to block his second path and make the save.
Jul 13, 2025, 8:56 PM
77' | Double change for Chelsea
Out: Pedro Neto, James
In: Nkunku, Dewsbury-Hall
Jul 13, 2025, 8:54 PM
75' | Chance for Zaรฏre-Emery
Zaรฏre-Emery did well to enter the box but he took it too deep to find the angle from the byline.
Jul 13, 2025, 8:52 PM
73' | Triple change for PSG
In: Ramos, Mayulu, Zaรฏre-Emery
Out: Hakimi, Ruiz, Doue.
Jul 13, 2025, 8:51 PM
Donnarumma's save!
WHAT A SAVE! Delapโs shot beaten away by Donnarummaโs brilliance. Save of the tournament?๐ฅ
The first half in the Club World Cup final marked only the third time that Paris Saint-Germain conceded at least three goals in the first 43 minutes of a match since the start of the QSI ownership era in 2011.
โ The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) July 13, 2025
Jul 13, 2025, 8:27 PM
48' | Chance for PSG
Kvaratskhelia's shot was partially saved by Sanchez. Before anyone from PSG could take advantage, Gusto cleared the ball.
Jul 13, 2025, 8:26 PM
47' | Good start from PSG
Nuno Mendes, down the line on the left, made a good run and tried to find Fabian Ruiz with a toe-pass.
But after a deflection, Sanchez was able to make the save.
Jul 13, 2025, 8:24 PM
Second half starts!
PSG start with their long kick style.
Jul 13, 2025, 8:22 PM
This half-time show has delayed kick-off to the second half. PSG have just been stood around for a few minutes. Chelsea - maybe smartly - haven't come out.
Not quite sure why, but Pedro Neto gets the yellow card. Maybe for a dissent.
Jul 13, 2025, 7:43 PM
Already in the record book
๐จ๐จ| ๐ฅ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐: Cole Palmer is the ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ง ever Englishman to score twice in a FIFA Club World Cup final. โฝ๏ธโฝ๏ธ
โ Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) July 13, 2025
Jul 13, 2025, 7:22 PM
13' | PSG are getting their groove back
Doue and Dembele are linking up with Hakimi to build some momentum for PSG. Cucurella fould Doue, otherwise PSG could have gone for a good counter attack.
Starting XI: Robert Sรกnchez, Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Reece James, Moisรฉs Caicedo, Enzo Fernรกndez, Cole Palmer, Joรฃo Pedro.
Subs: Gabriel Sลonina, Mike Penders, Filip Jรธrgensen, Josh Acheampong, Tosin Adarabioyo, Aaron Anselmino, Mamadou Sarr, Romรฉo Lavia, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Andrey Santos, Tyrique George, Nicolas Jackson, Liam Delap, Christopher Nkunku, Marc Guiu.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final: Chelsea vs PSG Match Preview, Head-to-head, Streaming Details and Possible Lineups
With Chelsea looking to win their second trophy of the season and PSG eyeing a quadruple season ending, we bring you everything about the Chelsea vs PSG, FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final.
We are now end of the 2024-25 football season as Chelsea get ready to face the UEFA Champions League winners PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final tomorrow at Met Life Stadium in New York.
Chelsea, the Premier League giants, reached the final after beating two Brazilian sides, Fluminense and Palmeiras, in the knockouts. Meanwhile, the current Champions League winners, PSG, reached the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final by smashing European giants like Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
So, with both teams looking in good form, we bring you everything you need to know about Chelsea vs PSG, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final.
Match Details
Match: Chelsea vs PSG, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final
Date: 14th July, 2025
Time: 12.30 am IST
Venue: MetLife Stadium, New York.
How to watch the Chelsea vs PSG, FIFA Club World Cup Final in India?
You can watch the Chelsea vs PSG, FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final on the Dazn app and website, which are the official broadcasters of the tournament.
Moreover, in India, you can watch the match on the FanCode App and Website. On television, fans can watch the match on Eurosport TV channels.
The last time Chelsea faced PSG, Thiago Silva scored a winner for PSG. Image | Chelsea.com
Team
Wins
Draws
Matches
Chelsea
2
5
10
Paris Saint-Germain
3
5
10
Team News and Current Form
Both teams have looked their best in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Enzo Maresca's Chelsea have been very attacking, while Luis Enrique's PSG have outsmarted every team in Europe.
Joao Pedro scored a stunning first-half goal for Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup semis. Image | Chelsea on X
Chelsea joined the tournament after winning the UEFA Conference League and ensuring their place in the UEFA Champions League 2025-26. Boosted with young talents at a high price, Maresca's young team has been a bit up and down throughout the season.
However, in the Club World Cup, they have shown good form, winning five matches from six to reach the final. Blues' new signing Joao Pedro showed how he can be the perfect solution to Chelsea's attacking issues, after scoring against his boyhood club Fluminense in the semis.
