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Chelsea, Palmeiras Advance in Club World Cup After Extra-Time Thrillers OR Club World Cup: Chelsea Survive Benfica Scare, Palmeiras Victorious Despite Red Card OR Late Drama in Club World Cup: Chelsea Edge Benfica, 10-Man Palmeiras Triumph

11:16 14/08/2025

The first two round of 16 matches in the Club World Cup went to extra time, with Chelsea taking the win over Benfica while Palmeiras edged past the in-form Botafogo despite having one player sent off.

US not right place for Club World Cup: Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca on match stoppage

09:15 14/08/2025

Enzo Maresca was left fuming at the fact that Chelsea's game against Benfica in the Club World Cup was halted for almost two hours due to weather conditions in Charlotte. Maresca claimed that the US may not be the right place to host the tournament.

Chelsea-Benfica Clash Halted by Lightning; Manager Slams US Club World Cup Hosting

05:15 13/08/2025

Chelsea's coach, Enzo Maresca, has criticized FIFA for hosting the Club World Cup in the United States, citing weather-related disruptions. Saturday's match against Benfica was delayed for two hours due to lightning, ultimately lasting nearly five hours. Maresca questioned the suitability of the U.S. as a venue, pointing to extreme heat and multiple weather delays.