US EditionChelsea star Cole Palmer on Trump joining team for trophy: ‘I was a bit confused’
NEW JERSEY, USA, JUL 13 – Donald Trump was invited to present the trophy at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final but remained on stage during Chelsea's celebrations, drawing boos from 81,000 fans and confusing players.
- On Sunday, July 13, 2025, Chelsea won 3-0 against Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium and lifted the FIFA Club World Cup trophy.
- President Donald Trump unexpectedly joined the trophy presentation alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino and remained on stage longer than planned.
- Trump handed the trophy to Chelsea captain Reece James and stayed among the players during celebrations, causing confusion especially for Cole Palmer, the tournament's top player.
- The crowd of 81,118 booed Trump several times, while Palmer remarked that although he expected Trump to attend, he was surprised to see him join the players on the podium.
- Chelsea's victory and the Club World Cup in the U.S. highlighted American soccer's growth amid controversy over Trump's involvement and widespread social media reactions.
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