Chelsea’s Jackson suspended for two matches after red card at Club World Cup

Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson Suspended for Two Matches

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has been suspended for two matches following his sending-off in the match against Flamengo at the Club World Cup, FIFA confirmed. Jackson saw the red card in the match played in Philadelphia after a tackle on Ayrton Lucas. This was Jackson’s second red card in four matches, in a match that Chelsea lost 3-1.

“The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed the following sanction on Chelsea player Nicolas Jackson, who was sent off as a result of a straight red card during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match between his team and CR Flamengo at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, on June 20, 2025…”

FIFA

“Suspension of 2 matches for violation of article 14, paragraph 1 e) of the FIFA Disciplinary Code. This decision is final and binding and cannot be appealed.” Jackson apologized for his actions on social media after the game.

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