Fri Jun 20 19:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Flamengo Stuns Chelsea with Late Comeback in Club World Cup Clash

**Philadelphia, PA** – In a thrilling Club World Cup encounter, Flamengo staged a stunning comeback to defeat Chelsea. The match, which kicked off at 2pm EDT, saw Chelsea initially take the lead. However, a second-half implosion, compounded by a red card to substitute Nicolas Jackson, allowed the Brazilian side to seize control.

Jackson was sent off for a studs-up challenge on Ayrton Lucas, with former Chelsea player John Obi Mikel describing it as a “stupid mistake”.

Flamengo’s comeback was spearheaded by substitutes, including Bruno Henrique, who scored the equalizer and assisted on Danilo’s go-ahead goal. Wallace Yan, another late addition, sealed the victory with a fortunate goal after being on the pitch for only moments.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca admitted Flamengo deserved the win, stating, “Congratulations to them, they deserved to win.” He added that Chelsea were using the game to experiment for the upcoming season.

The result leaves Chelsea with questions to answer ahead of the Premier League season, with some observers suggesting the tournament could negatively impact their start. Flamengo, meanwhile, celebrated the victory.

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