Paris Saint-Germain's fans have made their presence felt in New York City, ahead of their Club World Cup final tilt against Chelsea.
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Les Parisiens take over iconic squarePSG heavy favourites to beat ChelseaFinal takes place at MetLife Stadium in New JerseyFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Les Parisiens have built a reputation for noise over the past few years, travelling in massive numbers to support their side. They have made no exception for the Club World Cup, taking over Times Square ahead of Sunday's tie. Hundreds of PSG fans were filmed crowding around the statue of Father P. Duffy in the famous New York landmark, jumping, chanting and banging the drums in a demonstration of fanatical fervour and unwavering support.
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These scenes are probably what FIFA had in mind when they announced the expansion of the tournament: hordes of Europeans giving the US market a taste of football culture. PSG have more than lived up to their billing as pre-tournament favourites, beating Inter Miami, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in the knockout rounds en route to the final. Les Parisiens have scored ten and conceded no goals in those three ties.
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PSG are heavy favourites to finish the job against Enzo Maresca's Chelsea. Their adoring fans will make the trip out to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to watch their team of stars attempt to add to their treble-winning exploits in the 2024-25 season.
