This Eberechi Eze missed penalty v Liverpool (VIDEO BELOW) saw the Palace striker attempt a stuttery run up against Alisson Becker, but he ultimately fluffed his lines. Eze’s penalty vs Crystal Palace’s second of the shootout (Mateta had converted the first). Fortunately for Eze, his Community Shield penalty miss didn’t cost Crystal Palace too much as they won 3-2 in the shootout.
Few would’ve expected Chelsea to emerge winners at the Club World Cup this summer in the US, but Enzo Maresca’s side defied the odds and became the first side to be crowned World Champions under the new expanded tournament format.
Here is a look at the 2025 Club World Cup Team of the Tournament from the official broadcaster of the competition. Four players for the Team of the Tournament are from winners Chelsea FC, with three from runners-up Paris Saint-Germain.
Semi-finalists Fluminense are represented by defender Thiago Silva and striker Jhon Arias, with Real Madrid’s Gonzalo Garcia (joint top scorer at the tournament) and Al-Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bonou finishing the XI.
Club WC Team of the Tournament 2025 (from official broadcaster)
Goalkeeper: Bono (Al-Hilal)
Defenders: Achraf Hakimi & Marquinhos (both PSG), Thiago Silva (Fluminense), Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)