As soon as you mention Chelsea, you think of trophies, drama and a fanbase that always treats every match like a life-and-death situation. And he is en route to making the kind of history that squads of this nature do in the newly expanded Club World Cup, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca. Maresca is no stranger to show up in the sun, but this time he’s in the United States to win with 32 elite teams battling it out across the country this summer.
From John Terry’s no red policy to Enzo Maresca shaking hands and laughing with the enemy during the game.
Really annoyed me, I’m not going to lie. pic.twitter.com/44xupLaagx
— CFC-Blues (@CFCBlues_com) March 17, 2025
After all, it’s to be honest, and let’s face it, the Italian tactician has eyes on this prize after Chelsea’s silverware cabinet has begun to collect more dust than it does titles over the season.
Why Maresca Thinks the Club World Cup Is a Game-Changer
Why, for Maresca, the Club World Cup is not just another summer tournament pitched, but a ticket to redemption. At Chelsea, there is only one goal: to win as much as you can, Maresca added. True Chelsea manager who Inserted knows that second place is first loser.
Chelsea’s 2021 Champions League victory over Manchester City propelled their journey to this competition, transforming Kai Havertz from an overnight legend into a key player for many Chelsea fans. Among these footballing styles, Group D will bring Flamengo, Club Leon and Esperance Sportive de Tunis together with them this summer.
Ever the optimist, Maresca believes that this is just the stage to show his mettle and deliver silverware to Stamford Bridge. It’s a no-brainer why, because ‘that guy who almost won something,’ is the type of Chelsea manager everyone wants to avoid.
The Billion-Dollar Motivation: More Than Just Pride
Terry Pratchett once joked that football is like ‘a butterfly collection’, but FIFA is dangling a gaudy $1 billion of prize money in this competition. Chelsea’s owners are rudely familiar with one thing: a shiny trophy… or a huge payday. Maresca’s chance to join Chelsea folklore during the Club World Cup is more than that; it’s a global marketing bonanza.
Chelsea’s hierarchy fully supports this competition. The glories are only the beginning; it’s sometimes a million more shirts worldwide that you are able to sell. Finally, it would also be a great way to charm the North American market with U.S. soil and stars.
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