Chelsea Sends a Lighthearted Jibe to Flamengo Ahead of Club World Cup Final

Chelsea FC’s Title Chase

Chelsea FC is on the brink of adding another title to their cabinet this Sunday, but not without taking some lighthearted jabs at Flamengo, the only team to have toppled them on their path to the Club World Cup final. In the group stage of this tournament, Chelsea suffered a surprising loss, falling 3-1 to the Brazilian team.

Social Media Banter

Following that victory, Flamengo’s social media took the opportunity to taunt Chelsea, showcasing the scoreline with the caption,

“Easy win against London Blue!”

The banter continued on their platforms, amplifying a post featuring Flamengo’s defender Danilo, who netted the pivotal goal in their encounter. Danilo’s post showed him cupping his ears with a provocative caption:

“Where did the Chelsea fans go?”

accompanied by an ant emoji, which quickly gained traction online.

Chelsea’s Comeback

In a solid comeback, Chelsea responded on Wednesday with a cheeky message indicating that their fans were en route to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, for the final match. Meanwhile, Flamengo’s journey in the tournament came to an abrupt end when they were eliminated in the round of 16 by Bayern Munich.

Final Showdown

As Chelsea prepares for their clash against UEFA Champions League champions Paris Saint-Germain, they aim to clinch the Club World Cup title. PSG, fresh off a dominant 4-0 win over Real Madrid, is also in pursuit of their fourth trophy this season. The prestigious inaugural Club World Cup champion will walk away with a $40 million prize, alongside the distinction of wearing a champions badge on their jerseys for the next four years.