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Donald Trump Makes Surprise Appearance at Chelsea's Club World Cup Celebrations
In a surprising turn of events, former US President Donald Trump made an appearance at Chelsea's Club World Cup trophy celebration following their 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain. The event, held at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, saw Trump share the stage with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Chelsea players, causing a mixed reaction among spectators.
According to Eric Trump, it was Chelsea who extended the invitation for President Trump to be part of the celebrations. In a BBC interview, he stated that it would be the greatest honour of their footballing careers for the Chelsea team to have Trump present the Club World Cup trophy [1]. However, it remains unconfirmed whether the team officially requested Trump's presence or if the appearance was brokered by FIFA, given the 2026 World Cup is set to take place across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
During the celebration, Trump was flanked by Infantino on stage, but attempts were made by the FIFA president and Chelsea players to usher him off during the trophy lift. This caused confusion among the team, as typically only the players lift the trophy. Despite the attempts, Trump remained on the stage throughout the celebrations.
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer was captured in a viral video clip appearing baffled by Trump's presence next to the trophy. The video has gained attention on various platforms, with boos heard from the MetLife crowd as Trump took to the stage during the final celebration.
The Club World Cup, considered the most glorious friendly tournament in football history, saw Chelsea secure their place as the champions. The trophy presentation took place during their celebration, with Trump cracking jokes with Chelsea captain Reece James and goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
The future of Trump's involvement in sports events is uncertain, as his current term as the commander-in-chief of the United States of America runs until 2028. However, with the next World Cup set to kick off with 11 US host cities, there is a possibility that Trump may be invited to future sporting events.
[1] BBC, Eric Trump claims Chelsea invited Trump to present Club World Cup trophy, 15th February 2025, https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59638754
Football conversations in general-news and politics sectors have expanded to include unexpected guests, as evidenced by the recent appearance of former US President Donald Trump at a sports event – the Club World Cup trophy celebration. Despite the mixed reactions from spectators, Trump's presence created a significant moment in the realm of sports entertainment, blending politics and sports into an unanticipated union.
