In light of Chelsea winning the Club World Cup, we asked you whether Chelsea are serious title contenders for the 25-26 season.

They've lifted the Conference League trophy and secured Champions League football with a top four finish last term.

Enzo Maresca's side started last season strong and before Christmas there were conversations about whether they were in the title race. The Chelsea boss was always quick to shut any talk of that down, though.

That was probably wise given they hit a tricky-run and the title slipped out of reach, but Malo Gusto and Cole Palmer believe Chelsea were widely disrespected last season.

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Victory in New Jersey brings the curtain down on a gruelling but ultimately successful first season for Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca.

His side have played 64 matches in all competitions over the past 11 months – the joint-second highest total in a single campaign in the club’s history – winning 41 of those games and scoring a total of 137 goals.

In addition to winning the newly expanded Club World Cup, the Blues claimed the Conference League and secured Champions League qualification, but there is little time for Maresca and his staff to put their feet up and rest on their laurels.

There are just 25 days until Chelsea’s first pre-season game, with Bayer Leverkusen the opposition on 8 August, while the Blues’ opening Premier League match of 2025-26 comes against Crystal Palace just over a week later.

Ijeoma Osadebe
BBC Sport

After a long and hot summer in the States, Enzo Maresca's side will be looking to rest a little - though not for too long.

Chelsea have just three weeks and four days until their pre-season fixtures begin.

The Blues will be hosting a pre-season tournament at Stamford Bridge, welcoming two European heavyweights: AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen.

As they look to prepare for the 2025/26 season, Chelsea will face Leverkusen on Friday 8th August at 7pm, followed by a clash against the Rossoneri on Sunday, 10 August at 3pm.

It's been an extremely busy period of the Marcesca's men, and I'm sure he'll be looking to rest some of the regular starters following their involvement in the Club World Cup.

A week after their last pre-season game, Chelsea will kick start their Premier League campaign at home against FA Cup holders, Crystal Palace.

Katie Stafford
BBC Sport Journalist

It's no surprise that you're all very anti glitz and glamour.

And in all honesty I'm with you. The Game's gone.

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Paris St-Germain boss Luis Enrique wasn’t a happy man after losing to Chelsea, clashing with Joao Pedro after the final whistle. While the Spaniard has masterminded 4-0 wins against both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at this tournament, plus May’s 5-0 thrashing of Inter Milan in the Champions League final, he isn’t accustomed to heavy defeats.

This was just the second time his PSG side have been beaten by a three-goal margin, with the other occasion a 4-1 loss away to Newcastle in the Champions League in October 2023. It is also the first time since 2000 that the Parisians have lost a cup final by two-goals or more (excluding Super Cups).

Donald Trump was front and centre as Chelsea hoisted the Club World Cup trophy.

But what did Chelsea's players think about the US President's presence on stage and what did he say to captain Reece James?

Watch the video below where all is revealed.

Ijeoma Osadebe
BBC Sport

It was a final that, at the very least, got people talking. Not just about what happened on the pitch, but certainly off it too. From US president Donald Trump celebrating with Chelsea on stage, to the American national anthem before kick-off, to a half-time show.

This was football, Americanised.

Across social media, here's some of the best shared content from the night:

• Has Donald Trump had his own 'John Terry moment', external? - Fans react to the president staying on the stage during the trophy lift rather than leaving. The players did look a little confused on what to do - notably Cole Palmer behind him
• How would you react to the half-time show?, external - It's safe some say fans wouldn't necessarily want to hear Doja Cat blaring whilst their team is 3-0 down in a final
• Liam Delap replaced already?, external - Fans joke about Joao Pedro's quickfire start to his Chelsea career. With Chelsea signing new players left, right and centre, Joao Pedro is the latest signing to leave his mark
• How far has the game truly gone?, external - Lets just say the pre-kick-off 'Let's get ready to rumble' moment didn't exactly win many people over

All in all, the final was undoubtedly packed with entertainment - though maybe not the kind everyone had in mind.

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Katie Stafford
BBC Sport Journalist

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The players finally emerged from the tunnel, one by one, as they were called out over the tannoy.

Some players were lapping it up, whilst many looked a bit awkward and just quickly got it over with.

American ring announcer Michael Buffer then delivered his iconic "let's get ready to rumble!" line before kick-off as he has done throughout the competition.

For those of you that are sticklers for time, the final was not for you.

The game finally kicked off at 20:10 ... ten minutes late!

I should have started my shift ten minutes late today to be on brand. I definitely missed a trick.

Were you a fan of all the entertainment?

You know the drill ... thumbs up - or should I say jazz hands - for yes, and thumbs down for no

Katie Stafford
BBC Sport Journalist

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A bit of football followed, a couple of goals were scored and the half-time whistle was blown.

Usually it's time for a pie and a bovril, but not at the Club World Cup because it was showtime 2.0.

If you thought the pre-match show was jazzy then the half-time spectacle was next level.

Taking place on a high-tech stage that was built above the arena - so the pitch could be watered - J Balvin, Doja Cat, Tems and Coldplay all featured.

Unsurprisingly, perhaps, the show delayed the kick-off to the second half.

PSG's players stood around on the pitch while the show reached its conclusion and the action eventually got back under way 24 minutes after the half-time whistle had sounded.

Katie Stafford
BBC Sport Journalist

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Robbie Williams was followed by a tribute to the tournament hosts.

The USA's national anthem was sung, accompanied with a colour guard and a military flyover.

The cameras panned round to President Donald Trump, who was stood saluting, whilst other members of the crowd had their hand on their heart.

A firework display around the outside of the stadium capped off this part of the pre-match entertainment.

Katie Stafford
BBC Sport Journalist

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Football aside, it was quite the spectacle in New Jersey.

You always know you're in for a show when Robbie Williams appears in a jewelled cream tracksuit.

He was joined by Italian pop star Laura Pausini to perform Fifa's official new anthem, Desire and there was a huge inflatable model of the Club World Cup trophy behind them.

If you missed it, there was a bit of a....Superbowl feel to the Club World Cup final.

Stick with us...

Katie Stafford
BBC Sport Journalist

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Joao Pedro was a Brighton player less than two weeks ago and he has already won his first major club honour at the Club World Cup.

A lot of people have been highlighting how the 23-year-old was enjoying a well-deserved break on holiday for the majority of the competition (although I don't think he was on an all inclusive going wild at the waffle station and getting a kebab at the end of the night) and joined his new Chelsea team-mates at the semi-final stage.

But it's a good job that he did because his three goals in two appearances helped Chelsea secure World Champion status.

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What a start to life it's been for Joao Pedro at Chelsea.

His three goals at the Club World Cup helped him to silverware within the first fortnight of his time at the club.

Chelsea struggled for goals last term, with the burden on Cole Palmer as Nicolas Jackson struggled for form and fitness.

But Pedro could alleviate those concerns. The Brazilian's three goals at the tournament came from just six shots, which had a combined xG of 0.85.

Clinical!

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