Club World Cup: Trophy on Display in US President Donald Trump's Oval Office

What’s the Club World Cup trophy doing at the Oval Office of the White House?

When the White House recently posted a picture of President Donald Trump with some other world leaders at his official residence, some sharp football fans noticed something they didn't expect to find at the Oval Office – the FIFA Club World Cup trophy.

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Club World Cup: Trophy on display in US President Donald Trump's Oval Office

Why is a Club World Cup trophy in US President Donald Trump's Oval Office in Washington? BBC Sport takes a look.

Why 'Chelsea's Trophy' Is In The US President's Office – The Standard Newspaper

When the White House posted a picture of US President Donald Trump meeting with world leaders in the Oval Office at the White House this week, eagle-eyed football fans spotted an unlikely piece of silverware in pride of place.The Club World Cup trophy, which Chelsea beat Paris St-Germain to win in July in New Jersey, can be seen on display, external in the president’s office in Washington DC.The image led many on social media to question why ‘Ch…