Trump, Chelsea and Club World Cup
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Soccer fans were left baffled after President Donald Trump crashed English club Chelsea's trophy lift at the Fifa Club World Cup final on Sunday. The president joined the London side on the field as they celebrated a 3-0 victory over France's Paris Saint-Germain at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium.
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Cole Palmer admitted he was “confused” as to why Donald Trump remained on stage for Chelsea ’s Club World Cup trophy lift. The President of the United States was in attendance at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on Sunday as Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to win the inaugural edition of the 32-team Club World Cup.
Cole Palmer was surprised to find U.S. President Donald Trump on the stand as Chelsea received the Club World Cup trophy after a 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain.
Many are concerned next year’s tournament hosted by North America will be marred by Trump’s efforts to close the border.
After handing out the medals to the winners and runners-up, Trump and Infantino strode up to the Blues’ squad with the all-new Club World Cup trophy in hand. James was the recipient, and Infantino encouraged the U.S. President to walk off stage.
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.
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Trump was right in the middle of the English side’s players as captain Reece James received the trophy and then lifted it above his head. Video appeared to show FIFA President Gianni Infantino gesturing for Trump to leave the players to it, but Trump stayed where he was.