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Scottish Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Baffled fans call Chelsea ‘small club' after admin's bizarre post following Club World Cup win
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BAFFLED football fans branded Chelsea a "small club" for appearing to hold a grudge over a social media post. The Blues lifted the Club World Cup on Sunday after smashing Paris Saint-Germain 3-0. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Chelsea's admin brutally trolled Flamengo following their Club World Cup victory Credit: Getty After the win, Flamengo, who brutally trolled Chelsea after they beat them 3-1 earlier in the Club World Cup, put up a message to congratulate their rivals on a well-earned victory. The Brazilian club's post read: "Congratulations, Chelsea, deserved Champions." However, Chelsea's social media admin had not forgotten the savage dig the South American side had aimed at them just weeks before. At the time Flamengo had said: "Easy win against London Blue!" READ MORE IN FOOTBALL BLUE MURDER Enrique explains why he slapped Pedro as PSG coach faces TOTAL coaching ban This is a reference to the Stamford Bridge outfit's name on the Pro Evolution Soccer video games series, which did not have the licence to name Premier League teams under Japanese publisher, Konami. And after seeing Flamengo call them by their proper name, they could not resist a sarcastic dig back at them. Chelsea replied: "Chelsea? I thought it was London Blue?" Trevoh Chalobah was loving the response, and said: "COOKED," with an added crying emoji. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Some fans weren't impressed with the move, with one fan saying: "Small club. Can't even take a compliment." A second said: "Tbf. They just wished you congratulations." Moment Todd Boehly makes incredible promise to Chelsea fans after stunning Club World Cup triumph Others were loving the s***housery on display. One fan said: "i love this admin so much." A second said: "Cook admin! Cook." Another said: "My club." A fourth added: "I love you."
The Irish Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Baffled fans call Chelsea ‘small club' after admin's bizarre post following Club World Cup win
BAFFLED football fans branded Chelsea a "small club" for appearing to hold a grudge over a social media post. The Blues lifted the Club World Cup on Sunday after smashing Paris Saint-Germain 3-0. 1 Chelsea's admin brutally trolled Flamengo following their Club World Cup victory Credit: Getty After the win, Flamengo, who brutally trolled The Brazilian club's post read: "Congratulations, Chelsea, deserved Champions." However, Chelsea's social media admin had not forgotten the savage dig the At the time Flamengo had said: "Easy win against London Blue!" READ MORE IN FOOTBALL This is a reference to the Stamford Bridge outfit's name on the Pro Evolution Soccer video games series, which did not have the licence to name Premier League teams under Japanese publisher, Konami. And after seeing Flamengo call them by their proper name, they could not resist a sarcastic dig back at them. Chelsea replied: "Chelsea? I thought it was London Blue?" Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Some fans weren't impressed with the move, with one fan saying: "Small club. Can't even take a compliment." A second said: "Tbf. They just wished you congratulations." Moment Todd Boehly makes incredible promise to Chelsea fans after stunning Club World Cup triumph Others were loving the s***housery on display. One fan said: "i love this admin so much." A second said: "Cook admin! Cook." Another said: "My club." A fourth added: "I love you." Chelsea v PSG ratings CHELSEA conquered the world with a stunning 3-0 victory over Champions League winners PSG. Cole Palmer stole the show with two goals and a brilliant all-round performance that almost put Donald Trump in the shade. But how did the rest of Enzo Maresca's world beaters get on? Find out how SunSport's
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'Just a small neighbourhood in London': Flamengo brutally troll Chelsea; beat them 3-1 at FIFA Club World Cup
Flamengo trolled Chelsea on social media before their game at the FIFA Club World Cup. (AP) Flamengo secured a 3-1 victory against Chelsea in a Group D match in Philadelphia on Friday afternoon, following which the Brazilian club's social media team took aim at the Premier League side with a series of taunting posts. The match saw Chelsea take an early lead through Pedro Neto in the 13th minute before Flamengo mounted a second-half comeback, with Nicolas Jackson getting a red card and Wallace Yan sealing the win in the final minutes. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Following the match, Flamengo's official X account posted "Easy win against London Blue!" - referencing Chelsea's name from the Pro Evolution Soccer video game series, where Japanese publisher Konami lacked Premier League licensing rights and used alternative names for clubs and players. Flamengo referenced Chelsea as London Blue from a video game. The Brazilian side continued their social media campaign with additional posts targeting Chelsea, stating that "Chelsea is just a small neighbourhood in London" and making weather-related remarks about the Philadelphia heat while referencing Chelsea's Cole Palmer. Flamengo's social media posts caught attend ahead of FIFA Club World Cup game against Chelsea. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca acknowledged the defeat and the red card incident involving Nicolas Jackson. "It was a red card. So nothing to say. Congratulations to them, they deserved to win. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo We tried to do something different, also for next season, for the future, but congratulations to them. I think they deserved it," Maresca told DAZN. Jackson, who received the red card on his 24th birthday just four minutes after entering as a substitute, issued an apology for his actions. Flamengo's X account referencing Chelsea before they played at the FIFA Club World Cup. "I want to say sorry. To the club, the staff, my team-mates, and all the fans watching, I let you down. Another red card... and honestly, I'm so angry at myself. I work hard every day to help the team not to put us in this kind of situation. I still don't fully understand how it happened. But one thing is clear: it wasn't intentional. Just a football moment that went the wrong way. No excuses. I take full responsibility. I'll reflect, I'll grow, and I'll come back stronger for the badge and for everyone who believes in me. Sorry. Sorry," Jackson stated. The match turned in Flamengo's favour during the second half when they scored two quick goals to take the lead. Wallace Yan's goal in the 83rd minute confirmed the victory for the Brazilian side. The social media exchange prompted various responses from fans, with one commenting "World class cooking honestly," while another remarked "London Blue!!!!! LMAO." A third fan noted "Oi they're calling them by their PES identity," and another added "Redefined the overrated league in the world." Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
The Irish Sun
20-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘World class cooking' – Flamengo brutally troll Chelsea with throwback video game reference after Club World Cup win
FLAMENGO couldn't resist a cheeky throwback dig at Chelsea after the Blues' Club World Cup collapse. The Brazilian side 4 Chelsea suffered an embarrassing defeat to Flamengo on Friday afternoon Credit: Getty 4 Nicolas Jackson saw red in the defeat just minutes after coming on as a sub Credit: Getty 4 Flamengo's X admin couldn't resist a throwback dig at the Premier League side Credit: X In-form But They conceded two quickfire goals to go behind, before Wallace Yan secured the three points for the Brazilians with just seven minutes left on the clock. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL And after the final whistle, Flamengo's X account decided to go for the jugular. The club's official account wrote: "Easy win against London Blue!" London Blue refers to Chelsea's infamous name in the Most read in Football Japanese publisher Konami were unable to secure the license for Premier League teams, resulting in alternative names for the clubs and players in the popular game. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK One fan laughed in response: "World class cooking honestly." Another said: "London Blue!!!!! LMAO." Incredible ref cam footage shows moment Chelsea star Pedro Neto sent opponent 'back to LA and into next MLS season' While a third chuckled: "Oi they're calling them by their PES identity." And a fourth added: "Redefined the overrated league in the world." Maresca refused to defend Jackson after his reckless moment of madness on Friday. The 24-year-old FOUR minutes after entering the field as a sub. 4 Maresca told DAZN: "It was a red card. So nothing to say. 'Congratulations to them, they deserved to win. "We tried to do something different, also for next season, for the future, but congratulations to them. "I think they deserved it."
