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In association football, English club Chelsea win their first FIFA Club World Cup title after beating Brazilian club Palmeiras 2–1

In association football, English club Chelsea win their first FIFA Club World Cup title after beating Brazilian club Palmeiras 2–1 after extra time in the final at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Chelsea defender Thiago Silva wins the tournament's Golden Ball award.

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SportIn association football, English club Chelsea win their first FIFA Club World Cup title after beating Brazilian club Palmeiras 2–1

In association football, English club Chelsea win their first FIFA Club World Cup title after beating Brazilian club Palmeiras 2–1 after extra time in the final at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Chelsea defender Thiago Silva wins the tournament's Golden Ball award.

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