Chelsea win FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021

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It’s after their 2-1 victory over Palmeiras at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

A 117th-minute penalty in Abu Dhabi by Kai Havertz means the Blues have now won every possible trophy under the ownership of the Russian billionaire

Romelu Lukaku opened the scoring with a header in the second half before Raphael Veiga levelled from the spot.

Palmeiras defender Luan was sent off in added time as the Blues sealed victory.

The silver medals were awarded to the Palmeiras team after it won second place, while Egypt’s Al-Ahly took bronze after its 4-0 victory over Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia that was held at Al Nahyan Stadium on Saturday.

Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Football Association, and His Excellency Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Jazira Club, Chairman of the Executive Committee, and Gianni Infantino, President of the International Football Association were attending. 

While, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel dedicated his side's first Club World Cup triumph to owner Roman Abramovich.

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