Chelsea have added a significant sum to the club's coffers after beating Palmeiras in the Club World Cup final in Abu Dhabi
CHELSEA 2-1 PALMEIRAS - MATCH IN PICTURESThomas Tuchel has won his third major honour as Chelsea's head coach after the Blues secured an extra-time victory over Palmeiras on Saturday.
Chelsea have become world champions for the first-time in their history as a result of a late 117th minute goal from Kai Havertz.
Romelu Lukaku had put the European champions in front ten minutes into the second half but Palmeiras levelled from the spot after a Thiago Silva handball., Raphael Veiga converting calmly.
On an evening of average quality at Mohammed Bin Zayed stadium, the game seemed destined for a shootout but then Cesar Azpilicueta’s shot with four minutes to go was handled by Luan and after a lengthy VAR check, Australian referee Chris Beath pointed to the spot.