Sports News of Wednesday, 9 July 2025

Source: www.dailypost.ng

Club World Cup: Maresca speaks on Chelsea playing PSG, Real Madrid in final

Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has spoken on the possibility of facing either Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid in the final of this year’s Club World Cup.

The Blues booked their place with a comfortable 2-0 win over Fluminense on Tuesday night.

New boy Joao Pedro scored in each half as Maresca’s reached their second final within a month.

Maresca has now said he is “proud” to be play any of PSG or Real Madrid for the trophy on Sunday.

He told DAZN: “I like both teams, they played very good football.

“Luis Enrique had two seasons there, Xabi has just arrived but we can see how he wants to play.

“We will play a strong team, but we are proud to be already there.”