Chelsea Didn’t Win, We Lost It – PSG President Reveals Painful Truth Behind Final Collapse

The Club World Cup final, held on Sunday at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, ended in heartbreak for Paris Saint-Germain as they fell short of claiming what would have been a record fifth trophy in a remarkable season.

Despite the disappointment, PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi remained composed, choosing to focus on the challenges of an intense campaign rather than dwell on the loss.

“Congratulations to Chelsea — they fully earned the win,” Al-Khelaifi told the club’s official website. “Of course, we wanted to win, but it’s not easy. The players gave everything. They were exhausted. This has still been the greatest season in our club’s history.”

Under manager Luis Enrique, PSG enjoyed an outstanding year, lifting four major titles while dazzling fans with their attacking style. However, the final’s intensity proved too much, as Chelsea capitalized on PSG’s fatigue and defensive lapses with clinical precision.

“We’re incredibly proud of the team and staff,” Al-Khelaifi added. “This defeat will be a valuable lesson for next season. We must remain humble — we had the youngest squad in the tournament.”

Chelsea’s triumph marks their second Club World Cup title, reaffirming their revival under head coach Enzo Maresca.