In a shocking transfer, FIFA has renamed all it is previous Membership World Cup winners as ‘Intercontinental Champions’ and formally named Chelsea because the first-ever champions following the Blues’ conquer Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey July 14. Having received the title in 2021, Chelsea scored three objectives previous French membership PSG with ahead Cole Palmer netting twice and aiding one other.
In his new format, the place 32 groups participated within the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Chelsea went dwelling with the all-new trophy and a hefty money prize. The brand new FIFA growth additionally signifies that Chelsea might be listed as Intercontinental Champions as soon as and Membership World Cup champions. Actual Madrid are probably the most profitable facet within the FIFA Club World Cup with 5 titles (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022).
The opposite groups to have received the Membership World Cup baring Chelsea are Barcelona, Corinthians, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Sao Paulo, Internacional, AC Milan, Manchester United, Inter Milan and Manchester Metropolis – all to be generally known as Intercontinental Champions.
The event first got here to gentle, in response to Day by day Mail report, when FIFA posted a photograph of profitable Chelsea group with a caption “The primary ever FIFA CWC Champions.” Nevertheless, the FIFA edited the caption to make it “CHELSEA ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS.”
When did FIFA Membership World Cup begin?
The FIFA Membership World Cup first began in 2000 with Brazilian facet Corinthians lifting the first-ever trophy. The event did not occur in subsequent three years earlier than restarting in 2004. Brazil reigned supreme within the second and third editions with Sao Paulo and Internacional rising as winners respectively.
Barcelona are the second-most profitable facet after Actual Madrid, having received the event 4 instances whereas Chelsea, Corinthians, and Bayern Munich lifted the title twice. Whereas the event was once an annual affair, it can now be performed as soon as in 4 years similar to the soccer World Cup. The subsequent Membership World Cup might be performed in 2029.
