Enzo Maresca believes that the Club World Cup title will be more important than the Champions League
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has claimed that the FIFA Club World Cup will soon surpass the UEFA Champions League in prestige. The statement came after Chelsea’s emphatic 3-0 victory over PSG in the tournament final, which earned the English club its second Club World Cup title.
Maresca, now with two titles in two seasons at Stamford Bridge, used the post-match moment to emphasize the growing relevance of the global competition.
Maresca on Motivation and the Future of the Tournament
Speaking to the media, the Italian manager revealed how he used the tournament’s evolving importance to inspire his players ahead of the final.
“I told my players that this competition will become as important, or even more important, than the Champions League in the future,” said Maresca.
His comments reflect optimism about FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup model, which aims to attract more global viewership and recognition in the coming years.
Chelsea’s Season Summary and What’s Next
The Club World Cup victory concludes a successful season for Chelsea, who also secured a top-four finish in the Premier League, thus qualifying for next season’s Champions League.
With two trophies under his leadership, Maresca will now give his squad a three-week break before preparing for the new campaign. The Champions League draw is expected to determine the Blues’ path in European competition.
