Chelsea lifted an imitation of the Club World Cup trophy — because the original is permanently housed in the Oval Office after being gifted to Donald Trump. The US president has revealed that he was given the trophy by FIFA president Gianni Infantino during a visit to the White House in March.

I was a bit confused,” said Chelsea soccer star Cole Palmer after the president neglected to leave the stage following the trophy presentation ceremony.

While Chelsea stole the show on the pitch in a masterful showing against Paris Saint-Germain, President Donald Trump was arguably the center of attention at the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday.

Trump attended FIFA Club World Cup final, receiving boos, some cheers while celebrating with the team. He's been to other high-profile sports events.

Donald Trump claimed FIFA President Gianni Infantino gifted him the original FIFA Club World Cup trophy, stating it would remain in the Oval Office. Consequently, Chelsea received a replica after their victory.

There seemed to be confusion over Trump's presence on the stage during the trophy presentation. Brady was also spotted at MetLife Stadium with Robert Kraft.

President Donald Trump marked the one-year anniversary of a failed assassination attempt on his life with family and close advisers at the FIFA Club World Cup final.

Donald Trump attended FIFA Club World Cup Final in New York, New Jersey, on July 13, 2025. Melania was there, but not all of Trump's children were.

President Donald Trump presented Chelsea with the FIFA Club Final winning trophy … and then didn't leave the pitch on Sunday.