US EditionDonald Trump Explains Why He Kept the Original FIFA Trophy, While Chelsea Got a Replica
NEW JERSEY, USA, JUL 16 – Donald Trump claimed FIFA gave him the original trophy during a White House visit, while Chelsea received a replica after their 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain, sparking mixed reactions.
- On July 13, 2025, Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to win the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with President Donald Trump present.
- The Club World Cup took place in the U.S. this past month, and Trump had been gifted the original trophy by FIFA before Chelsea's victory, while the players received a replica to keep.
- Trump joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino on stage to award medals and hand over the championship prize to Chelsea’s captain, Reece James, which took some players like Cole Palmer by surprise as they had not expected Trump to stay on the podium.
- Trump stated, "We put it in the Oval Office," confirming the original gold-plated and gyroscope-like FIFA Club World Cup trophy remains at the White House, while Chelsea celebrated with a replica trophy at the stadium.
- This arrangement suggests FIFA retains the original trophy for display, while granting champions a replica as permanent prize, and Trump's involvement raised public attention including boos during the event.
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