Chelsea players during their final training ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final vs PSG. Image | Chelsea.com
Despite finishing only second in Group D, Chelsea did not have to face any European giant in the knockouts before the final. So, Maresca will have to adapt to PSG's European style of play, and it will surely be a tough job for him.
The good news for the London-based club is that their star midfielder, Moises Caicedo, has recovered from his ankle injury and was seen during training. So, he will be available for selection.
But Dario Essugo and Romeo Lavia will not be available due to muscular problems, along with Benoit Badiashile, who is also doubtful for the final. Noni Madueke is unlikely to play in between his transfer talks with Arsenal.
Recent form | Chelsea
Date
Competition
Opponent
Score
Result
09/07/25
FIFA Club World Cup
Fluminense
0-2
W
05/07/25
FIFA Club World Cup
Palmeiras
1-2
W
29/06/25
FIFA Club World Cup
Benfica
1-4
W
25/06/25
FIFA Club World Cup
Espรฉrance Tunis
0-3
W
20/06/25
FIFA Club World Cup
Flamengo
3-1
L
PSG
Dembele and Hakimi celebrating a goal against Real Madrid. Image | PSG.fr
The current Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League winners have been the best team in the world this season. They have gone past anyone who has come in front of them.
Luis Enrique's team has shown that even without a big name like Kylian Mbappe, you can win trophies with tactics, execution and passion.
PSG, just like their opponent Chelsea, have won five out of six games in the FIFA Club World Cup. They surprisingly lost against Botafogo in the group stage, and thus had to face teams like Bayern Munich and Real Madrid en route to the final.
PSG star Nuno Mendes during the training ahead of FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final against Chelsea. Image | PSG.fr
Against Bayern, they registered a 2-0 victory and then went on to smash Real Madrid 4-0 in the semis. Fabian Ruiz scored a brace and Ousmane Dembele scored, asisted and pre-assisted to announce he is ready to win the Ballon d'Or 2025.
Goncalo Ramos also scored during the dying minutes of the match.
In terms of injury news and availability, Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez will miss the final after receiving red cards in the quarters. Other than that, there are no injury concerns for them.
Recent Form | PSG
Date
Competition
Opponent
Score
Result
10/07/25
FIFA Club World Cup
Real Madrid
4-0
W
05/07/25
FIFA Club World Cup
FC Bayern Mรผnchen
2-0
W
29/06/25
FIFA Club World Cup
Inter Miami CF
4-0
W
24/06/25
FIFA Club World Cup
Seattle Sounders FC
0-2
W
20/06/25
FIFA Club World Cup
Botafogo
0-1
L
Chelsea vs PSG: Possible Lineups
Chelsea: R. Sรกnchez, M. Gusto, T. Chalobah, T. Adarabioyo, M. Cucurella, C. Palmer, M. Caicedo, E. Fernรกndez, C. Nkunku, J. Pedro, P. Neto.
Fabian Ruiz scored a brace for the club from France, while Ousmane Dembele and Goncalo Ramos scored the other two goals for them. Real Madrid legend and six-time Champions League winner with the Los Blancos, Luka Modric, played his last game for the club.
What happened in the match?
Luis Enrique had to name a team without Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez, who were suspended for two games for their red cards in the game against FC Bayern Munich. However, after the win against Bayern, the Parisians looked confident to face Real Madrid.
First half
Fabian Ruiz after scoring the first goal of the match. Image | PSG
PSG had a flying start as they scored as many as three goals within the first 25 minutes of the game. The first goals came within the first ten minutes of the semi-final.
Fabian Ruiz started the goal fest for them. After two nearly missed chances, PSG finally converted as Dembele won the ball from Raul Asencio inside the box and managed to find Ruiz, who opened the scoring in the 6th minute.
Dembele after scoring his 35th goal of the season. Image | PSG
Three minutes later, Dembele, one of the contenders for Ballon d'Or 2025, turned goal scorer as he snatched the ball away from Antonio Rudiger inside the box and found the back of the net easily.
After the first two mistakes, Real Madrid could not bounce back. In the 24th minute, Ruiz scored his second of the game, as Dembele proved to be the main man for the Parisians.
In the counterattack attack the Frenchmen initiated the attack, finding Hakimi with a cross, who found an unmarked Ruiz for the third goal of the match.
In the second half, the game slowed a bit, and Real Madrid tried to find gaps through the PSG defence, but failed.
Mbappe's shot in the 52nd minute went over the goal, while Valverde's attempt in the 72nd minute was blocked by Beraldo. Apart from those two occasions, Xabi Alonso's men could not provide any genuine chances in the second half.
During the final minutes of the game, Goncalo Ramos put the final nail in the coffin. In the 87th minute, Ramos made a quick turn and found the net after receiving a pass from Barcola.
A lovely tribute from Goncalo Ramos to his former international team-mate, Diogo Jota, with the imitation of his video game celebration.#PSGRMA | #FIFACWCpic.twitter.com/LHDShOW1G1
โ The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) July 9, 2025
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