{"id":74229,"date":"2025-07-16T06:40:26","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T05:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=74229"},"modified":"2025-07-16T06:40:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T05:40:26","slug":"chelsea-21st-century-most-successful-club-club-world-cup-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/chelsea-21st-century-most-successful-club-club-world-cup-win\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea Make History as 21st Century\u2019s Most Successful Club After Club World Cup Win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea have etched their name in football history once again as they claimed the FIFA Club World Cup title after defeating PSG 3-0. This win not only made them the first champions of the tournament&rsquo;s expanded format but it also cemented their status as the most successful club of the 21st century.<\/p><p>Since the early 2000s, the West London side has been thoroughly consistent at the big stage. Across all competitions, Chelsea have reached over 30 major finals in just two decades. 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMHu9Gholvu\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>A post shared by TNT Sports Football (@tntsportsfootball)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><p>Their domestic dominance includes 11 FA Cup finals and six League Cup finals. Meanwhile on the European stage, they&rsquo;ve secured two Champions League crowns, two Europa League titles, and most recently, the 2025 Europa Conference League. Chelsea now have an unmatched tally of 21 major trophies since 2000.<\/p><p>This surpasses domestic rivals Manchester City (20), Manchester United (18), and Liverpool (17). Chelsea has to wait some time to lift some trophies. However, with their Conference League trophy win last season, the&nbsp; Blues leapfrogged Man City in these standings with 21 trophies.<\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/not-chelsea-this-team-benefitted-most-fifa-club-world-cup-prize-money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Not Chelsea But This Team Has Benefitted the Most from the FIFA Club World Cup Prize Money!<\/a><\/strong><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A New Era of International Dominance for Chelsea<\/h2><p>Chelsea&rsquo;s latest Club World Cup win marks their second in the competition. They won the old format tournament only a few years ago in 2021. More significantly, the Blues have now won every international club competition available to European teams.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Since 2019, they have lifted the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, and both formats of the Club World Cup. This is a feat that is unmatched in world football in this century.<\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/cole-palmer-confused-by-donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Cole Palmer &lsquo;Confused&rsquo; by Donald Trump&rsquo;s Trophy Stage Appearance<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>The Blues&rsquo; dominance comes from their record of winning seven of eight international finals since 2012. The win is also a statement of intent under Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital&rsquo;s ownership, as Chelsea will keep looking to return to the summit of world football after a transitional period.<\/p><p>More than just finalists or contenders, Chelsea have become specialists in major events. They now hold the ability to thrive in high-stakes scenarios. 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