Ancelotti Reflects on Club World Cup 2025: "Chelsea Deserved It, Brazil's Clubs Impressed"

Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti's shared his thoughts on the recently concluded 2025 FIFA Club World cup hailing both Chelsea’s title winning performance and the strong showing from Brazilian sides.

Chelsea Crowned World Champions

The final, played on Sunday saw Chelsea produce stunning 3 - 0 victory over Paris Saint Germain to claim the trophy with standout performances from Cole Palmer & Joao Pedro.

Ancelotti Applauds Brazilian Clubs

Speaking to Marca , Ancelotti said:

"Fluminense'd great run to the semi finals, Botafogo beat PSG in the group stage and both Palmeiras & Flamengo proved they can challenge Europe’s elite"

The legendary coach also credited Chelsea’s composure:

"They deserved the title. Their consistency throughout the tournament was impressive and their young talents showed real quality"

Harsh Weather Impacted the Tournament

Ancelotti noted the effects of the extreme summer heat in the U.S, saying it affected match tempo:

"There weren’t many physically intense games. Defensive organization often beat individual brilliance"

Militao’s Recovery Boost for Brazil

The Brazil boss closed by sharing good news for Selecao fans:

"I’m very pleased with Eder Militao’s recovery. He’ll be key part of the national team next year"

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