Modric grew up supporting Milan because his idol and fellow Croat, Zvonimir Boban, played for the club in the 1990s
Palmer received the Golden Ball as top player of the tournament after scoring the first two goals in Chelsea's 3-0 smothering of Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday night
Substitutes Beth Mead and Aggie Beever-Jones added more in the second half either side of Hannah Cain's stylish consolation for Wales
Spanish giants Real Madrid hold the record for the most titles, having won the tournament five times, in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2022.
Chelsea, who finished fourth in the Premier League and won the UEFA Conference League this season, walked away with an estimated prize haul between $128.4 million and $153.8 million
PSG vs Chelsea Highlights: Chelsea lifted their 2nd FIFA Club World Cup title, adding to 2021's triumph earlier. Goals from Cole Palmer (2) and Joao Pedro secured the title for Maresca's men.
Enrique's PSG are on the verge of a historic quadruple after they beat Real Madrid 4-0 to cruise through to the final of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
PSG could enter the final with a full squad, though coach Luis Enrique will still be without defenders Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez, both sidelined due to suspensions from red cards.
These modern football powerhouses have met on multiple occasions in high-stakes contests, particularly in the UEFA Champions League, with several dramatic clashes defining their rivalry.
From the group stages to the semis, Chelsea combined youth, rotation, and tactical control under Maresca, tackling weather, travel, and top-tier opponents.
With one match standing between them and history, PSG have a golden chance to complete a historic quadruple and cement their reputation as the world's premier footballing side.
The 23-year-old attacking midfielder signed a contract through June 2030, the Bundesliga club said Saturday
The country's top-tier league normally runs from September to April, and the current MRA between Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), which organises the event, and the AIFF will expire in Dec.
UEFA demoted Crystal Palace to the third-tier Conference League on Friday because of the English cup winner's ownership ties to French club Lyon through American businessman John Textor.
The Germany star posted an update on Instagram on Wednesday, when he thanked people for their support after he fractured his fibula (bone in the lower leg) during Bayern's loss to PSG in the QF.
Lionel Messi became the first player in Major League Soccer history with four consecutive multi-goal games, scoring twice to lead Inter Miami past the New England Revolution 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Joo Pedro scored twice against his boyhood team in his first start for Chelsea, leading the Blues over Fluminense 2-0 Tuesday to assure an all-European Club World Cup final.
Fabin Ruiz scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain built a three-goal lead in the first 24 minutes and routed Real Madrid 4-0 on Wednesday, advancing to the Club World Cup final against Chelsea.
Kylian Mbappe has dropped the legal proceedings he started this year against Paris Saint-Germain for moral harassment, a person with knowledge of the situation told the Associated Press.
While Messi's early career was more goal-heavy, Yamal boasts a more balanced contribution between scoring and creating, highlighting his versatility and team-first mindset.