Chelsea have done the unthinkable. At the culmination of a tournament that has been widely detracted for non-footballing matters, the beautiful game prevailed. They’ve beaten the planet’s best to become champions of the world, against all odds.

There were stars on the field as we prepare to deal out player ratings from Chelsea's 3-0 triumph over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup Final on Sunday, but let's start with the man who bossed it before the game started in New Jersey.