Donald Trump has been accused of ‘ruining’ Chelsea’s Club World Cup trophy presentation.
Chelsea stunned Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday’s Club World Cup final in New Jersey.
PSG were the heavy favourites to win the match following their brilliant 2024-25 campaign and their impressive run to the Club World Cup final.
The European champions beat German champions Bayern Munich and Spanish giants Real Madrid in the knockout stages of the Club World Cup.
But they were blown away by a Chelsea side who finished just fourth in the Premier League last season.
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Cole Palmer scored a quickfire brace and new Chelsea signing Joao Pedro, who only joined the club two weeks ago, added a third on the stroke of half-time.
PSG grew increasingly frustrated as the match slipped away, losing Joao Neves to a red card late on before a shocking on-pitch brawl involving manager Luis Enrique erupted after full time.
Once the scene had settled down, the trophy presentation began and saw President Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino assume central roles.
Trump and Infantino embraced both squads while handing out medals before handing over the Club World Cup trophy to Chelsea captain Reece James.
Infantino left the scene as James prepared to lift the trophy but Trump stayed behind, stealing focus as Chelsea began to celebrate.
More to follow…
