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Trump Pocketed a FIFA Gold Medal, but No Evidence He 'Stole' It From Players

NEW JERSEY, USA, JUL 17 – FIFA President Gianni Infantino approved President Trump's keeping of a spare medal after Chelsea's 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 Club World Cup final.

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino handed Trump a medal following Chelsea’s victory over Paris Saint-Germain.

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The U.S. president was seen slipping a medal into his pocket at the presentation of the World Club Trophy at the MetLife Stadium.

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The president of the United States, Donald Trump, played an unexpected role in the final of the Club World Cup. He arrived at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to witness the duel between Chelsea and PSG, where the British crowned champions after a 3-0. Sitting next to Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, Trump even participated in the award of the English cast. But the most striking anecdote occurred after the final pitch. While Chelsea players…

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Extra.ie broke the news in on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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