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INSANE: 12 | Vintage Vibes

Empty seats are everywhere at the Club World Cup. But does this miss the real point?

Put in a wider context, the attendance issues that have emerged during the tournament perhaps aren’t quite as embarrassing as they seem

The Guardian - US

Enzo Maresca Becomes Latest Manager to Criticise Club World Cup Environment

Enzo Maresca applauded Chelsea's ability to adapt to a ‘strange’ environment in their Club World Cup victory over LAFC.

Sports Illustrated

Why Are There So Many Empty Seats at the Club World Cup?

There were swathes of empty seats as Chelsea beat LAFC 2–0 to kick off their Club World Cup campaign. Why have attendances been poor at the start of the tournament?

Sports Illustrated

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Serie B chaos and memories of food-poisoning fall-guys

In today’s Football Daily: The battle to avoid Serie C rumbles on

The Guardian - UK

Cole Palmer urged to take initiative ‘from first minute’ by Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca

Palmer appeared critical of the side’s approach in their victory in the UEFA Conference League final last month.

The Independent UK

Liam Delap Offers Chelsea Hope in Uninspiring Victory Over LAFC

New Chelsea signing Liam Delap left an impression as he contributed to the Blues’ 2–0 victory over LAFC in their Club World Cup opener off the bench.

Sports Illustrated

‘Why Don’t You?’—Enzo Maresca Sets Challenge for ‘Bored’ Cole Palmer

Enzo Maresca has challenged Cole Palmer to take more responsibility and initiative to address the boredom the Chelsea star said he felt when receiving the ball during last month’s UEFA Conference League final.

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Chelsea: Why Cole Palmer is one of the biggest winners from Liam Delap signing

Link-up play between Palmer and Delap against LAFC was encouraging for Blues

Evening Standard

Chelsea: Enzo Maresca reveals talks with Cole Palmer over 'bored' comments

Maresca asks Palmer to take ‘initiative' after Blues star said he was ‘sick of going backwards or sideways’ during Conference League final

Evening Standard

Empty Seats As Chelsea Win Opener At Club World Cup, Benfica Deny Boca

Chelsea began their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory against Los Angeles FC in a largely empty stadium on Monday as Brazilian giants Flamengo also got off to a winning start and a Benfica comeback denied Boca Juniors in a stormy encounter.

International Business Times

Why were Chelsea playing in front of 50,000 empty seats at the Club World Cup?

Just 22,137 turned up at 3pm local time to watch the Blues beat LAFC

Evening Standard

Is Manchester City v Wydad on TV? How to watch Club World Cup game for free

Manchester City start their Fifa Club World Cup campaign against Moroccan Wydad AC

The Independent UK

Chelsea: Enzo Maresca reacts to Liam Delap debut as Nicolas Jackson striker battle begins

Blues boss encouraged by new £30million signing’s instant impact as familiarity with system pays off already

Evening Standard

Pedro Neto explains Chelsea goal celebration after feisty LAFC clash at Club World Cup

Blues winger clashed with opposition players during first half of Group D opener in Atlanta

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The Independent UK

Enzo Maresca gives take on ‘strange’ Chelsea CWC game in ‘almost empty stadium’

A crowd of just 22,137 watched the Blues beat Los Angeles FC in the 71,000-capacity Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Evening Standard

Liam Delap sends Nicolas Jackson message over Chelsea striker battle after debut impact

New £30million signing ready for the fight ahead as both forwards impress with an assist apiece in opening Club World Cup win over LAFC

Evening Standard

Chelsea boosted by striker battle as Liam Delap lays down Nicolas Jackson challenge

Both Blues forwards impress in opening Club World Cup win over LAFC, with Enzo Maresca set for welcome headache

Sports Illustrated

Solid Result, Improvement a Necessity: Takeaways From Chelsea's Victory Over LAFC

Chelsea defeated LAFC to start their 2025 Club World Cup journey.

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Evening Standard

Chelsea 2-0 LAFC: Liam Delap impresses on debut as Blues win Club World Cup opener

New £30million striker offers Blues promising glimpse of what’s to come in impactful cameo in Atlanta

The Independent UK

Chelsea open Club World Cup campaign with comfortable win against LAFC

Chelsea 2-0 LAFC: Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez scored the goals as Enzo Maresca’s side opened with a win in Atlanta

The Guardian - UK

Delap impact helps Chelsea see off LAFC at Club World Cup but fans stay away

Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández both scored and Liam Delap made his Chelsea debut in front of 22,137 fans in Atlanta

Evening Standard

Chelsea player ratings vs LAFC: Liam Delap makes instant impact with Pedro Neto electric

New £30million signing enjoys an impressive Blues debut off the bench in Club World Cup opener

Sports Illustrated

Chelsea 2–0 LAFC: Player Ratings As Blues Cruise to Comfortable Club World Cup Win

Chelsea were largely in control of their first Club World Cup game as Liam Delap and Dario Essugo made his debut.

Sports Illustrated

Chelsea’s Club World Cup Opener Produces Shockingly Low Turnout

Chelsea's opening match against LAFC in the Club World Cup drew a shockingly small audience at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The Guardian - UK

Chelsea 2-0 LAFC: Club World Cup – as it happened

A goal in each half, one from Pedro Neto and one from Enzo Fernandez, gave Chelsea the win in their first Group D game

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