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Chelsea crowned Club World Cup champions

Feb 13, 2022

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Chelsea have been crowned Club World Cup champions for the first time in history, following a 2-1 victory over Palmeiras after extra time.

Romelu Lukaku opened the scoring in the second half before Raphael Veiga levelled for Palmeiras from the penalty spot.

Kai Havertz scored the winner for Chelsea also from a spot kick - three minutes before the end of extra time.

Chelsea have now won every major competition in their history, and are the third

English side to win the global tournament after Liverpool and Man United.

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Tuchel nothing but praise for Kai Havertz

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Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has hailed Kai Havertz, who scored the winning goal in extra time in their Club World Cup final against Palmeiras.

The Blues defeated Palmeiras 2-1, with Havertz scoring from the spot with less than 5 minutes to go.

The victory means Chelsea have now won every major competition in their history.