Jamie Carragher posed a pointed question that quickly echoed across the football world: How can a team claim to be Champions of the World if they have not even beaten the Champions of England?
Today, that remark feels remarkably outdated.
Chelsea have delivered their response not through debates or interviews, but through a series of commanding performances. After defeating the champions of France, Paris Saint-Germain, they went on to conquer Liverpool, the champions of England. Most recently, they added another powerhouse to their growing list by overcoming Barcelona, the champions of Spain.
In just a short stretch of time, Chelsea have dismantled three of Europe’s reigning title holders, showcasing their strength, ambition, and readiness to compete at the highest level. What once sounded like a sharp criticism has become a moment of unintended humour, overshadowed by Chelsea’s undeniable progress.
Carragher’s comment now reads less like analysis and more like a reminder of how quickly football narratives can shift. Chelsea have answered in the most emphatic way possible — on the pitch, where it matters most
