FIFA Club World Cup: Donald Trump Gatecrashes Chelsea Celebrations After Win Over PSG
- Chelsea players and fans were left puzzled after Donald Trump hilariously gatecrashed their trophy lift in New Jersey
- The American president was on duty at the MetLife Stadium after the FIFA Club World Cup final to hand out the medals and trophy
- Chelsea captain Reece James appeared perplexed after Trump stood his ground and refused to leave the podium
The United States of America President, Donald Trump, was in unfamiliar territory on Sunday night during the FIFA Club World Cup final.
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Trump was among the supporters who watched the game between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain live at the MetLife Stadium.
Donald Trump at the FIFA Club World Cup final
The 45th and 47th president flew in on Marine One alongside the First Lady Melania Trump to watch the end of the month-long spectacle.
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The hard-talking leader has become good friends with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and after Chelsea won, they went down onto the pitch to present the medals, awards and trophy.
Chelsea beat PSG 3-0 thanks to a brilliant first-half performance from Cole Palmer. Palmer scored twice and set up another before the team defended gallantly for the remainder of the game.
The two presidents awarded him the Player of the Tournament award, gave Robert Sanchez the Golden Glove, while PSG's Desire Doue won the Young Player of the Tournament award.
Real Madrid's Gonzalo Garcia won the Golden Boot but was not present in New Jersey to receive his award in person.
The drama came when it was time to award the trophy to the captain of the winning team, Reece James.
Normally, the executive who hands over the trophy gives it to the team captain before leaving the podium to allow them to lift.
Infantino and Trump jointly gave James the trophy, but only the former left the stage, with the latter having no memo that he was supposed to follow suit.
There was a moment of confusion as James appeared to ask Trump, 'You are staying?' while Palmer was visibly agitated.
Trump stood his ground and joined in the celebrations as James hoisted the trophy in ecstatic celebrations.
Infantino appeared to try and save Trump from the crowd, with the Secret Service agents near the podium also getting concerned for a moment. Trump then left almost immediately to allow the Blues to revel in their latest success.
The incident left fans online amused, just as the Chelsea players on the podium.
Sam said,
"This is a simulation we are living in, we now have Chelsea trophy lift pics with Donald Trump in the middle, celebrating with the team."
Ben Jacobs said,
"Trump actually had his hand on Reece James' shoulder as he raised the trophy."
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Cole Palmer reacts to Trump crashing Chelsea celebrations
Speaking afterwards, Palmer clarified his confusion and what was going on at the podium before the trophy lift.
"No, I knew he was going to be there, but I didn’t know he was going to be on the stand where we lift the trophy. So, I was a bit confused," he said via The Athletic.
Trump later had an interview on DAZN where he had high praise for Infantino. The 79-year-old also sent a message of unity ahead of next year's World Cup, which the USA, Mexico and Canada will host.
"It's about unity, it's about everybody getting together and a lot of love between countries. I guess this is probably the most international sport, so it can really bring the world together."
Infantino thanks Donald Trump
Infantino later took to social media to thank Trump for his support in the FIFA tournaments.
"It was my great pleasure to host 🇺🇸 United States President Donald J. Trump for the final of the FIFA Club World Cup, as we together welcomed the dawn of a new, golden era of club football," he said on Instagram.
"A big thank you once again to POTUS for his consistent and unwavering support to us as we have successfully hosted an epic Club World Cup in this great country. I look forward to continuing our collaboration ahead of next year’s biggest-ever FIFA World Cup."
How much Trump used to attend Club World Cup
In a separate report, the estimated cost of Trump's trip to the Club World Cup final was revealed.
The American President flew from the White House under tight security, as expected to watch Chelsea's game against PSG.
He has previously attended UFC events in New Jersey, which cost the American taxpayers a fortune.
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