Chelsea became the world champions for the first time after a 2-1 victory over Palmeiras in extra-time of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 final on Saturday.
Chelsea was handed the prestigious trophy by FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
A total of 32,871 fans at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium witnessed the reigning UEFA Champions League holders make history on a memorable night in the UAE capital.
Kai Havertz – whose winner in the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League final booked his side’s place in the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 – converted an 118th-minute penalty deep into extra-time.
Goals from Romelu Lukaku and Raphael Veiga saw the game finish 1-1 in normal time, setting the stage for Havertz to become the hero as the curtain came down on a thrilling fortnight of football in dramatic circumstances.
Infantino hailed the UAE for delivering such a successful event, saying, “The FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 in Abu Dhabi has been a great football event with exciting matches and a fantastic atmosphere.”
Chelsea is only the third English side to win the FIFA Club World Cup.
The FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 saw thousands of people safely travel to Abu Dhabi from all over the world to enjoy the past 10 days of action.
