July 13, 2025 — Chelsea head coach, Enzo Maresca, has described Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) as the best football team in Europe and the world, ahead of their highly anticipated Club World Cup final clash. Speaking during his pre-match press conference, Maresca expressed deep admiration for the French Ligue 1 champions, praising their consistency across competitions and the tactical brilliance of their manager, Luis Enrique. “I agree with most people that say PSG is the best team in Europe and the world,” Maresca said, as quoted on Chelsea’s official website. “The reason why is because they’re showing this in France, the [UEFA] Champions League, and this competition [Club World Cup].” The Chelsea boss added that while his team has maximum respect for their opponents, they are fully focused on giving their best and fighting for the title. “We’ve maximum respect for them and I really enjoy watching them, but we’re here to do our best and to win the final,” he said. The final, which sees Chelsea face PSG for the Club World Cup crown, is expected to be a showdown between two of Europe’s elite clubs, with both sides aiming to cap off their seasons with global silverware. PSG advanced to the final after a commanding 4-0 victory over Real Madrid, while Chelsea secured their place with a 2-0 win against Fluminense.
Club World Cup Final: PSG the Best Team in the World – Chelsea Coach Maresca
