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Chelsea star Cole Palmer on Trump joining team for trophy: ‘I was a bit confused’
METLIFE STADIUM IN NEW JERSEY, USA, JUL 13 – Trump attended to boost U.S. soccer presence ahead of the 2026 World Cup, presenting the trophy after Chelsea’s 3-0 win in front of 81,118 fans, despite boos and crowd confusion.
- 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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He hands it over to James, makes him lift it up, and so does he in the picture (ANSA)
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