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FIFA Club World Cup Kicks Off at Lincoln Financial Field

Chelsea defeated Los Angeles FC 2-0 in their Club World Cup opener on Monday at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which was largely empty.
The match’s low attendance resulted from factors including the weekday 3 p.m. kickoff and the stadium's 71,000 capacity, located nearly 1,900 miles from LA.
Chelsea's goals came from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez, with Liam Delap making a notable debut and assisting the second goal.
The game drew 22,137 fans, highlighting thousands of empty seats and a lack of atmosphere, with coach Enzo Maresca calling it a "strange environment" with an "almost empty" stadium.
On Friday, Chelsea will take on Flamengo in Philadelphia, where a larger crowd and enthusiastic fan presence are anticipated to create an improved atmosphere.

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