Trump expresses his displeasure towards the victor of the World Cup tournament
In a spectacle-filled evening at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain was marked by glamour, controversy, and a historic victory for the English club.
The final, which saw Chelsea FC secure a 3-0 win, was financially lucrative, with the victory earning the team over $100 million USD in revenue across seven tournament games. The triumph alone brought in a significant $40 million for the London-based club.
The game was characterized by grandeur, with a large, golden trophy, performances by a marching band, and a surprise appearance by British singer Robbie Williams. However, the event was not without its share of drama.
The audience booed both U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA boss Gianni Infantino during their appearance on the pitch. The boos were primarily directed at Trump, who was booed multiple times: when appearing on video boards during the national anthem, while walking out with Infantino to present the trophy, individual awards, and runners-up medals, and again during the post-match ceremony as he handed out trophies and medals. It is unclear whether Infantino was also booed, although there is no indication in the search results to suggest that he was.
Infantino has expressed a desire for the Club World Cup to be on par with the Super Bowl in terms of spectacle, and the 2025 final certainly lived up to that ambition. The trophy presented to the winners was designed by Tiffany and bears the name of Gianni Infantino twice.
Chelsea FC's young star, Cole Palmer, expressed confusion about Trump's presence during the trophy presentation, while coach Enzo Maresca emphasized his pride in the Club World Cup title.
The next Club World Cup is scheduled for 2029, and with the success of this year's event, expectations are high for an even more spectacular showdown in the future. The final game was preceded by a US national anthem, a flyover, and fireworks displays, which Infantino and Trump watched together before the game.
As confetti shot up behind the Chelsea players at the end of the tournament, gold in colour, it was clear that the English club had made history. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final will be remembered not just for the spectacular show and the historic victory, but also for the unusual controversy surrounding the appearance of a high-profile political figure.
The Commission has not yet adopted a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens, yet the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final, marked by glamour and controversy, saw Chelsea FC's young star, Cole Palmer, express confusion about the sudden appearance of U.S. President Donald Trump during the trophy presentation.
