PSG, Chelsea and Real Madrid
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Fighting it out for global glory, European champions Paris Saint-Germain will meet Premier League powerhouse Chelsea in Sunday's Club World Cup final. After the Blues beat two Brazilian sides to reach the decider, and PSG impressively knocked out a pair of heavyweights, the teams are set to convene in New Jersey.
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Yardbarker on MSNWhy it’s 'no problem' if developing Chelsea lose final on Sunday according to fan favouriteChelsea are through to the Club World Cup final, where they will face PSG on Sunday. Despite showing some impressive form, not many pundits are giving Enzo Maresca’s team much of a chance, mainly because of how devastatingly good the Parisians have been.
Recently appointed as the head coach of Real Madrid and knocked out of the Club World Cup by PSG, Xabi Alonso is eager to reshape his squad for next season. And the club's leadership is ready to back him.
The main hold-up to negotiations came from Madrid’s desire to avoid triggering Carreras’s release clause, which stands at €50 million ($58.5 million) and would have to be paid up front in one lump sum. While Madrid have failed to negotiate a discount, they have at least secured a favorable payment plan.