Much to the bemusement of Chelsea’s celebratory players, Trump planted himself in the heart of the blue scrum as Reece James eventually hoisted the Club World Cup trophy aloft. However, according to Trump himself, James and his teammates were celebrating with a replica, rather than the real thing.

Chelsea's victory at the FIFA Club World Cup saw Reece James celebrated for his resilience. Following the win, Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton share

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton showed his admiration for Chelsea star Reece James after the defender helped his club win the FIFA Club World Cup with a commanding 3–0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain.

As Chelsea captain Reece James prepared to lift the FIFA World Club Cup trophy in New Jersey, US, fans believe they heard him make a cheeky suggestion to Donald Trump, who joined the team on stage

Chelsea fans don’t so much object to their captain playing there as they do to the way it means his place at right back is taken by Malo Gusto. The Frenchman has showed his quality plenty of times, but had a poor season overall, and isn’t popular with supporters right now.

What a strange tournament. What an unusual day in East Rutherford, New Jersey, a Super Bowl-inspired extravaganza in which two halves of a football match bookended a 24-minute half-time show before a trophy ceremony that saw sections of the crowd loudly boo Trump, before the president found his happy place up on the podium with Chelsea’s players.

Chelsea take on PSG tonight in the Club World Cup final, and we can’t wait.The Blues have built up to this all season, finishing the campaign strong and carrying that form into this summer