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Chelsea game suspended for over an hour despite there being just FIVE minutes left in latest Club World Cup farce as seven-word weather warning is issued

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Chelsea's Club World Cup clash against Benfica was suspended with just five minutes to go until full time because of a weather warning.

The Blues were winning 1-0 in the last-16 clash at the Bank of America Stadium courtesy of a goal from Reece James.

However, due to adverse weather conditions in Charlotte play was brought to a halt.

A message on the stadium's big screen read: 'Severe weather in the area. Seek cover.'

Players were taken off the pitch, while fans were instructed to go into the concourse.