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Havertz's late penalty seals world club crown for Chelsea

February 12, 2022 Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta lifts the trophy as they celebrate winning the Club World Cup REUTERS

Chelsea were crowned FIFA Club World Cup champions for the first time as Kai Havertz struck home a penalty deep into extra time to break the hearts of Brazilian club Palmeiras on Saturday.

Havertz, scorer of the winning goal in last season's European Champions League final, was as cool as a cucumber as he converted in the 117th minute after Palmeiras's Luan had conceded the spot kick with a handball.

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