Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca claimed that European clubs came to the Club World Cup after gruelling campaigns compared to South American teams but was left speechless when it was pointed out that the Blues' Club World Cup semi-final opponents played more matches than them since the summer of 2024. The West London side appeared in 63 matches across all competitions before heading to the US.
Maresca left speechless after fact check
Claimed European clubs had it more difficult than South American teams
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