Chelsea into the Club World Cup final and England’s crunch Euro test – Football Weekly

Jul 9, 2025

Jonathan Fadugba, a guest panelist on the Guardian Football Weekly podcast, teams up with Nick Ames, a journalist covering the Women's Euro 2025 qualifying matches. They dive into Chelsea's thrilling journey to the Club World Cup final, spotlighting João Pedro's dazzling debut. The duo discusses the disparities in tournament commitment and financial complexities in football, while also reflecting on England's must-win Euro clash. The conversation is as much about tactics as it is about the lighter side of football fandom.

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ANECDOTE

João Pedro's Impactful Chelsea Debut

João Pedro scored two brilliant goals on his Chelsea debut against his former club Fluminense.
He showed versatility by playing across forward positions and impressed the Chelsea coaching staff instantly.

INSIGHT

João Pedro: Facilitator Turned Scorer

João Pedro is more of a facilitator with impressive passing rather than a traditional goal scorer.
His two spectacular goals could signal an important evolution in Chelsea's striker role.

INSIGHT

World Cup Roster Flexibility Raises Fairness Issues

Club World Cup rosters are currently not frozen, allowing richer clubs to add impact players during the tournament.
This gives wealthier clubs a clear advantage, raising fairness questions for competitions like this.

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