Donald Trump’s Eventful Day at the Club World Cup Final: Being Booed, Celebrating with Chelsea and a Winner’s Medal | News Channel 3-12
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY, JUL 13 – Chelsea secured a decisive 3-0 victory over PSG, with Cole Palmer scoring twice and Joao Pedro adding a goal; US President Donald Trump’s trophy presentation drew mixed fan reactions.
- On Sunday, July 13, 2025, Chelsea FC defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, securing the FIFA Club World Cup title.
- In its first expanded iteration, the 32-team format replaced the traditional seven-team setup, aiming to engage wider global audiences.
- With momentum on their side, Cole Palmer scored twice and João Pedro added a third before halftime, as PSG's João Neves was sent off for violent conduct.
- During the awards presentation, President Donald Trump joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino to present medals and the trophy, prompting boos from sections of the crowd.
- Looking ahead to 2026, with over 81,000 fans, this FIFA tournament is the biggest yet, and MetLife Stadium is the confirmed final venue.
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'Embarrassing': Trump keeps gold World Cup trophy and forces winners to hold a fake cup
President Donald Trump has reportedly revealed that the winners of the Club World Cup won’t be receiving the original tournament trophy, because he’s decided to keep it himself.Speaking with reporter Emily Austin Sunday, Trump confirmed that the Chelsea soccer team received a replica version of the trophy after their victory, according to the Daily Beast.The Athletic reported Monday that FIFA President Gianni Infantino set aside a winner’s medal…
Trump Booed at FIFA Club World Cup Before Standing in Front of Star Player During Trophy Ceremony
The president presented Chelsea with their trophy at the game, but remained at the front of the stage as the team celebratedDavid Ramos/Getty Trump standing in the middle of Chelsea's victory celebration.NEED TO KNOWPresident Donald Trump was booed as he waved to the crowd at the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday, July 13Trump fueled another awkward moment at the tournament when he stood front and center as the winning team, Chelsea, celebrated the …
Confusion about Chelsea's Tyrique George at the World Cup winner's ceremony.
Trump Keeps World Cup Trophy and Medal For Himself — FIFA Gives Winners a Replica Instead
Donald Trump has once again made a major sporting event all about himself — this time by keeping the official Club World Cup trophy and a winner’s medal, while the actual champions were handed a replica. Chelsea FC beat Paris Saint-Germain 3–0 in the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, but it wasn’t their name in the headlines — it was Trump’s. The president joined the trophy presentation uninvited and stayed on stage while the team celebrat…
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